Mark Miravalle
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Mark Miravalle is a professor of theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville
, specializing in Mariology
. He is president of Vox Populi Mariae Mediatrici, a Catholic movement promoting the concepts of the Blessed Virgin Mary
as Mediatrix
and Co-Redemptrix
.
program) of the University of San Francisco
. He earned the Licentiate of Sacred Theology
and Doctor of Sacred Theology
degrees at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome
. His doctoral dissertation was on the message of the alleged Marian apparitions at Medjugorje.
and spiritual theology.
and the Ecumenical Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, U.S.A.
He is president of Vox Populi Mariae Mediatrici, a Roman Catholic movement which seeks the solemn papal definition of the Spiritual Maternity of the Mother of God, the Blessed Virgin Mary, as Co-Redemptrix
, Mediatrix
of All Graces, and Advocate for the People of God.
Dr. Miravalle has given numerous international lectures in Mariology, has addressed several Catholic bishops' conferences, and has served members of the episcopal hierarchy with preliminary investigations for reported apparitions.
Miravalle publishes a bi-monthly Marian e-zine, Mother of All Peoples.
, National Family Catholic Radio, and Air Maria, the media project of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate
.
He has been interviewed for CNN
Latin America, BBC
, Fox News, and the NBC
series Dateline
.
and Inside the Vatican
.
.
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Franciscan University of Steubenville is a Catholic institution located in Steubenville, Ohio, west of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school was founded in 1946 by the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular. In 1974, Fr...
, specializing in Mariology
Mariology
Roman Catholic Mariology is theology concerned with the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ as developed by the Catholic Church. Roman Catholic teachings on the subject have been based on the belief that "The Blessed Virgin, because she is the Mother of God, is believed to hold a certain...
. He is president of Vox Populi Mariae Mediatrici, a Catholic movement promoting the concepts of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Blessed Virgin Mary (Roman Catholic)
Roman Catholic veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary is based on Holy Scripture: In the fullness of time, God sent his son, born of a virgin. The mystery of the incarnation of the Son of God through Mary thus signifies her honour as Mother of God...
as Mediatrix
Mediatrix
Mediatrix in Roman Catholic Mariology refers to the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary as a mediator in the salvation process. It is a separate concept from Co-Redemptrix....
and Co-Redemptrix
Co-Redemptrix
Co-Redemptrix, a title of Mary, mother of Jesus, refers to her role in the Redemption process.The concept of Co-redemptrix refers to an indirect or unequal but important participation by the Blessed Virgin Mary in redemption, notably: that she gave free consent to give life to the Redeemer, to...
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Education
Mark Miravalle made his undergraduate studies in theology as a student in the St. Ignatius Institute (Catholic Great BooksGreat Books
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program) of the University of San Francisco
University of San Francisco
The University of San Francisco , is a private, Jesuit/Catholic university located in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1855, USF was established as the first university in San Francisco. It is the second oldest institution for higher learning in California and the tenth-oldest university of...
. He earned the Licentiate of Sacred Theology
Licentiate of Sacred Theology
Licentiate of Sacred Theology is the title of the second cycle of studies of a Faculty of Theology offered by a pontifical universities or ecclesiastical faculties of sacred theology. An Ecclesiastical Faculty offers three cycles of study: Baccalaureate or fundamentals, Licentiate or specialized,...
and Doctor of Sacred Theology
Doctor of Sacred Theology
The Doctor of Sacred Theology is the final theological degree in the pontifical university system of the Catholic Church....
degrees at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
. His doctoral dissertation was on the message of the alleged Marian apparitions at Medjugorje.
Career
As of 2009, Dr. Miravalle holds the rank of Professor of Theology at Franciscan University, where he has taught since 1986, and where he has received several teaching awards. His areas of specialization are MariologyMariology
Roman Catholic Mariology is theology concerned with the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ as developed by the Catholic Church. Roman Catholic teachings on the subject have been based on the belief that "The Blessed Virgin, because she is the Mother of God, is believed to hold a certain...
and spiritual theology.
Mariological activities
Miravalle is a member of the Mariological Society of AmericaMariological Society of America
The Mariological Society of America is a Mariological scholarly society dedicated to the study of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Each year the society publishes the proceedings of the annual meeting in Marian Studies, a publication that contains articles addressing a particular theme connected the role...
and the Ecumenical Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, U.S.A.
