Alphonsus Liguori Penney

Background

Penney, Alphonsus Liguori was born on September 17, 1924 in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Son of Alphonsus Liguori and Catherine (Mullaly) Penney.

Education

L.Ph., U. Ottawa, 1945; L.Th., U. Ottawa, 1949; Doctor of Laws, Memorial U. Newfoundland, 1980.

Career

Named vicar forane, Roman Catholic Church, 1960; vicar general, Roman Catholic Church, 1971; prelate of honour, Roman Catholic Church, 1971; assistant priest, then parish priest, Roman Catholic Church, 1949-1972; bishop, Roman Catholic Church, Grand Falls, Newfoundland, 1973-1979; archbishop, Roman Catholic Church, St. John's, Newfoundland, 1979-1991; archbishop emeritus, Roman Catholic Church, St. John's, Newfoundland, since 1991. Chairman Catholic Education Committee, 1979-1991.

Achievements

• Alphonsus Liguori Penney has been listed as a noteworthy Archbishop by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with Royal Canadian Air Force, 1952-1957.

Connections

Father:

Alphonsus Liguori Penney

Mother:

Catherine (Mullaly) Penney