A Worthy and Capable Clergyman

Jennifer Kane was born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1962. After winning a scholarship named for the journalist/biographer, Jim Bishop, to St. Bonaventure University, she earned a B.S. degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and later an M.S. degree in English. She spent a brief time working as news director at radio station WMNS-AM housed in the very building Rev. John J. Hamel built as the parish rectory in 1880. Thus began the journey of more than 30 years getting to know her parish church across the street (St. Mary of the Angels) and some of the delightful priests who have pastored the Catholic community. While her career ventured into the field of marketing and corporate communications, she recently began in-depth research into the history of this fascinating parish, uncovering the lovely, courageous and all-but-forgotten story of Rev. Hamel, the first resident pastor. Jennifer is married to Stephen Kane and resides in Cuba,New York. They have two grown children.