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Daniel Horan
File:Daniel Horan OFM.jpg
Born November 15, 1983
Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
Occupations theologian
author
Years active 2007–present
Orders
Ordination May 19, 2012
by Theodore McCarrick
Laicized Announced petition on October 3, 2024
Academic background
Alma mater St. Bonaventure University
Washington Theological Union
Boston College
Thesis Imagining Planetarity[1] (2016)
Doctoral advisor Brian Robinette[1]
Influences John Duns Scotus
Academic work
Discipline Theology
Sub-discipline Systematic theology
School or tradition Scotism
Institutions Saint Mary's College (Indiana)
Website danhoran.com

Daniel Patrick Horan (born 1983) is an American Catholic theologian, author and former Franciscan priest.[2] He is currently the director of the Center for the Study of Spirituality and professor of Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Theology at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana.[3][4] He is also affiliated Professor of Spirituality at the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas.[5] He previously held the Duns Scotus Chair of Spirituality at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, and taught at several other academic institutions. He is a columnist for National Catholic Reporter.[6]

Early life and education

Horan was born on November 15, 1983, in Pensacola, Florida. He studied theology and journalism at St. Bonaventure University from 2001 to 2005.[7] Horan entered the Order of Friars Minor in 2005, taking first vows in 2007.[8] He earned a Master of Arts in systematic theology in 2010 and a Master of Divinity in 2012 at the Washington Theological Union.[8][9] He was ordained a priest on May 19, 2012 by Cardinal Theodore McCarrick.[10] He earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in systematic theology from Boston College in 2016.[1]

Career

Horan taught in the Department of Religious Studies at Siena College in Loudonville, New York, and summer courses in the Department of Theology at St. Bonaventure University, the School of Theology and Ministry at Boston College, and at Catholic Theological Union. He serves on the Board of Trustees of St. Bonaventure University[7] and the Board of Regents of Franciscan School of Theology. He previously served several terms on the International Thomas Merton Society Board of Directors[11] and is a former columnist at America.[12][13]

Horan has written on Franciscan theology, philosophy, and spirituality[14] as well as given lectures and delivered academic papers (around the United States, Canada, and Europe) on the theological and social significance of the work of Thomas Merton.[15] He has also given workshops and delivered lectures on the intersection of the millennial generation and spirituality.[16] His current work focuses on postmodern thought and the use of medieval Franciscan thinkers like John Duns Scotus as well as the authentic retrieval of their thought for contemporary theological inquiry; the life, work and thought of Thomas Merton; and contemporary systematic and constructive theologies.[17]

Horan has spoken publicly on theological matters related to justice and inclusion in support of the LGBTQ+ community in the Catholic Church and society, including offering scholarly supported criticism of USCCB statements.[18][19] Additionally, Horan has advocated for a number of other justice issues in academic and popular venues, including in response to the global climate crisis, ecospirituality, and antiracism.[20]

On October 3, 2024, Horan announced that he would be leaving the Franciscan order and ministry as a priest, and would be petitioning the Holy See for a dispensation from the rights and obligations of the clerical state ("laicization").[2] Citing the COVID-19 pandemic as a catalyst, Horan said that "subtle changes and growth" and a "wrestling with" where his passions were helped determine his decision.[21]

References

  1. Back to citation occurrence 1.0 Back to citation occurrence 1.1 Back to citation occurrence 1.2 Horan, Daniel P. (2016). Imagining Planetarity: Toward a Postcolonial Franciscan Theology of Creation (PhD thesis). Boston: Boston College. hdl:2345/bc-ir:107266.
  2. Back to citation occurrence 2.0 Back to citation occurrence 2.1 Horan, Daniel P. (October 3, 2024). "Always a Franciscan in spirit, but no longer a friar". National Catholic Reporter. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  3. Back to citation "Center For Spirituality Website". Archived from the original on September 25, 2020. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  4. Back to citation "Saint Mary's College Press Release". Archived from the original on August 26, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  5. Back to citation "Oblate School of Theology Directory". Oblate School of Theology.
  6. Back to citation "NCR Website". www. NCRonline.org. Archived from the original on January 13, 2019. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  7. Back to citation occurrence 7.0 Back to citation occurrence 7.1 Lafevere, Patrice (December 7, 2018). "Memories of Merton's path linger at St. Bonaventure University". National Catholic Reporter. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
  8. Back to citation occurrence 8.0 Back to citation occurrence 8.1 "Daniel P. Horan". America Magazine. January 10, 2018. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  9. Back to citation "HNPToday WTU Commencement". May 9, 2012. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
  10. Back to citation Rose, Kara (May 30, 2012). "A different kind of brother: Franciscan friars ordained as priests in Silver Spring". Southern Maryland News. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  11. Back to citation "ITMS Officers and Board". www.merton.org. Archived from the original on January 27, 2012. Retrieved December 3, 2011.
  12. Back to citation "Daniel P. Horan". Archived from the original on April 6, 2013. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
  13. Back to citation ""Francis -- The Saint and the Pope" retreat Shalom". Telegraph Herald. June 6, 2015.
  14. Back to citation "C.V." January 9, 2019. Archived from the original on April 21, 2019. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
  15. Back to citation "ITMS 11TH General Meeting - Thomas Merton Center". www.mertoncenter.org. Archived from the original on September 5, 2009. Retrieved September 5, 2009.
  16. Back to citation "(Catholic San Francisco column)". Archived from the original on August 21, 2016. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
  17. Back to citation "Television Interview". www.saltandlighttv.org. Archived from the original on January 30, 2019. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
  18. Back to citation "US bishops' document against transgender health care is a disaster".
  19. Back to citation Horan, Daniel P. (June 26, 2019). "What's the path to true dialogue about gender in the church?". National Catholic Reporter. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  20. Back to citation "Daniel P Horan | Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame - Academia.edu". saintmarys.academia.edu. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  21. Back to citation "Director of the Center for the Study of Spirituality leaves priesthood". The Observer. October 4, 2024. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
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