An expert in Environment and Catholic Church issues, Franciscan Sister and author Sister Sharon Dillon is a respected leader, administrator and retreat facilitator. As a 15-year master Special Educator and Franciscan Spiritual Director, Dillon is working toward her second M.A. at Washington Theological Union with a focus on the integration of theology and Franciscan spirituality.

Dillon has previously served as the Executive Director of the Franciscan Mission Service of North America and is the former Executive Director of the Franciscan Federation of the Third Order for the United States. Dillon has co-authored the Franciscan Morning and Evening Praise prayer book and has also co- written a book of prayers focused on peace and justice called And So We Pray, along with two manuals, The Franciscan Journey and The Journey Continues. Currently, she is Operations Coordinator for Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good.