The Bishop has formally appointed Father Kirby as the new Dean of the Rock Hill Deanery. This appointment does not affect Father Kirby’s assignment as pastor of the parish. The diocese has seven deans. Each of them assists the Bishop in shepherding and governing the Church in South Carolina. As the Dean of Rock Hill, Father Kirby is responsible for the north central part of South Carolina that surrounds the city of Rock Hill. This new assignment will include meetings and pastoral visits, but the specifics and their effects on our schedule here is uncertain. Father Kirby will learn more about these duties in the coming weeks. For now, we thank the Bishop since this assignment is an affirmation of our work here and the confidence he has in us!
