Pauline Center for Media Studies

Instructor

Instructor Bio:

Sister Helena Burns is a member of the Daughters of St. Paul and internationally known Theology of the Body presenter. She holds an M.A. in Media Literacy Education; a B.A. in theology and philosophy from St. John's University, NYC and also studied screenwriting at UCLA and Act One, Hollywood. She also holds a Certificate in Pastoral Youth Ministry. She is a movie reviewer for Life Teen & The Catholic Channel—Sirius XM. She wrote and directed "Media Apostle: The Father James Alberione Story," a documentary on the life of Blessed James Alberione, and is a co-producer on www.The40film.com a pro-life film documenting the 40 years since Roe v. Wade. She is the author of "He Speaks to You," a book for young women published by Pauline Books & Media and developed a Theology of the Body curriculum for teens, young adults and adults, which she presents in a 40-hour course. Sr. Helena gives Media Literacy and Theology of the Body workshops to youth and adults all over the U.S. and Canada, and believes that media can be a primary tool for sharing God's love and salvation.