Before his ordination, Bishop Kevin Kenney took a moment to share some of his favorite things, including two countries on his bucket list for travel and the way he appreciates a good Sunday afternoon nap.
Q) Bishop Kenney, please share with us your favorite meal.
A) Steak and potatoes.
Q) Your favorite restaurant.
A) People ask me that all the time. (Long pause)
Q) You don’t have to name one!
A) Well, yeah, I really don’t have one.
Q) Do you have a favorite dessert?
A) I hate to answer that question because then I’ll get a lot of whatever I name … Sour cream raisin pie. I worked at Bakers Square, and they used to make one. But they don’t make it anymore. I’ll just say ice cream. I love ice cream. All flavors.
Q) Best place ever traveled.
A) I’ve done a lot of traveling. I love to travel. I haven’t done much since COVID. South Africa is one of the most intriguing places, the beauty, the beauty of South Africa. I went down with a group from the archdiocese to see the AIDS situation there, which was horrible to see. But yet the beauty of South Africa, and we went down to the very tip, Cape Agulhas, where the Atlantic and Indian oceans come together. It’s one point on Earth that’s just incredible.
Q) Any places you want to go?
A) Australia and New Zealand are on my bucket list.
Q) What’s your favorite pastime?
A) Taking walks. I try to walk every day, down to the Stone Arch Bridge when it was open. It’s closed now (for repairs). St. Anthony, Hennepin Avenue bridge. I go (for) about an hour.
Q) Favorite sport to watch?
A) Soccer. And golf on Sunday afternoon. I love watching golf because it lulls me into a nap.
Q) Star Wars or Star Trek?
A) Neither. I’m one of the few in the universe who has never seen a Star Wars movie, any of them. And Star Trek? I never watched it.
Q) Favorite movie.
A) “Queen of the Stardust Ballroom” with Maureen Stapleton.
Q) Favorite saint?
A) St. Joseph and St. Juan Diego.
THANK YOU!
Bishop Kevin Kenney has written an open letter of gratitude for all who have touched his life and who helped with his episcopal ordination and surrounding prayers and activities. It can be found at archspm.org/bishopkenneythankyou.
The letter closes with “What can I say but ‘THANK YOU!’ Jesus has called me to ‘follow him’ in an additional way and I know it will provide challenges and blessings. I will continue to walk with you and look forward to many new experiences ahead. God bless us all and thank you for all the support, enrichment, and faithfulness you give to the Archdiocese and to God. Amen, Amen!”
