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Michael E. Lee is a Professor of Theology at Fordham University and Director of the Francis & Ann Curran Center for American Catholic Studies. He holds a PhD from the University of Notre Dame, with additional degrees from the University of Chicago and Notre Dame. His research focuses on liberation theologies, Latin American and Latinx theologies, and the intersection of Christian theology with justice movements. Dr. Lee has authored award-winning books on figures like Óscar Romero and Ignacio Ellacuría, exploring their contributions to theology and social justice.
He has served as President of the Academy of Catholic Hispanic Theologians of the United States (ACHTUS) and on the governing board of the Catholic Theological Society of America (CTSA). His community engagement includes work with the Catholic Worker movement, CRISPAZ, and the Foundation for Sustainability and Peacemaking in Mesoamerica. His research has been supported by grants such as the Louisville Institute Sabbatical Grant, and his commentary has appeared in major media outlets like The New York Times and CNN.
Dr. Lee’s scholarly work emphasizes how Christian reflection intersects with justice struggles, particularly through liberation theology frameworks. His books include Revolutionary Saint: The Theological Legacy of Óscar Romero (2018) and Bearing the Weight of Salvation: The Soteriology of Ignacio Ellacuría (2010), which won the Hispanic Theological Initiative Book Prize.
- Awards: Catholic Press Association Book Prize, Hispanic Theological Initiative Book Prize
- Key Projects: Edited Ignacio Ellacuría: Essays on History, Liberation, and Salvation (2013)
- Grants: Louisville Institute Sabbatical Grant
His work bridges theological scholarship with grassroots activism, focusing on marginalized communities in Latin America and the U.S. Latino experience. He lectures internationally and has engaged in pastoral ministries across multiple U.S. cities and countries including Spain, Mexico, and El Salvador.
