Philip James Anthony Kennedy (21 August 1930 – 23 March 1983) was an Australian bishop of the Catholic Church. He served for 10 years as auxiliary bishop of Adelaide.
Early life
Kennedy was born in Mount Gambier to a well-known family in the region. After graduating high school, he studied law at University of Adelaide and was called to the bar. He then entered the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance at Tarrawarra Abbey, before joining St Francis Xavier Seminary to study for the priesthood for Adelaide.[1]
Priesthood
Kennedy was ordained a priest on 30 June 1962 at St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Adelaide by Archbishop Matthew Beovich.[2]
Episcopate
On 29 January 1973, Pope Paul VI appointed him auxiliary bishop of Adelaide. He was ordained a bishop on 17 March 1973 by Archbishop James Gleeson. He was given the titular see of Ros Cré, the site of Mount St. Joseph Abbey, a nod to his Trappist roots.[2]
Death
Kennedy died on 23 March 1983 at the age of 52. He had been diagnosed with a brain tumour just a few months prior.[1] He is buried in West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide.
References
- 1.[1.2]"Prelate dies". The Record. No. 2331. Archdiocese of Perth. 24 March 1983. p. 16. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
- 2.[2.2]"Bishop Philip James Anthony Kennedy †". catholic-hierarchy.org. Catholic Hierachy. Retrieved 20 April 2026.