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    Father Jeffrey F. Kirby

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    Father Jeffrey Kirby, STD, is a Papal Missionary of Mercy and the Pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Indian Land, South Carolina. He holds a doctorate in moral theology from the Holy Cross University in Rome and a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Master of Arts in Philosophy from the Franciscan University of Steubenville.

    Father Kirby serves as an Adjunct Professor of Theology at Belmont Abbey College. In 2016, Father Kirby was recognized by Governor Nikki Haley and granted the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, for his service to local communities and young adults throughout the state.

    Father Kirby has authored several books, including Lord, Teach Us to Pray; Kingdom of Happiness: Living the Beatitudes in Everyday Life; We Are the Lord’s: A Catholic Guide to Difficult End-of-Life Questions; Thy Kingdom Come: Living the Lord’s Prayer in Everyday Life; and, the award-winning Doors of Mercy: Exploring God’s Covenant with You.

    More information on Father Kirby can be found at frkirby.com. He can be followed on Twitter @fatherkirby.

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