Monenna Kennedy

  • Birth Place

    Birth Place

    All of the McHugh children were born inside the farmhouse. Monenna Mchugh is born on May 21st, 1931 in Balinrobe, Ireland. The date of the picture taken, plus the date of the house creation is unknown.
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    Monenna Kennedy

    The Life of a beloved woman
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    2020-A long life fulfilled

    Monenna Kennedy passes away with her localized family at her bedside. Monenna was in stage 6 dementia, and would constantly sing "Hail, Hail, the Gang's all Here", By W.S Elliot. Her last moments were under prayer, and happy singing.
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    1936-1953- Attends Newbrooke National School in County Mayo, Ireland

    From the age of 5 until the age of 15, Monenna Kennedy attended Newbrooke with her siblings.
  • McHugh Siblings (children)

    McHugh Siblings (children)

    Monenna McHugh is believed to be either the far right, or the second to the far right. Monenna is the second oldest daughter of the McHugh lineage. There is no date when this photograph was taken, but based on 10/13 children born at this time, it is likely this was between 1940-1943.
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    1951-1954-Attends St. Annes Convent to be professed Nun, Registered Nurse, and Midwife

    From age 15-18, Monenna studies the Catholic faith in addition to health science as a profession.
  • Central Midwives Board

    Central Midwives Board

    Monenna McHugh is certified from the University of South Hampton, England.
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    1954-1960: Monenna Serves as a Nun in Nairobi, Africa

    Monenna was only a licensed Nurse and Midwife in England, meaning she needed to apply and register for a license transition in Kenya. During this time, Monenna served as a Nun, guiding the locals through darkness.
  • McHugh Siblings (Adults)

    McHugh Siblings (Adults)

    Monenna McHugh is known to be the woman on the far right with blonde hair. This is the only picture known to have all of the siblings as adults. The eldest sister, Philomena, passed away in 1956 to cancer. It is likely this image was taken in the late 1950s'.
  • Certificate of Registration as Nurse in Africa

    Certificate of Registration as Nurse in Africa

    Monenna Kennedy(formerly McHugh), admitted by the Nurse' and Midfwife council of Kenya, in part to serve and use the title. (3/14/1960)
  • Certificate of Registration as Midwife in Africa

    Certificate of Registration as Midwife in Africa

    Monenna Kennedy(formerly McHugh), admitted by the Nurse' and Midfwife council of Kenya, in part to serve and use the title. (3/14/1960)
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    1960-1964: Monenna Serves as a Nun, plus a registered Nurse and Midwife in Nairobi, Africa

    Monenna tends to the sick, and reportedly delivers over 5 thousand children during her 4 year period as a Midwife in Africa.
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    1965-: Monenna leaves her profession for America

    Out of an Existential crisis, Monenna leaves the convent in Africa to pursue her own family. Her family living in Europe disapprove of her decision, yet she immigrates regardless of their views. Monenna does not return to Europe until the death of her father in 1969.
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    1966-Monenna married as Monenna Kennedy

    Monenna McHugh Married WIlliam Michael Kennedy in 1966 in Long Island, New York. 2 children are born, Tracy and Dennis Kennedy, With William Kennedy passing away from cancer in 1986
  • Registered as a Nurse for the State of New York

    Registered as a Nurse for the State of New York

    The State of New York grants and Authorizes Monenna Kennedy as a professional and registered Nurse, established December 9th, 1966.
  • Monenna Kennedy

    Monenna Kennedy

    On April 2nd, 1971, the Supreme Court of Suffolk County, New York, approves Monenna Kennedy's citizenship.
  • McHugh Siblings (Elders)

    McHugh Siblings (Elders)

    The image was taken in Oxford, England in 1997. These are the remaining siblings left living in Europe, while 3 siblings, including Monenna McHugh reside in the United States.
  • Denis and Sarah McHugh (Parents of Monenna McHugh)

    Denis and Sarah McHugh (Parents of Monenna McHugh)

    Image delivered from Monenna Kennedy's 3rd brother, Denis McHugh on May 21st, 2019. There is no date of when this picture was taken, or when Denis and Sarah McHugh were wed.