Who comes to mind when you think of an icon? Often, it’s someone so part of our collective consciousness that their essence is captured by a single name: Elvis, Oprah, Bono, Magic, Madonna, Coco, Ghandi, Aretha and Jackie. I was born in 1961 when John F. Kennedy was the new president. He and his beautiful wife, Jacqueline Bovier Kennedy, had captivated the world with their youth, optimism and genteel charm. As the first Roman Catholic elected to the presidency, Kennedy was a source of pride for many Catholics. I remember his picture hanging in the hallway of my grandparents’ home along with a crucifix and family photos. And so it…