People
Virgilio P. Elizondo
Professor of Pastoral and Hispanic Theology; Fellow, Institute for Latino Studies and Kellogg Institute, University of Notre Dame.
(S.T.D./Ph.D Institut Catholique, Paris, France, 1978; M.A. Degree in Pastoral Studies from the Ateneo University, Manila 1969; Diploma in Pastoral Catechetics from the East Asian Pastoral Institute 1969; B.S. Degree with a major in Chemistry from St. Mary's University, 1957. Honorary degrees: Barat College of DePaul University, Chicago, 2003; Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, 2002; St. Mary's University San Antonio, 1998; The Jesuit School of Theology, Berkeley, 1984; Sienna Heights College, Adrian, MI, 1979.)
Profile
Elizondo's scholarly interests are in the areas of theology, evangelization, faith and spirituality, culture and public ritual. His latest book is edited with Timothy Matovina and Allan Figueroa Deck, The Treasures of Guadalupe; Latino Religions and Civic Activism in the United States, edited with Gastón Espinosa and Jesse Miranda; A God of Incredible Surprises, Jesus of Galilee, focuses on the humanity of Jesus and the healing his life offers to us and our world today (Rowman and Littlefield, 2003). San Fernando Cathedral: Soul of the City (authored with Tim Matovina, 1998) breaks new ground both in religious and secular studies; as the author of nine other books, he is recognized in the religious and academic world as "The father of U.S. Latino Religious Thought."
His writings on the interplay between culture and religion, namely Galilean Journey: The Mexican American Promise (in its eighth edition, Orbis Press, 2000); The Future is Mestizo: Life Where Cultures Meet (sixth edition, Colorado Press, 2000) and Guadalupe: Mother of the New Creation (in its third edition within the first year of publication) are widely used in major universities around the country. He has edited Concilium (published in seven languages). Since 1995, he has published numerous articles and has presented over 32 keynotes and special lectures throughout the United States and abroad. Fr. Elizondo has been very instrumental in TV work and video productions and is considered the leading interpreter of U.S. Latino religion by the national and international media. In 1997, received the Laetare Medal, the highest honor of the University of Notre Dame. Elizondo has also been a visiting professor at various major universities and pastoral institutes throughout the United States and the world.
Contact
250 McKenna Hall
574-631-4741
Virgilio.P.Elizondo.2@nd.edu