Denis McNamara

Dr. Denis McNamara is an architectural historian, theologian, and educator specializing in the intersection of sacred art, architecture, and liturgical theology. Through his teaching, writing, and consulting, he helps Catholics discover how the beauty of churches and sacred art reveals the mysteries of the faith. His work is especially dedicated to bridging the Church's rich artistic tradition with the vision of the Second Vatican Council.

An author of four books and numerous articles, Dr. McNamara has spent more than 25 years teaching and researching the biblical and sacramental meaning of sacred architecture. He currently serves as Director of Education and Liturgical Design for Heritage Liturgical and previously taught at the Liturgical Institute at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake and Benedictine College. He is also the co-host of The Liturgy Guys podcast, where he explores the beauty and theology of the Church's liturgy.

Dr. McNamara earned a bachelor's degree in the History of Art from Yale University and master's and doctoral degrees in Architectural History from the University of Virginia. He continues to lecture and consult internationally on sacred architecture, liturgical design, and the renewal of Catholic art and worship.