Joe Marino

Joseph Marino has a B.A. in Theological Studies from St. Louis University.  He has researched, written, and lectured extensively on the Shroud since 1977.  He is retired from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, where he worked in the library system.

In 1977, Joe saw a book on the Shroud of Turin, which he had never heard of before, even though he was raised as a Catholic. He read the book in one sitting and became fascinated by the subject and proceeded to collect any material on it that he could find. In 1986, Joe attended his first Shroud conference and, for the first time, met some of the top scientists and researchers involved.

He has attended and lectured at numerous international Shroud conferences.  He has authored two Shroud books, including an eight-hundred-page work on the controversial 1988 dating.  He has also authored over one hundred Shroud articles. Joe has appeared on numerous TV programs, radio programs and podcasts.

Joe is a leader in the Shroud community with his weekly emails to hundreds of Shroud enthusiasts worldwide. Joe's widely read newsletter includes the latest Shroud news, articles, videos, podcasts, etc.  He is a board member of “Sign from God,” The National Shroud of Turin Exhibit, and a member of the Shroud Science Internet group.

He was on the board of the Shroud of Turin Education and Research Association (STERA), founded by the late Barrie Schwortz. After Barrie passed in June 2024, Joe assumed Barrie's role as editor of www.shroud.com and much of the administration of STERA. In his new role, Joe Marino is one of the most influential members of the national and international Shroud community.