Leo Guardado

Leo Guardado is an Associate Professor of Theology at Fordham University's Lincoln Center Campus. His work bridges theology, peace studies, and social justice, focusing on forced displacement, migrant healing practices, and nonviolence. Guardado holds a PhD from the University of Notre Dame in Systematic Theology and Peace Studies, with a master’s in patristics from the same institution. He previously collaborated in borderlands ministry and monastic life.

**Education**:

• B.A. in Religious Studies, St. Mary's College of California
• M.T.S. in History of Christianity, University of Notre Dame
• PhD in Systematic Theology and Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame

**Research Interests**:

• Church as Sanctuary: Theological foundations of sanctuary ministries, especially in light of global displacement.
• Healing**: Ethnographic study of curanderismo practices among Latinx migrants and their integration into Catholic liturgy.
• Nonviolence**: Linking Gandhian principles to Latin American liberation theology and Pope Francis' vision.
• Gutiérrez Legacy**: Editor of posthumous works of Gustavo Gutiérrez, including Vivir y pensar el Dios de los pobres.

His publications include Church as Sanctuary: Reconstructing Refuge in an Age of Forced Displacement (2023) and edited volumes on Gutiérrez. His work emphasizes practical theology and institutional change through transdisciplinary collaboration.

Awards**: None explicitly listed, though his scholarly contributions highlight recognition in theological circles.

Advising & Grants**: Teaches doctoral seminars on Gutiérrez and collaborates on initiatives like the transdisciplinary project bridging Fordham, NYC, and the US-Mexico border. No specific grants listed, but his work implies institutional and grassroots support.

**Labs/Teams**: Engages with border communities, NGOs, and theological networks, though specific lab affiliations are not mentioned.