Robert Francis O'Toole

Background

O'Toole, Robert Francis was born on June 20, 1936 in St. Louis. Son of William Francis and Anastasia (Earner) O'Toole.

Education

AB, St. Louis University, 1960. Master of Arts and Philosophy, St. Louis University, 1961. Licentiate of Sacred Theology, St. Louis University, 1968.

Licentiate in Sacred Scripture, SSD, Pontifical Biblical Institute, 1975.

Career

Teacher, prefect of discipline St. John's College, Belize, 1961-1964. Teacher Regina Mundi, Rome, 1972-1974. Instructor to associate professor St. Louis University, 1973-1977, chairperson theological studies, 1982-1987, professor, 1984-1991.

With Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome, since 1991, rector, since 1996. Director Gregorian University Press, Biblical Institute Press, since 1998.

Achievements

• Robert Francis O"Toole has been listed as a noteworthy biblical studies educator, Jesuit priest by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Rockhurst College, Kansas City, Missouri, 1983-1987. Member Society Biblical Literature, Catholic Biblical Association, Institute Theological Encounter with Science and Technology, Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas.

Interests

• Hiking, swimming, gardening.

Connections

Father:

William Francis O'Toole

Mother:

Anastasia (Earner) O'Toole