Father Jack, as he is known in the parish, comes from being pastor at St. Nicholas since 2011. He is a “local boy,” having been born in DC and growing up in Takoma Park. He holds bachelor’s and MBA degrees, as well as a Master of Divinity. Prior to his ordination as a priest in 2004, he worked as a corporate accountant. Father continues to serve in his capacity as Dean of the Northern Prince Georges County Deanery. He started officially at Saint Matthias the Apostle on July 12, 2017.
Father Jack was installed as the 8th Pastor of Saint Matthias the Apostle Church by Cardinal Donald Wuerl on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at the 6PM Mass.
Padre Jack Kennealy
Padre Jack como es conocido en la parroquia, proviene de ser pastor en San Nicolás desde 2011. Es un “chico local”, nació en D.C. y creció en Takoma Park. Tiene títulos de licenciatura y maestría en administración de empresas, así como un maestría en divinidad. Antes de su ordenación como sacerdote en 2004, trabajo como contador corporativo. El padre continua sirviendo en su calidad de Decano del Decanato de Condado de Prince Georges del Norte. Comenzó oficialmente en San Matías en Apóstol el 12 de Julio de 2017.