Background
Kenrick, Peter Richard was born on August 17, 1806 in Dubline, Ireland. Son of Thomas and Jean (Eustace) Kenrick.
Kenrick, Peter Richard was born on August 17, 1806 in Dubline, Ireland. Son of Thomas and Jean (Eustace) Kenrick.
Educated Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth.
Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1832. Came to American, 1833. President of seminary, Philadelphia, also vicar general Diocese of Philadelphia.
Editor Catholic Herald.
Consecrated coadjutor in Saint Louis with title Bishop of Drasa, 1841. Became bishop of Saint Louis, 1843, archbishop, 1847.
Held one synod, one provincial council. Prominent participant Ecumenical Council, Vatican.
Archbishop of Marcianopolis, 1891.