Richard A. McCormick, S.J., papers, 1940-2000 (bulk 1965-1999).

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Richard A. McCormick, S.J., papers, 1940-2000 (bulk 1965-1999).

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The McCormick papers consist of 50 linear feet spanning the years 1940-2000 (bulk 1965-1999) and include biographical materials, manuscripts, correspondence, teaching notes, sermons, and audio-visual materials. Subjects covered include biomedical ethics, moral theology, and the Catholic Church.

50 linear feet.

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Loyola University of Chicago. Archives.

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In 1534 Ignatius of Loyola, a Basque and former soldier, met in Paris with six companions to take a private vow of poverty and one to place themselves at the disposition of the pope. On September 27, 1540, Paul III issued the bull Regimini militantis ecclesiae, canonically establishing the Society of Jesus. The constitutions of the society were drawn up by Ignatius who submitted his work for approval in 1550. Along with working toward the spiritual benefits of its members, the aim of the order w...

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McCormick, Richard A., 1922-2000

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Bioethicist. Born October 3, 1922, in Toledo, Ohio, McCormick was an expert on biomedical ethics and Catholic moral theology, especially in the areas of reproductive technology, genetics, the right to die, and health care at Catholic hosptials. His writings on these and other subjects gained him an international reputation. McCormick entered the Society of Jesus in 1940 and was ordained in 1953. He received bachelor of arts and master of arts degrees from Loyola University Chicago in 1945 and 19...