17 Facts About Daniel Horan

Daniel Patrick Horan was born on 1983 and is a Catholic American theologian, author and former Franciscan priest.

Daniel Horan 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.

Daniel Horan is affiliated Professor of Spirituality at the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas.

Daniel Horan previously held the Duns Scotus Chair of Spirituality at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, and taught at several other academic institutions.

Daniel Horan studied theology and journalism at St Bonaventure University from 2001 to 2005.

Daniel Horan entered the Order of Friars Minor in 2005, taking first vows in 2007.

Daniel Horan earned a Master of Arts in systematic theology in 2010 and a Master of Divinity in 2012 at the Washington Theological Union.

Daniel Horan was ordained a priest on May 19,2012 by Cardinal Theodore McCarrick.

Daniel Horan earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in systematic theology from Boston College in 2016.

Daniel 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.

Daniel Horan serves on the Board of Trustees of St Bonaventure University and the Board of Regents of Franciscan School of Theology.

Daniel Horan previously served several terms on the International Thomas Merton Society Board of Directors and is a former columnist at America.

Daniel Horan has written on Franciscan theology, philosophy, and spirituality as well as given lectures and delivered academic papers on the theological and social significance of the work of Thomas Merton.

Daniel Horan has given workshops and delivered lectures on the intersection of the millennial generation and spirituality.

Daniel 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.

Additionally, Daniel 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.

On October 3,2024, Daniel 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.