Cavadini is third Univ. of Notre Dame Theology professor to win RATZINGER PRIZE

 John Cavadini (former head of Theology Dept., specialist on St. Augustine of Hippo) 2026 recipient

Cyril O'Reagan - 2024 winner (age 74) - Professor emeritus - tenure since 1999

Brian Daley (Patristics scholar and best-selling author, early Church) - 2012 winner

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coverage in ND SMC Observer online

ndsmcobserver.com/

"Notre Dame Theology Professor

John Cavadini to receive Ratzinger Prize"

20260924

article online edition

event of presentation to take place in Rome / Vatican City

Apostolic Palace

Dec. 19, 2026