Delores Dufner

Delores Dufner is an American Benedictine sister, liturgical scholar, and hymn writer whose work has contributed to contemporary Roman Catholic hymnody. Born in North Dakota, she entered the Benedictine community at the Annunciation Monastery in Bismarck and pursued advanced study in liturgy and theology. Dufner has written numerous hymn texts used in Catholic worship and published in modern hymnals. Her hymns frequently draw on biblical imagery and liturgical themes, reflecting the renewal of congregational singing encouraged by the Second Vatican Council. She has also served as a teacher of liturgy and hymnology, helping to shape contemporary understanding of sacred song within Catholic worship. Her work demonstrates how modern hymn writers engage both ancient tradition and contemporary liturgical practice.