Professor Dr. Daniel Cerqueira Afonso (Vila do Conde, Portugal, 1985) is a Mariologist, Doctor in Sacred Theology from the Marianum Faculty of Theology in Rome, Founder and President of the Institute Locus Mariologicus. He specializes in Marian theology, Marian apparitions, Josefology, and the theological thought of Hans Urs von Balthasar and Adrienne von Speyr. He is a corresponding member of the Pontifical International Marian Academy (AMISM) since 2012.
Academic Formation
Sacred Theology (Specialization in Mariology), Marian Theological Faculty, Rome (2017). Thesis: *Mary at the Cross (Jn 19:25-27): Balthasarian Echoes in the Writings of A. von Speyr (1902-1967)* (764 pp.). Supervisor: Prof. Luca M. Di Girolamo, OSM.Diploma in Exorcism, Healing, and Liberation, Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum, Rome.
Current Roles
Founder and President, Locus Mariologicus Institute (Rome/Fátima)
Professor of Mariology, Intercongregational School, Rome
Professor of Mariology and Angelology, Locus Mariologicus Institute, Brazil
Corresponding Member, Pontifical International Marian Academy (AMISM), since 2012
Publications, books
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Kekaritomene. A Mariology 2022 (ISBN 978-8894625615)
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San José. Memory of Fatherhood. Compendium of Josefology (ISBN 978-8894625608)
Publications, Scientific Articles
– “Co-redemption of Mary in Hans Urs von Balthasar,” *Church and Mission* vol. 209 (2008)
– “Elements of the Marian Itinerary in Antonian Thought,” *Lumen Veritatis* (2015)
– “Mary as a Fertile Companion of the Paschal Event in the Thought of H. U. von Balthasar,” *Theotokos* (2017)
– “She Guarded All These Things: Adrienne von Speyr,” *Marianum* (2018)International symposia on mariology organizedThe Locus Mariologicus Institute, under the direction of Prof. Dr. Daniel Cerqueira Afonso, organized five International Mariology Symposia between 2022 and 2026 in Brazil and Portugal, dedicated to topics such as the Immaculate Conception, the Message of Fátima, and Contemporary Marian Theology. The Fifth International Symposium is scheduled for July 2026 in Fátima, Portugal, with the theme “The Virgin Mary of Fátima, Teacher of Our Time.”
Areas of Study
- Mariology: Dogmatic and systematic
- Marian theology: Patristic and contemporary
- Marian apparitions: Fátima, Lourdes, Guadalupe
- The theological thought of Hans Urs von Balthasar and Adrienne von Speyr
- Josefology: Saint Joseph in theology and spirituality
- Marian dogmas: Immaculate Conception, Assumption, Theotokos
- Liturgical theology and eschatology
Languages
English, Italian, English, Spanish, French, German.
Academic Profiles
ORCID:
0009-0007-3420-1184 Wikidata:
Q138875079 Academia.edu and Google Scholar.
Contact
For academic invitations, conferences, or institutional collaborations: danielafonso@locusmariologicus.org
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Name: Daniel Cerqueira Afonso
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Given Name: Daniel
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Family Name: Cerqueira Afonso
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Honorific Prefix: Prof. Dr.
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Birth Date: 1985
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Birth Place: Vila do Conde, Portugal
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Job Title: Founder and President of the Institute Locus Mariologicus
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Affiliation: Institute Locus Mariologicus
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Works For: Institute Locus Mariologicus
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URL: https://locusmariologicus.org/daniel-afonso/
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Email: danielafonso@locusmariologicus.org
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Same As:
– https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3420-1184
– https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q138875079
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Alumni Of: Faculty of Theology Marianum, Rome
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Member Of: Pontifical Academy Mariana International (AMISM)
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Knows About: Mariology, Marian Theology, Marian Apparitions, Hans Urs von Balthasar, Adrienne von Speyr, Josefology, Marian Dogmas
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Has Credential:
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Credential Category: Doctoral
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Educational Level: PhD
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Name: Doctor of Sacred Theology, specialization in Mariology
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Issued By: Faculty of Theology Marianum, Rome
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Date Created: 2017