Background
Kennedy, Howard Samuel was born on October 29, 1907 in Troy, New York, United States. Son of R. Oakley and Sarah (Klein) Kennedy.
Kennedy, Howard Samuel was born on October 29, 1907 in Troy, New York, United States. Son of R. Oakley and Sarah (Klein) Kennedy.
Bachelor of Arts, Wesleyan University, 1929, Doctor of Divinity (honorary), 1950. Master of Arts, Boston University, Bachelor of Sacred Theology, 1932.
Ordained to ministry of Methodist Church, 1932. Pastor, Methodist Church, Middlebury, Vermont, 1932-1937. Ordained deacon, Protestant Episcopal Church, 1937, priest, 1938.
Curate, Saint Paul’s Church, Troy, New York, 1937-1939.
Rector, Church of Our Saviour, Lebanon Springs, New York, 1939-1941, Emmanuel Church, Little Falls, New York, 1941-1943. Dean, Cathedral of All Saints, Albany, New York, 1943-1950.
Rector Saint James Church, Chicago, since 1950, dean Cathedral of Saint James, Chicago, since 1954. Deputy General Convention.
Member Chi Psi.
Married Grace M. Johnston February 17, 1932. Children: John Richard (deceased), Sarah Anne (Mistress Donald R. Hague).