Lisa Cathelyn Named Campus Minister at Alverno College

Lisa Cathelyn has been hired as the campus minster at Alverno College. She will begin her new role on July 1. As campus minster, she will nourish the spiritual needs of Alverno College students, foster a vibrant liturgical life, and nurture a program of religious and spiritual outreach to the college community. She will also promote an understanding of the mission and philosophy of the School Sisters of St. Francis while demonstrating a commitment to inclusive practices for all faith traditions.

Cathelyn has experience in pastoral ministries including liturgy preparation, Bible studies, spiritual direction and immersion planning. She graduated from Marquette University with an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language & Literature, with minors in Theology and Women’s/Gender Studies. She is currently working to finish her Master of Divinity at the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University in Berkeley, Calif.

About Alverno College

Alverno College promotes the academic, personal and professional development of its students in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Undergraduate programs for women are offered in more than 60 areas of study, and graduate programs in education, nursing, community psychology and business are open to women and men.

A leader in higher education innovation, Alverno has earned international accolades for its highly effective ability-based, assessment-as-learning approach to education, which emphasizes hands-on experience and develops in-demand skills. The College has consulted with three U.S. presidential administrations on accountability and outcomes in higher education and for the past eight years has been ranked one of the top five schools in the Midwest doing “the best job of educating undergrads” by U.S. News & World Report.

Based in Milwaukee, Wis., Alverno College is a four-year independent, Catholic, liberal arts college.