Thomas Morrissey, SJ is a former director of the National College of Industrial Relations and the author of 16 books.

“Morrissey’s mastery is confident and communicates assurance - and Kenney’s influential importance and extraordinary spiritual dynamic in an active religious world.” - Patrick O’Farrell, Journal of Religious History“[Morrissey’s] study is immensely detailed, but the thread of the story never gets lost and the figure of Kenney develops convincingly through a freely flowing narrative.” - Patrick Corish, Irish Theological Quarterly“This is a gripping book, which will make the reader want to know more about Kenney’s contemporaries and the world in which they lived.” - Finola Kennedy, Irish Independent“Proper tribute has been paid to Kenney’s greatness at last. The book deserves to be acquired by every self-respecting library in the land, and to be made available to all who show an interest in Irish history and biography.” - Flannan Hogan, Hallel“Morrissey has written a lengthy and detailed life and times biography of Peter Kenney. His book is an important contribution to 19th-century Irish and American religious history.” - Thomas McGrath, Irish Times“This is a splendid book, an insight in depth into aspects of Irish, Jesuit, and American history alike. Rush to get it . . .” - Louis McRedmond, Religious Life Review