Gabrielle (Gabby) Bibeau

A photo of Gabrielle (Gabby) Bibeau, a doctoral student in the historical theology track in the Theology Department at Fordham University

Education

B.A. English and Religious Studies - University of Dayton, 2011

M.A. Theology - University of Dayton, 2019

Biography

Gabby's primary research interest is French Catholic women’s spirituality and religious experience in the Nineteenth Century. Gabby's other research interests are Marian piety, devotions, and religious movements; the intersection between art, spirituality, and popular culture; women’s religious life; and mystical theology. Gabby was fortunate to be in formation as a Marianist Sister for several years after graduating college, and she is currently a committed Lay Marianist. Gabby's relationship with the Marianists and experience as a Catholic sister is where much of her interest in Mary, France, and Nineteenth Century Catholicism originated, particularly in her prior work as a Research and Program Assistant at the North American Center for Marianist Studies in Dayton, OH. Gabby loves hiking, going to art museums, listening to podcasts, and a good cup of coffee.

Gabby's achievements include the following.

Broadcasting

  • Former co-host of Sharing Our Marianist Stories podcast, produced by the North American Center for Marianist Studies

Presenting

  • “Mary, Model of Hope.” RCL Benziger Virtual Retreat for Catechetical Leaders, December 2020.
  • “Intimacy with God: The Mystical Dimension of the Vow of Celibate Chastity.” Conference Presentation. Giving Voice National Conference in St. Louis, MO: June 2019

Writing

  • “Glorified and Wounded: Thomas’ Encounter with Jesus and Gratitude for Our Bodies,” Global Sisters Report: National Catholic Reporter, April 2021
  • “William Ferree, SM: A Sketch of His Life and Contributions to Catholic Social Thought,” Commissioned research paper by the Ferree Chair of Social Justice at the University of Dayton, published by North American Center for Marianist Studies, May 2017.