Philip Kennedy (bishop)
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ArchdioceseAdelaide
Installed17 March 1973
Term ended23 March 1983
Other postTitular Bishop of Ros Cré (1973–1983)
Philip Kennedy | |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary bishop of Archdiocese of Adelaide | |
| Archdiocese | Adelaide |
| Installed | 17 March 1973 |
| Term ended | 23 March 1983 |
| Other post | Titular Bishop of Ros Cré (1973–1983) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 30 June 1962 at St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Adelaide by Matthew Beovich |
| Consecration | 17 March 1973 at St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Adelaide by James William Gleeson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Philip James Anthony Kennedy 21 August 1930 Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia |
| Died | 23 March 1983 (aged 52) Adelaide, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Occupation | Catholic bishop |
Philip James Anthony Kennedy (21 August 1930 – 23 March 1983) was an Australian bishop of the Catholic Church. He served for 10 years as auxiliary bishop of Adelaide.
Kennedy was born in Mount Gambier to a well-known family in the region. After graduating high school, he studied law at University of Adelaide and was called to the bar. He then entered the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance at Tarrawarra Abbey, before joining St Francis Xavier Seminary to study for the priesthood for Adelaide.[1]
Priesthood
Kennedy was ordained a priest on 30 June 1962 at St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Adelaide by Archbishop Matthew Beovich.[2]