Father Dan Kirby, pastor of Saint John the Apostle Parish in Norwalk, Iowa and Dean of the Norwalk Deanery in the Diocese of Des Moines, joins Deacon Mark Campbell for a wide-ranging and uplifting conversation about the Sacred Heart of Jesus and parish life.

Sacred Heart of Jesus – Special June 2026: The U.S. Bishops have called for a national consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, timed to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Father Kirby explains the meaning of consecration — opening ourselves to be drawn closer to Christ, growing in holiness and becoming instruments of his mercy to others.

At Saint John the Apostle in Norwalk:

Special Sacred Heart Mass & Consecration of the Faithful: June 11th at 6:00 PM
Encouragement for families to enthrone their homes to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Participation in the Sacred Heart Novena (currently underway)
An invitation for parishioners to spend one hour of adoration before the tabernacle during June and sign a simple dedication card

The Norwalk Deanery: July marks the one-year anniversary of the Diocese of Des Moines deanery structure. Father Kirby — who serves as Dean — describes the deanery as stretching from Norwalk to the Missouri border and over to Creston (Holy Spirit Parish) and Sheridan. He reflects on how deanery life has fostered priestly fraternity, broken down competitive parish mindsets, and built genuine unity — echoing Pope Leo's recent call to solidarity and unity. Father Kirby also confirmed he is remaining at Saint John the Apostle and Assumption Parish following this year's priest assignments.

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Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.

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