Edward Joseph Kelly (February 26, 1890—April 21, 1956) was an American Roman Catholic clergyman.
Kelly was born in The Dalles, Oregon, to James Leo and Henrietta (née Wakefield) Kelly.[1] He received his early education at St. Mary's Academy in his native city, and made his classical studies at Columbia University in Portland.[1] He began his studies for the priesthood at St. Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park, California, and proceeded to the Pontifical North American College and Propaganda University in Rome.[1]
Kelly was ordained a priest on June 2, 1917.[2] He then served as a missionary in the Diocese of Baker City until 1919, when he became secretary to Bishop Joseph Francis McGrath and chancellor of the diocese.[1]
On December 16, 1927, Kelly was appointed the third Bishop of Boise City, Idaho, by Pope Pius XI.[2] He received his episcopal consecration on March 6, 1928 from Bishop McGrath, with Bishops Mathias Clement Lenihan and Charles Daniel White serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as bishop for the next twenty-eight years, until his death at age 66.
Bishop Kelly High School in Boise is named in his honor.
| Preceded by Daniel Mary Gorman |
Bishop of Boise City 1928–1956 |
Succeeded by James Joseph Byrne |