He is president of Vox Populi Mariae Mediatrici, a Roman Catholic movement which seeks the solemn papal definition of the Spiritual Maternity of the Mother of God, the Blessed Virgin Mary, as Co-Redemptrix
Co-Redemptrix
Co-Redemptrix, a title of Mary, mother of Jesus, refers to her role in the Redemption process.The concept of Co-redemptrix refers to an indirect or unequal but important participation by the Blessed Virgin Mary in redemption, notably: that she gave free consent to give life to the Redeemer, to...
, Mediatrix
Mediatrix
Mediatrix in Roman Catholic Mariology refers to the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary as a mediator in the salvation process. It is a separate concept from Co-Redemptrix....
of All Graces, and Advocate for the People of God.
Dr. Miravalle has given numerous international lectures in Mariology, has addressed several Catholic bishops' conferences, and has served members of the episcopal hierarchy with preliminary investigations for reported apparitions.
Miravalle publishes a bi-monthly Marian e-zine, Mother of All Peoples.
Media appearances
Miravalle has made numerous appearances on Catholic television and radio for EWTN, the Apostolate for Family ConsecrationApostolate for Family Consecration
The Apostolate for Family Consecration is a U.S. Roman Catholic lay movement headquartered in Bloomingdale, Ohio. Founded in 1975 by Jerry and Gwen Coniker, it was given Pontifical Status in 2007....
, National Family Catholic Radio, and Air Maria, the media project of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate
Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate
The Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate is a Roman Catholic Institute of Religious Life with Pontifical Right established by Pope John Paul II on 1 January 1998. The F.F.I. was founded by two Franciscan Conventual priests on 2 August 1970 and is a reformed Franciscan Conventual religious institute...
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He has been interviewed for CNN
CNN
Cable News Network is a U.S. cable news channel founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. Upon its launch, CNN was the first channel to provide 24-hour television news coverage, and the first all-news television channel in the United States...
Latin America, BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
, Fox News, and the NBC
NBC
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series Dateline
Dateline NBC
Dateline NBC, or Dateline, is a U.S. weekly television newsmagazine broadcast by NBC. It previously was NBC's flagship news magazine, but now focuses on true crime stories. It airs Friday at 9 p.m. EST and after football season on Sunday at 7 p.m. EST.-History:Dateline is historically notable for...
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Works
Mark Miravalle has written and edited numerous books and articles in the areas of Mariology and Marian private revelation. He is also a contributor to National Catholic RegisterNational Catholic Register
Not to be confused with the National Catholic Reporter or the Catholic RegisterThe National Catholic Register is the oldest national Catholic newspaper in the United States. It was founded on 8 November 1927 by Msgr. Matthew J...
and Inside the Vatican
Inside the Vatican
Inside the Vatican is a monthly magazine relating to issues within the Roman Curia, at the Vatican in Rome, which is at the very heart of the Roman Catholic Church and Christianity as a whole....
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Books
- The Message of Medjugorje: The Marian Message to the Modern World, University Press of America, 1985
- Heart of the Message of Medjugorje, Franciscan University Press, 1988
- Medjugorje and the Family, Helping Families to Live the Message, Franciscan University Press, 1991
- Mary: Co-redemptrix, Mediatrix, Advocate, Queenship Publishing, 1993
- Mary Co-redemptrix, Mediatrix, Advocate: Theological Foundations II, Queenship Publishing, 1997
- The Dogma and the Triumph, Queenship Publishing, 1998
- Contemporary Insights on a Fifth Marian Dogma: Mary Co-redemptrix, Mediatrix, Advocate, Theological Foundations III, Queenship Publishing, 2000;
- Mary Co-redemptrix: Doctrinal Issues Today, Queenship Publishing, 2002
- Present Ecclesial Status of Devotion St Philomena, Queenship Publishing, 2002;
- In Continued Dialogue with the Czestochowa Commission, Queenship Publishing, 2002;
- “With Jesus”: The Story of Mary Co-redemptrix, Queenship Publishing, 2003;
- Introduction to Mary: The Heart of Marian Doctrine and Devotion, Queenship Publishing, 2006;
- Private Revelation: Discerning with the Church, Queenship Publishing, 2007
- The Seven Sorrows of China, Queenship Publishing, 2007
- Meet Mary: Getting to Know the Mother of God, Sophia Institute Press, 2008
- Mariology: A Guide for Priests, Deacons, Seminarians, and Consecrated Persons, Queenship Publishing, 2008 (editor)
Personal life
Miravalle is married and has eight children. He was ordained in 1997 as a permanent deacon of the Roman Catholic Diocese of SteubenvilleRoman Catholic Diocese of Steubenville
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Steubenville is a Roman Catholic diocese covering thirteen counties in Ohio. The diocese was erected by Pope Pius XII on October 21, 1944 out of territory from the Diocese of Columbus....
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