Caitlin Fitzgerald

Caitlin Anne Fitzgerald is a doctoral student in the Sociology department whose research interests focus on the intersection of religion, culture, morality, and health. She is especially interested in how and why religious and spiritual people incorporate religion into modern medicalized health practices, including mental health treatment and childbirth.

Prior to coming to Notre Dame, Caitlin worked on multiple large-scale studies, including the Mental Health in Congregations Study, the Work and Well-Being in Science International Study, and the National Study of the Catholic Priests. Her published work has focused on faith leaders’ views on collaboration with mental health professionals, religion and mental health among scientists, and Catholic priests’ perceptions of social support. Caitlin holds a B.A. in Sociology and Politics from The Catholic University of America, summa cum laude.