Kenneth Francis Hackett (born January 27, 1947) is an American politician and Catholic official. He was the United States Ambassador to the Holy See from August 2013 until January 2017.[1] He was president of Catholic Relief Services (CRS).
Ken Hackett | |
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United States Ambassador to the Holy See | |
In office October 21, 2013 – January 20, 2017 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Miguel Díaz |
Succeeded by | Callista Gingrich |
Personal details | |
Born | Kenneth Francis Hackett January 27, 1947 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Alma mater | Boston College |
References
change- ↑ Gibson, David (August 3, 2013). "Ken Hackett Is Next Vatican Ambassador: Former Charity Head Unanimously Confirmed By Senate". Huffington Post.