Dr. Kathleen O’Connell Chesto is a woman of faith, a storyteller, a wife, mother, and grandmother. She leads parish retreats/missions and speaks at catechetical congresses internationally. She also gives talks for doctors, therapists, and caregivers of people with multiple sclerosis.
Kathleen holds an MA in religious studies from St. Joseph College, West Hartford, and a doctorate in ministry from Hartford Seminary. Her doctoral dissertation was in family ministry.
She has been the recipient of the Hartford Seminary Distinguished Alumna award, the Emmaus Award for excellence in catechesis, the NACFLM award for outstanding service to families, and the CT Multiple Sclerosis Society’s mother of the year award. Many of her books, articles, and videos have also received awards from the Christophers, the National Catholic Press, and the Associated Church Press.
Kathleen, her husband, and her three grown children, all live in the northeastern US.
Kathleen will speak at all weekend liturgies. Her theme for each day is listed below.
Parish Mission
September 13-17, 2008
Theme: COME TO THE FEAST: MEALS IN THE GOSPEL OF LUKE
The Good Samaritan’s Healing Meal
The Prodigal Father’s Forgiving Meal
The Disciples on the Road to Emmaus
Dr. Kathleen O’Connell Chesto is a woman of faith, a storyteller, a wife, mother, and grandmother. She leads parish retreats/missions and speaks at catechetical congresses internationally. She also gives talks for doctors, therapists, and caregivers of people with multiple sclerosis.
Kathleen holds an MA in religious studies from St. Joseph College, West Hartford, and a doctorate in ministry from Hartford Seminary. Her doctoral dissertation was in family ministry.
She has been the recipient of the Hartford Seminary Distinguished Alumna award, the Emmaus Award for excellence in catechesis, the NACFLM award for outstanding service to families, and the CT Multiple Sclerosis Society’s mother of the year award. Many of her books, articles, and videos have also received awards from the Christophers, the National Catholic Press, and the Associated Church Press.
Kathleen, her husband, and her three grown children, all live in the northeastern US.
Kathleen will speak at all weekend liturgies. Her theme for each day is listed below.
Parish Mission
September 13-17, 2008
Theme: COME TO THE FEAST: MEALS IN THE GOSPEL OF LUKE
The Good Samaritan’s Healing Meal
The Prodigal Father’s Forgiving Meal
The Disciples on the Road to Emmaus