Background
Steinfels, Margaret O'Brien was born on July 28, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Steinfels, Margaret O'Brien was born on July 28, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor of Science, Loyola University, Chicago, 1963. Master of Arts, New York University, 1971.
Editor Hastings Center Report, 1974-1980. Social science editor Basic Books, 1980-1981. Business manager, later executive editor Christianity and Crisis, 1981-1984.
Founding editor Church magazine, director publications National Pastoral Life Center, 1984-1987, director publications. Editor Commonweal magazine, since 1988.
Married Peter Steinfels, August 31, 1963. 2 children: Gabrielle, John Melville.