Bridget Deegan-Krause


Formator | Facilitator | Author

Bridget Deegan-Krause has served for 30+ years in ministry in Catholic healthcare and higher education. As a consultant for Catholic health systems and a retreat facilitator for boards and teams, she has worked to equip mission-focused leaders for service and is passionate about exploring spirituality as a resource for leadership.

Her award-winning ministry leadership formation programming has been utilized in dozens of Catholic healthcare institutions throughout the United States. Her preaching has been featured by US Catholic and Catholic Women Preach.

Her new book, Together Through Reflection: Themes for Those Who Lead and Serve in Catholic Organizations, has been released by Liturgical Press in November of 2025.

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Designed for professionals in any organizational setting, Together Through Reflection serves as a helpful resource for mission formation and crafting fruitful reflection experiences for both personal and group use. The book offers theologically grounded content, prompts for thought and prayer, practical guidance, and other content to inspire a creative process.

Anyone engaged with shepherding Catholic identity into the future will find Together Through Reflection an essential resource for building community and living a reflective life.

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What people are saying

  • Matthew Carnes, SJ

    Vice president for mission and ministry, Santa Clara University

    “This timely volume offers a bold, constructive vision for reflective practices among teams working in ministry and mission-driven organizations, drawing richly on the Catholic tradition to speak broadly to people of all spiritual traditions and experiences.”

  • Angela Moloney

    President and CEO, Catholic Foundation of Michigan

    “A must-read for anyone seeking to be a visible sign of God’s love in the world. Bridget Deegan-Krause offers an insightful invitation to live our vocation with intention, courage, and compassion.”

  • Michael Miller Jr., DHCML, HEC-C

    System vice president for mission and values, SSM Health

    “In one accessible and concise volume, Bridget Deegan-Krause has contributed a seminal reflection resource. Leaders in all sectors of ministry should keep this book close at hand for both personal and shared formation opportunities.”