I first met Sister Joyce Ann Zimmerman, CPPS '81 summer of 2001 when I attended a Liturgy in a Formative Environment (L.I.F.E.) workshop sponsored by the School of Theology and Seminary. It was the summer between my junior and senior years as an undergraduate at Saint John's University. I had been working in campus ministry and knew I wanted to pursue liturgical studies. During this weeklong gathering, Joyce stirred my imagination and inspired my ongoing love for the study of liturgy.
Joyce is a brilliant scholar and master catechist. Through her writing, teaching, and countless presentations, she has striven to make liturgical riches accessible and engaging for all. Her ministerial career has shown great devotion to the liturgical and pastoral formation of all the faithful.
Joyce continues to bless the Church through her passion for and love of the liturgy and by providing solid resources to help the baptized enter into the paschal mystery.
As a SOT/Sem alumna, Joyce carries forth the great Saint John's tradition of liturgical studies into her teaching and writing and has inspired countless students and pastoral ministers.
May Joyce's ministry serve as inspiration for all SOT/Sem alumni. Particularly to those who strive to accompany others in faith and who work in pastoral formation, especially around the liturgy.
