John Dougherty

John Dougherty is a Catholic writer, campus minister, and dad based in the Philadelphia area. He serves as the Director of Campus Ministry at St. Joseph’s Prep and writes the weekly Catholic Movie Club column for America Magazine. Follow John’s writing at johndocwrites.com, on Instagram @johndocwrites, and X @johndoc23.

Upcoming Programs by John Dougherty

Lenten Soup & Cinema: The Way

March 11, 2025

Join us for a special Lenten movie night and reflection in our House of Hope. We will watch The Way (2010), directed by Emilio Estevez, about a grieving father (Martin Sheen, Estevez’ actual father) walking the Camino de Santiago, discovering unexpected grace on the journey. Afterwards guests will have a chance to discuss the film, […]

Writing Workshop

April 6, 2025

Writing can be a spiritual act, a way for us to process our experiences and engage in conversations with God. In this workshop, Catholic writer John Dougherty (America Magazine, National Catholic Reporter, Jesuit Media Lab) will offer some skills for bringing our spiritual stories to life on the page and, even more importantly, some time […]