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four years and was fortunate enough to
have among his professors the eminent
theologians Lepidi and Dummermuth.
In September. 1884. he was ordained to
the priesthood and July 10 of the follow
ing year passed his examination at st.
Joseph's convent, Somerset, Ohio. for the
degree of lector OF sacred theology.
In February. 1855. he was made master
of novices at st. Joseph's. and held this
position for four years. In 1890 he was
called to the new University of Frei
bourg In Switzerland to fill the chair of
philosophy. In 1891 he returned to Amer
ica to resume his position Of novice mas
ter at st. Joseph's. and in July, 1894. was
elected prior Of that convent, which posi-
ton he filled until 1905.
July oS 1893. he received the degree
of master Of sacred theology. the highest
academic degree which the Dominican
gree presupposes thirteen years Of ac-
tual teaching and an intermediate exam
ination lad gradus"
general chapter OF the Dominican
order was held 'at Louvain In 1885,. and
before 1t Father Kennedy defended a
number of theses. He acquitted himself
so we'll that he was dispensed from all
future examinations prescribed by the
constitutions of the order.
In 1886 he was made regent of the
"Studium Formale'' of the Dominican
order which studium was in 1905 trans
ferred from Somerset, Ohio. to Washing
ton. DR.. Kennedy. however. remained
regent of studies, position which he
yet holds.
He was made prior Of the newly
founded Convent of the Immaculate Con-
ception, in the immediate vicinity of the
Catholic University, in 1908.
In October. 1905. he was appointed lee
turer on sacramental theology in the
Catholic University.
open-Air Services.
The Epworth League members OF st.
Paurs NJ. e. Church South, Cd and
streets northwest. have arranged to hold
open air services Tuesday evenings during
the summer at the northwest corner of
Florida avenue and 1st street northwest.
Special music will be feature. From the
open-air service the leaguers will go to
the church. where short evangelistic serv-
ices will be held.
College President Here.
At both the morning and evening serv-
ices in the Memorial United Brethren
Church, North Capitol and r streets
northwest, today Rev. DR.. Lawrence kies-
ter, president of Lebanon Valley College,
Annville. Pa, will preach. He is a force
full speaker and widely known.
Musical and Literary Program.
The Sunday school teachers Of Zion
Colored Baptist Church Of Deanwood will
give a musical and literary program this
afternoon at 3 clock in the church.
The Muckrakers and the Kingdom
At the North Carolina Avenue NJ. P.
Church., Sth street and North Carolina
avenue southeast, this morning the pas
tor Rev. Richard L. Shipley. will preach
a special sermon on 1.-The Muckrakers and
the Kingdom" He will review and answer
various articles which appeared in the
monthly magazines about the work OF the
churches.
Professors to Go Abroad.
Dr. John D. Mcguire. dean Of the fac
uty Of letters, Catholic University, sails
for Europe on the Venezia of the Fabri
line June %. He will go first to Naples.
then to Europe, Germany and Holland
returning in time for the opening Of the
university in October.
DIR. Joseph Dunn, professor of Gaelic.
wen. to New York last week, en- route
10 his home in New Haven, Conn. After
a ten-day visit there he will sail for
Europe and sped the summer in Ireland,
where he will devote himself to Gaelic
research.