1938
Born to William Alphus Kirby and Lucille Viola (Patterson) Kirby in Richmond, VA.
1960
Earns a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Richmond.
1963
Marries Heather Patricia Roberts; earns a Master of Divinity from the General Theological Seminary in New York City.
1963
Is ordained into the priesthood within the Episcopal Church.
1963
Serves as assistant to rector at the Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul in Charleston, SC.
1963
Serves as curate at the Church of the Advent in Kenmore, NY, through 1966.
1966
Serves as rector at the Church of St. John the Baptist in Dunkirk, NY.
1973
Serves as Rector at the Church of St. John on the Mountain in Bernardsville, NJ.
1979
Serves as resident director and director of development at St. Francis Academy through 1988.
1979
Is Canon at the Christ Church Cathedral in Salina, KS.
1980
Earns the Bishop’s Service Award from the Diocese of Western Kansas.
1988
Serves as Dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Eau Claire, WI, through 2005.
1992
Is a featured listee in “Who’s Who in Religion” via Marquis Who’s Who through 1993.
1993
Is on the board of the Business Improvement District and presently maintains this role.
1997
Serves as Chair of the Committee on the State of the Church and member of the House of Deputies of the Episcopal Church.
1999
Is a featured listee in “Who’s Who in the Midwest” through 2000 and in “Who’s Who in America” from 2000 to 2004 via Marquis Who’s Who.
2005
Serves as the priest in charge at Grace Church in Rice Lake, WI, through 2018.
2012
Serves as vice president of the House of Deputies, General Convention of the Episcopal Church.
2015
Earns the Distinguished Alumni Award from The General Theological Seminary.
2020
Receives the Distinguished Worldwide Humanitarian Award.