Background
Kennelly, Michael Francis was born on May 22, 1914 in Moyvane, Ireland. Son of Timothy and Mary Jane (Hanrahan) Kennelly. came to the United States, 1930.
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Michael Francis Kennelly
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Bachelor, Spring Hill College, 1937. Bachelor in Education, National University, Dublin, 1948. Master of Arts with honors, Master of Education with honors, National University, Dublin, 1949.
Career
Principal, St. John's High School, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1949-1953; rector, president, Jesuit High School, Tampa, Florida, 1953-1959; rector, vice president community relations, Jesuit High School, Tampa, Florida, since 1991; founder, rector, president, Strake Jesuit College Preparatory, Houston, 1959-1970; rector, president, Loyola University, New Orleans, 1970-1974. Pastor Sacred Heart Church, Tampa, 1980-1990. President, Chairman, Board Of Directors W.W.L. Radio & television, New Orleans, 1968-1974.
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Named Honorary Citizen State of Texas, Austin, 1970, City of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1969. Member speakers' advising committee State of Texas, 1970. Board advisors Hispanic Needs and Superior vena cava syndrome, Inc., Tampa, 1991-1994.
Pastor emeritus Sacred Heart Church, Tampa, Florida 1998. Fellow National Catholic Education Association, Jesuit Association Colleges Universities.
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Roman Catholic