Eugene Cullen Kennedy (1928–2015) was an American psychologist, writer, and professor known for his contributions to psychology, religion, and Catholic Church reform. A laicized Catholic priest, he became a leading advocate for Church modernization.
Born in Syracuse, New York, Kennedy studied at Maryknoll Seminary, earning degrees in theology before obtaining an M.A. (1958) and PhD (1962) in psychology from The Catholic University of America. He taught psychology at Loyola University Chicago (1969–95.)
Kennedy authored over 50 books spanning psychology, religion, and fiction. Notable works include The Genius of the Apostolate (1965,) Fashion Me a People (1967,) Comfort My People (1968,) On Becoming a Counselor (1977,) Himself! (1978,) a biography of Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley, and Tomorrow’s Catholics, Yesterday’s Church (1988,) examining shifts in American Catholicism.
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The moment an individual can accept and forgive himself, even a little, is the moment in which he becomes to some degree lovable.
—Eugene Kennedy
Topics: Forgiveness
The real test of friendship is: Can you literally do nothing with the other person? Can you enjoy together those moments of life that are utterly simple? They are the moments people looks back on at the end of life and number as their most sacred experiences.
—Eugene Kennedy
Topics: Friends and Friendship
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