​As many of you know, Sr. John Chittister, OSB, has been an active participant in FaithandReason® events since 2000.  She is loved and revered by hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world.  In late June 2015, Sr. Joan and others sat across the table from Grand Ayatollah Alavi Boroujderi, the highest ranking of six Ayatollah in Iran.  Joan is fearless.  She was the first to ask the Grand Ayatollah a question.  Joan’s article in the National Catholic Report tells the riveting story of her experience.  CLICK HERE to read further.