(PROVIDENCE, R.I.)- The Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, today announced that Pope Benedict XVI has named Rev. Albert Kenney ‘Chaplain of His Holiness’ with the title ‘Reverend Monsignor.’
‘Chaplains of His Holiness’ is a Pontifical honor in recognition of the recipient’s service and commitment to the Church.
“The Diocese of Providence is very grateful for the news that Monsignor Kenney has been selected as a Chaplain of His Holiness,” said the Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence. “This selection is a wonderful recognition of his service to the Church as Rector of the Seminary and now as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia. As I have said on so many occasions, the priests of the Providence Diocese are remarkable men, in love with the Lord, faithful to the priesthood and very generous in their many ministries. “
Monsignor Albert A. Kenney was born and educated in Massachusetts. He studied for the priesthood at Providence College and the Pontifical North American College in Rome. Bishop Louis E. Gelineau ordained him to the priesthood on September 3, 1994 in the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul in Providence. He served as assistant pastor at St. Mary, Pawtucket (1996); part-time chaplain at LaSalle Academy (1997-2010); and as assistant vocations director, Seminary of Our Lady of Providence (1998).
Then Father Kenney was appointed Director of Vocations and Spiritual Formation at the seminary in June of 1998 and in 2004 he was appointed Rector. In 2010, he was appointed Assistant Moderator of Curia while continuing as Rector at the Seminary and in 2011 was appointed Vicar General while still serving as Rector at the Seminary. Monsignor Kenney also serves on the Council of Priests and the College of Consultors.
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