"One of the interesting comments he made was after writing this big book on bribery, something like 500 pages. He wrote an extraordinary work on bribery and the history and attitudes on bribery in the course of Western thinking on that," Hollenbach said. His works ranged from his book on contraception to his major work on religious freedom. "His range of knowledge of the historical tradition of Christian understanding of law is unparalleled. Hollenbach cited Noonan’s writing about the church’s acceptance of slavery and torture and the gradual shift away from supporting such practices. Through his writing, he contended that Catholic tradition was dynamic and changed over time to reflect new understanding. Noonan was a prolific writer, authoring books on topics of concern to the church such as contraception, abortion and religious freedom, as well as legal subjects. Jesuit Father David Hollenbach, Pedro Arrupe distinguished research professor in the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, joined Kaveny in describing the jurist as a brilliant scholar who understood history and the historic development of Catholic thought on a number of moral and ethical issues. Kaveny dedicated her 2016 book, "Prophecy without Contempt: Religious Rhetoric in the Public Square," to Noonan, saying he was "a model of practical reasoning and prophetic insight." "That was his Catholic faith, that we’re all made in the image of God," she said.
He always looked at the person and tried to consider their situation," said Cathleen Kaveny, Darald and Juliet Libby professor of theology and law at the Jesuit-run school, who worked with Noonan at the court’s San Francisco offices from 1991 to 1992. Noonan Jr., a member of the U.S Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit for 31 years who died April 17 at age 90, grew up in a world of privilege but always took into account the common humanity that binds people together when he decided cases, said a Boston College professor who worked as a law clerk for him. CNS photo/Matt Cashore, University of Notre Dame
Noonan, a member of the U.S Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit for 31 years, died April 17 at age 90. gives the commencement address in 2009 at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.
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