Joan Watson

Joan Watson—a Catholic speaker, writer, and podcaster—is the associate editor of Integrated Catholic Life and the pilgrim formation manager for Verso Ministries. Her book "Opening the Holy Door" (2024) is available from Ave Maria Press and her course on the parables of Jesus, "Mysteries of the Kingdom," is at stpaulcenter.com.

Watson earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Christendom College and a master’s degree in theology and Christian ministry from Franciscan University of Steubenville. She has worked for the Church and various religious apostolates for more than fifteen years.

She is the founder of Living 1 John 1, an online community dedicated to helping Catholics pray and love scripture.

Watson lives in South Bend, Indiana.