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Rev. Kenney, Former Salle Chaplain, Becomes Monsignor
The Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, has announced that Pope Benedict XVI has named former La Salle Academy Chaplain Rev. Albert A. Kenney ‘Chaplain of His Holiness’ with the title ‘Reverend Monsignor.’
Chaplains of His Holiness is a Pontifical honor in recognition of the recipient’s service and commitment to the Church.
“We at La Salle are delighted at the news that Father Kenney has received this well-deserved recognition,” said La Salle Academy President Brother Michael Mc Kenery. “His 13 years as Chaplain at La Salle were very special. As he was departing Father Kenney said that his life and ministry as a priest were enriched through his experiences at La Salle. Without a doubt, La Salle Academy was enriched by his being here.”
The Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, has announced that Pope Benedict XVI has named former La Salle Academy Chaplain Rev. Albert A. Kenney ‘Chaplain of His Holiness’ with the title ‘Reverend Monsignor.’
Chaplains of His Holiness is a Pontifical honor in recognition of the recipient’s service and commitment to the Church.
“We at La Salle are delighted at the news that Father Kenney has received this well-deserved recognition,” said La Salle Academy President Brother Michael Mc Kenery. “His 13 years as Chaplain at La Salle were very special. As he was departing Father Kenney said that his life and ministry as a priest were enriched through his experiences at La Salle. Without a doubt, La Salle Academy was enriched by his being here.”
“The Diocese of Providence is very grateful for the news that Monsignor Kenney has been selected as a Chaplain of His Holiness,” said the Bishop Tobin. “This selection is a wonderful recognition of his service to the Church as Rector of the Seminary and now as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia. As I have said on so many occasions, the priests of the Providence Diocese are remarkable men, in love with the Lord, faithful to the priesthood and very generous in their many ministries. “
Monsignor Kenney was born and educated in Massachusetts. He studied for the priesthood at Providence College and the Pontifical North American College in Rome. Bishop Louis E. Gelineau ordained him to the priesthood on September 3, 1994 in the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul in Providence. He served as assistant pastor at St. Mary, Pawtucket (1996); chaplain at La Salle Academy (1997-2010) and as assistant vocations director, Seminary of Our Lady of Providence (1998).
La Salle Academy is a high school rich in history and grounded in the person and teachings of Jesus and the Catholic faith, which are core to the school's life and culture. The De La Salle Middle School provides a strong holistic foundation for students to transition into high school. The high school and middle school provide students of diverse ethnic, economic, and religious backgrounds, a community to foster growth in the tradition of St. John Baptist de La Salle’s ideals of faith, service, and community.
