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. After graduating high school, he studied law at University of Adelaide before entering the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance at Tarrawarra Abbey. He subsequently studied for priesthood at St Francis Xavier Seminary.
Priesthood Kennedy was ordained a priest on 30 June 1962 at St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Adelaide by Archbishop Matthew Beovich.
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.
Death Kennedy died on 23 March 1983 at the age of 52. He is buried in West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide.
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