On Thursday, July 25, 2024, Pope Francis appointed Saint Olaf's pastor,
Fr. Kevin Kenney, as a new Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
(Photo credit: Catholic Spirit - Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis)
Bishop Kenney was ordained at the Cathedral of Saint Paul on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 1:00pm
Join us in congratulating our pastor, Bishop Kevin T. Kenney.
CALENDAR OF THE PUBLIC EVENTS:
Vespers – Sunday, October 27, 2024
CLICK HERE to view the worship aid for Solemn Vespers.
Vespers was live streamed/recorded, click here to watch it on our YouTube page.
Episcopal Ordination – Monday, October 28, 2024
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE WORSHIP AID FOR THE ORDINATION
The Ordination Mass was live streamed and recorded, if you would like to watch the recording on
the Cathedral of St. Paul's YouTube page click here.
BISHOP KENNEY'S COAT OF ARMS
Blazon and Explanation of the Coat of Arms of the Most Reverend Kevin Thomas Kenney, DD
Titular Bishop of Chunavia and Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION OF ALL THE ELEMENTS OF THE COAT OF ARMS.
BISHOP KENNEY'S MANDATE FROM THE APOSTOLIC SEE
Looking for more information on what an ordination is?
Many Catholics have never been to the beautiful ordination of a Bishop so we will walk through the ritual to help understand the various parts. We will answer questions like, What to expect at vespers the night before? Will Pope Francis be at the ordination? What is an Apostolic Nuncio? How many Bishops does it take to ordain a bishop? What is the importance of a ring, a miter, and crosier? And many more things to look for.
This presentation by Fr. Wehmann can be viewed by clicking here.
Bishop-Elect Kevin Kenney's Introduction Press Conference
CLICK HERE FOR BISHOP-ELECT KENNEY'S PRESS CONFERENCE
The full announcement announcing Auxiliary Bishop-Elect Kevin Kenney follows: