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Fr. Jose Conrado Estafia: The Philosophy of Edith Stein


Rev. Fr. Jose Conrado Auza Estafia is a Filipino Roman Catholic priest, philosopher, and academic. He is particularly known for his scholarly work on the philosophy of Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross).

​Currently, he is associated with the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Tagilaran City, Bohol, and serves as a significant figure in the philosophical community in the Visayas and Mindanao regions.

​Academic Profile

​Education: He holds a Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Manila. He also possesses a Licentiate in Philosophy (PhL) and a Master of Arts (MA) from the University of Vienna.

​Specialization: His primary area of expertise is Phenomenology, with a specific focus on Edith Stein's inquiry into the "meaning of being" and the dialogue between faith and reason.

​Key Contributions & Works

​Fr. Estafia is a prolific writer for academic journals, particularly the Boletin Eclesiastico de Filipinas and Philippiniana Sacra. His notable works include:

Books: Edith Stein’s Inquiry into the Meaning of Being: A Dialogue Between Faith and Reason (Published 2021).

​Articles:

​"Visiting Breslau, the Birthplace of Edith Stein" (2016)

​"Philosophical Formation in the Philippine Catholic Seminaries" (2013)

​"Edith Stein on Being Human as Grounded and Supported by Eternal Being" (2012)

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