Julia Erdlen (she/her) is originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia, completed her undergrad at Notre Dame, and then spent a year in Detroit serving as a Jesuit Volunteer at the University of Detroit Mercy. She completed her MDiv at Boston College’s Clough School of Theology and Ministry, where she worked with low-income and LGBTQ+ students. She now serves as the Liturgy Coordinator at Saint Louis University. She has also written for US Catholic & New Ways Ministry, and is a part-time hospital chaplain.