Scientific Committee

A priest of the Legionaries of Christ and a leading figure in academic and spiritual formation, Fr. O’Higgins contributes to the Hildebrand Chair with deep expertise in the dialogue between philosophy, theology, and the educational mission.

• Academic Appointments: Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy and Theology of the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum, where he has held positions of responsibility in coordinating integral formation.

• Specialization: Expert in philosophical anthropology and spirituality, with a specific focus on character formation and the development of Christian virtues in both priestly and lay life.

• Contribution to the Chair: Supervisor of educational projects; he ensures that reflections on von Hildebrand’s personalism translate into practical growth paths for students, promoting unity between intellectual and interior life.

• Research Areas: He is actively engaged in studying the relationship between freedom, grace, and the response to values, in line with the Pontifical Athenaeum’s mission to form apostles and Christian leaders for contemporary society.