Harry Sherbourne Kennedy (August 21, 1901 – February 14, 1986) was a

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from 1944 till 1966.

Early life and education

Kennedy was born in

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on August 21, 1901 and was raised in

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. In 1925, he received his B.A. from

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and prepared for the ministry at St John's Theological College, in

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. He also received honorary degrees including a Doctor of Divinity from

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in 1943; a

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from the

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in 1944; another

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from

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in 1957; and a

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from

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in 1967.

Ministry

Kennedy was ordained deacon December 27, 1925 and priest on June 27, 1926 by Robert H. Mize, Missionary Bishop of Western Kansas. He then became rector of Epiphany Church in

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and priest-in-charge of St James' Church in

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and St John's Church in

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. In 1929, he became rector of St Thomas' Church in

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and a missionary in the

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. From 1933 till 1937, he was rector of St Thomas' Church in

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and between 1937 and 1943, 1933-37 rector of Grace Church in

. Subsequently, he was also a chaplain in the

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between 1942 and 1943. He was elected Missionary Bishop of Hawaii in 1943 and consecrated on January 11, 1944 at Grace Church. In 1964,

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made him a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his service to Armed Forces personnel of the United Kingdom and British Commonwealth. He retired in 1966 and died at

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References

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