Background
Thornhill, John Edward was born on May 13, 1929 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Son of William Edward and Mary Teresa (Fox) Thornhill.
Thornhill, John Edward was born on May 13, 1929 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Son of William Edward and Mary Teresa (Fox) Thornhill.
Licence in theology, University St. Thomas, Rome, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy, University St. Thomas, Rome, 1958.
Lecturer in theology and philosophy, St. Peter Chanel Seminary, Toogabbie, NSW., Australia, 1959-1974; director adult education, Aquinas Academy, Sydney, NSW., 1975-1980; head systematic theology department, Catholic Theological Union, Sydney, 1981-1994; resident scholar, Catholic Theological Union, Sydney, since 1994. Appointment by Pope John Paul II to International Theological Commission, Roman Catholic Church, 1981-1985. Roman Catholic Church representative Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission, 1983-1990.
Member, judge Blake Society for Religious Art, Sydney, 1965-1993. Member Australian Catholic Theological Association (president 1989-1993), Faith and Order Commission, Lutheran-Roman Catholic Dialogue.
1 child, Izak.