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Kathryn and Larry Kirby

Kathryn and Larry Kirby live in Severna Park, Maryland with their children and are parishioners of St. John the Evangelist Church.

Why our son is in seminary

October 4, 2019
By Kathryn and Larry Kirby
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary

A mother and father share their reasons for supporting their son’s exploration of the priesthood.

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