Kelly Littleton

Kelly (Schaffer) Littleton, JCL, currently serves as an Instructing Judge for the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon since June 2022 and holds the position of Editorial Assistant at The Catholic University of America since October 2022, focusing on copy editing for the academic journal The Jurist. With extensive experience in canonical roles, Littleton has acted as an Advocate for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Madison since March 2020 and previously worked as Defender of the Bond for the Diocese of Toledo. Littleton's earlier positions include office management in the School of Theology and Religious Studies and various leadership roles in liturgical ministries during studies at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Littleton holds a Licentiate degree in Canon Law from The Catholic University of America and a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy and Theology from Franciscan University, complemented by a Certificate in Painting from Sacred Art School Firenze.