Hey there! Welcome to Catholic Girl Diaries! My name is Jillian and since you’re here let me tell you a little but about me. I am currently a senior at Belmont University but I will be graduating this December which is CRAZY (time flies).

I have grown up Catholic, though it wasn’t until my freshman year of high school that I began to understand what it meant to pursue a personal relationship with the Lord. Throughout high school my faith embed and flowed but throughout my time in college, my faith has only grown stronger. As a college student, I began seeking out people similar to me, not only in the community on campus but also online. In my search, I found many theologians and intellects sharing great insights about the faith, but fewer influencers were in my life stage, just sharing their day-to-day lives from this perspective. Let’s be real: balancing prayer, school, work, and a social life isn’t always easy! That’s why I started Catholic Girl Diaries—to create a community where we can talk about everything from prayer life and Bible studies to fashion, travel, wellness and career goals, all while keeping Christ at the center.

When I’m not writing for the blog or studying, you can usually find me doing something creative— love to doodle, edit videos, plan a themed party (I recently had a Harry Potter birthday party). I am always down for a deep chat with friends and I LOVE exploring new places, whether that be checking out new coffee spots, or visiting another country.

Thanks for being here! I am so excited to journey together!