Paul V. Mankowski

Paul Vincent Mankowski, S.J. (November 15, 1953 – September 3, 2020) was an American Catholic priest, biblical scholar, philologist, and essayist. He was a member of the Society of Jesus.

Early life Paul Vincent Mankowski was born on November 15, 1953, in South Bend, Indiana. He worked in steel mills to finance his education at the University of Chicago, earning an A.B. in Classics and Philosophy in 1976. He taught at the University of Chicago's Graham School of General Studies from 2010 to 2011.

Restrictions on publishing In 2007, Mankowski was restricted from publishing under his name by Jesuit superiors after criticizing a fellow Jesuit's political activities. He used the pseudonym "Diogenes" for columns in Catholic World Report. In 2008, further restrictions limited him to speaking only on ancient Semitic languages.