Background
Kennally, Vincent Ignatius was born on June 11, 1895 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Willam J. and Mary Ann (Murphy) Kennally.
Kennally, Vincent Ignatius was born on June 11, 1895 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Willam J. and Mary Ann (Murphy) Kennally.
Bachelor of Arts, Woodstock (Maryland.) College, 1921, Master of Arts, 1922. Joined Society of Jesus, 1915, ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1928. Teacher Atenco de Manila, 1922-1925.
Assistant editor Jesuit Missions, 1930-1931.
Professor philosophy Boston College, 1929-1930. Superior Mission Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, 1933-1939.
Rector, master novicces, Novaliches, Philippines, 1940-1945. Administrator apostolic and religious superior Caroline and Marshall Islands, 1946-1951.
Vice provincial Jesuit Vice Province of Philippines, 1952-1956.
Bishop of Caroline and Marshall Islands, also auxiliary chaplain, 1957-1977.
On June 4, 1946, he was appointed apostolic administrator of the Vicariate Apostolic of Caroline and Marshall Islands. On December 6, 1956, Kennally was appointed Vicar Apostolic of Caroline and Marshall Islands and titular bishop of Sassura and was ordained bishop on March 25, 1957. He retired on September 20, 1971.
Member of the United States Catholic Conference, National Conference Catholic Bishops Conferentia Episcopal Pacific.