Kimberly Lymore answered God’s call to full-time ministry in 2000, leaving behind a career in Corporate America to serve the Church and community more deeply. A devoted member of The Faith Community of St. Sabina since 1983, she was appointed full-time Pastoral Associate by Rev. Michael L. Pfleger on September 1, 2000.

In her pastoral role, Kimberly oversees sacramental preparation for both children and adults and leads the Eucharistic Ministers team. Her commitment to Black Catholic theology and leadership is reflected in her current roles as Convener of the Black Catholic Theological Symposium and Director of the Augustus Tolton Pastoral Ministry Program at Catholic Theological Union (CTU).

A gifted preacher and retreat leader, Kimberly holds a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Word and Worship from CTU (2003) and a Doctor of Ministry from McCormick Theological Seminary (2009). Her doctoral thesis, “God Doesn’t Tilt: Making the Connection Between Worship and Justice,” reflects her deep conviction that worship must inspire transformative action for justice.

Above all, Kimberly seeks to live in faithful obedience to God's Word and to her God-given purpose.

Publications:

Emerging from the Vineyard: Essays by Lay Ecclesial Ministers (2014)

The Ecumenical Review: Pan-African Women of Faith and a Vision of Inclusive Global Theological Education (October 2019)

Catholic Women Preach: Raising Voices, Renewing the Church, Cycle B (October 2023)

Catholic Women Preach:Raising Voices, Renewing the Church, Cycle C (October 2024)

A Legacy of Faith and Justice (2025)