John Thomas Richardson

Background

Richardson, John Thomas was born on December 20, 1923 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Patrick and Mary (Walsh) Richardson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, St. Mary's Seminary, Perryville, Missouri, 1946; S.T.D., Angelicum U., Rome, Italy, 1951; Master of Arts, St. Saint Louis University, 1954.

Career

Professor theology, dean studies, Kenrick Seminary, St. Louis, 1951-1954; lecturer, Webster College, 1954; dean, Graduate School DePaul University, Chicago, 1954-1960; executive vice president, dean faculties, Graduate School DePaul University, Chicago, 1960-1981; president, Graduate School DePaul University, Chicago, 1981-1993; professor, DePaul University College Law, Chicago, 1955; chancellor, DePaul University, Chicago, since 1993. Visiting member theology faculty Christ the King Major Seminary, Nyeri, Kenya, East Africa, since 1997.

Achievements

• John Thomas Richardson has been listed as a noteworthy academic administrator, clergyman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee DePaul University, Chicago, 1954-1993, life trustee, since 1993.

Connections

Father:

Patrick Richardson

Mother:

Mary (Walsh) Richardson