Mervyn Duffy

Mervyn Duffy (Christchurch,1959) is a New Zealand theologian, educator, writer and member of the Society of Mary. He has contributed to theological education and has served in various academic and pastoral roles throughout his career in New Zealand.

Education Duffy began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Science (Honors) from Victoria University in Wellington. His research focuses on theology, art, and ecclesiology, and he has published extensively on these topics.

Awards 2012 - ACPA Awards for the best article on catechesis. The article title is ‘That Clumsy Word in the creed’.

2016 - John Dunmore Medal for his contributions to enhancing knowledge and understanding of the role of French people and culture in the scientific, economic, historical, and cultural development of the Pacific region.

Selected works

Duffy's publications include: Duffy M, How Language, Ritual and Sacraments Work: According to John Austin, Jürgen Habermas and Louis-Marie Chauvet, Rome, 2005.