{"id":16606,"date":"2026-07-15T14:55:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T19:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.archspm.org\/?p=16606"},"modified":"2026-08-06T15:50:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T20:50:46","slug":"bishopkenney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.archspm.org\/es\/bishopkenney\/","title":{"rendered":"Comunicado sobre el diagn\u00f3stico de c\u00e1ncer del obispo Kevin Kenney"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tAfter a challenging yet renewing 72 mile walk through the countryside and small towns of Norway, we arrived in Trondheim and celebrated the feast day of Saint Olaf. What a celebration! Bishop Erik Varden, bishop of Trondheim, was delighted to know the devotion to Saint Olaf is holding strong in Minneapolis. Throughout the journey, I realized how far and quickly the news of my cancer diagnosis spread. I cannot thank everyone enough for the thousands of comments and prayers I have read. Our world is truly blessed by all of you, and I am too. God bless you all!\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Pray for Bishop Kevin Kenney as he begins his cancer treatment. See updates from his pilgrimage below<\/a>.<\/em><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n
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In a video message<\/a> with Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Auxiliary Bishop Michael Izen <\/span>posted July 15, Auxiliary Bishop Kevin Kenney announced that he had recently been diagnosed with lung cancer. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Bishop Kenney said, \u201cI was shocked to hear the news because as a non-smoker and one who tries to stay healthy, I have felt good. This is still a bit hard for me to believe, but after many medical appointments, tests, and consultations with a talented and caring medical team, I understand the reality and the need to care for myself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u201cA plan is being developed for my treatment, which will begin in early August.\u00a0\u00a0I have on my calendar a pilgrimage to Norway to walk the path of St. Olaf with a group of parishioners from July 20-30. My plan, with the approval of my medical team, is to go to Norway and begin my treatments immediately upon my return.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI come to you today to ask for\u00a0additional\u00a0prayers for me, Archbishop Hebda, Bishop Izen, my medical team, and for all who are stricken with cancer, or any illness, and their care takers. I\u00a0remain\u00a0positive and hopeful and believe in prayer and God\u2019s will. I know the process will not be easy, but with your prayers and support, all will be well. We thank you for your continued love and\u00a0support.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Archbishop Hebda added, \u201cBishop Kenney has volunteered to continue to work as he can, fulfilling his role as both Auxiliary Bishop and pastor at St. Olaf Catholic Church. I don’t know how he’s done all of that in the past. We’re so grateful, Bishop, for your willingness to continue to serve. We certainly hope that people will be flexible, as there are those adjustments that need to take place in your schedule.\u201d<\/p>

Bishop Izen concluded the video by praying for Bishop Kenney and all those who are facing similar illnesses, adding, \u201cI was honored to pray with Bishop Kenney. The two of us asked for the intercession of St. Sharbel as Bishop Kenney applied some of the saint\u2019s blessed oil to his chest. St. Sharbel, a Lebanese saint, has more than 33,000 healing miracles attributed to his intercession, more than any other saint. So, I humbly ask you to add an intention to your daily prayers, begging St. Sharbel to intercede for our dear brother, Bishop Kenney.\u201d<\/p>

Thank you for your understanding that at this time, it is requested that no interviews or information requests are asked of Bishop Kenney, any members of his family, or the staff at the Archdiocese or St. Olaf parish in Minneapolis.<\/p>

You may send well wishes (please no flowers or meals) to Bishop Kenney at bishopkenney@archspm.org or via the mail to:<\/p>

Bishop Kevin Kenney
Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
777 Forest Street
Saint Paul, MN 55106<\/p>

Thank you for your prayers and caring, and for remembering that due to the volume of correspondence, acknowledgement may take some time.<\/p>

Watch this page for more information and updates to come.<\/p>

View the announcement video in Spanish here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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