Kevin O'Rourke, O.P., J.C.D., S.T.M.
Email: korourk@lumc.edu
Fax: 708-327-9209

Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
2160 S. First Avenue, Bldg. 120, Rm. 280, Maywood, IL 60153

Father O'Rourke received his J.C.D. (Juris Canonici Doctor) from St. Thomas University in Rome, in 1958. He also has a Doctorate in Canon Law, and S.T.M. (Master of Sacred Theology) -- a degree given in the Dominican Order after successful teaching and writing of many years.

His most significant publications are text books, published by Georgetown University Press, including, Health Care Ethics: A Theological Analysis, fourth ed., with B. Ashley, and, Medical Ethics: Sources of Catholic Teachings, third ed., with P. Boyle. Father O'Rourke has published over a hundred journal articles. His more recent articles examine the ethical issues of genetic testing, surrogate decision making, and physician assisted suicide. Father O'Rourke is currently involved in research on decision making in the Catholic tradition, and the use of hydration and nutrition for patients in a persistent vegetative state (PVS). 

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

What happens when medical, religious ethics clash?  USA Today, June 8, 2010.  Cathy Lynn Grossman featuring K O'Rourke OP.

O'Rourke K, Hardt J. Nutrition and Hydration: The CDF Response, In Perspective. Health Progress 88(6) Nov-Dec 2007 (44-47).

O'Rourke, K.  "Ordinary and Extraordinary Means and the Schiavo Case".  Loyola University Schhool of Law Journal,  Fall 2005.

O'Rourke, K. "Ordinary and Extraordinary Means: The Catholic Tradition."  National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly (NCBQ), Fall 2005.

O'ROurke, K. "Stem Cell Research; Prospects and Problems." National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly, Summer 2004.

O'Rourke, K. "Medical Error: Some Ethics Concerns." Health Progress, November-December 2004.

O'Rourke, K.  "Mrs. B and the Vatican."  National Catholic Bioethics Quaterly, Winter 2002.

O'Rourke, K. "Catholic Health Care and Sterilization." Health Progress, November-December 2002.

O'Rourke, K. "Illinois Bishops on Death and Dying." Health Progress, March-April 2002.

O'Rourke, K., Norris, P. "Care of Permanent Vegetative State Patients: Catholic Opinion in the United States." Linacre Quarterly, August 2001.