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About Robert Fastiggi
Dr. Robert Fastiggi is Professor of Systematic Theology, at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan. He has served as the executive editor of the 2009-2013 supplements to the New Catholic Encyclopedia and the co-editor of the English translation of the 43rd edition of the Denzinger-Hünermann compendium published by Ignatius Press in 2012.
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Remembering Cardinal Mercier (1851–1926): Thomist, Ecumenist, Mariologist

January 25, 2026 Robert Fastiggi 12

This year marks the centenary of the death of Cardinal Désiré-Joseph Mercier of Belgium, who died on January 23, 1926. Priest, Archbishop, Cardinal Born in 1851 in the French-speaking region of Brabant, Belgium, Mercier entered the diocesan […]

Essay

Reaching consensus on Mary’s role in redemption: The Athanasian solution

May 15, 2022 Robert Fastiggi, Mark Miravalle 79

Since the late 19th century, Catholic theologians have devoted much attention to the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the work of redemption. From the early 20th century, there have also been many petitions […]

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Is there really a definitive teaching of the Church on capital punishment?

November 10, 2017 Robert Fastiggi 74

A second response to Professor Edward Feser […]

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Capital Punishment and the Papal Magisterium: A Response to Dr. Edward Feser

October 24, 2017 Robert Fastiggi 49

The issue is not so much whether prior popes were in error in their scriptural citations. The issue is whether their scriptural appeals qualify as […]

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