Please join us in Rejoicing and Praying for our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV!

We are thrilled about the election of our new shepherd, Pope Leo XIV! It is

exciting that he is both American born and has had so much experience with other cultures, especially as priest and bishop in Peru. These words he pronounced from the balcony were particularly inspiring: "We are disciples of Christ. Christ goes before us. The world needs His light. Humanity needs Him as the bridge to reach God and His love." We pray for him and are eager to walk with him as we follow Christ, our Light, and help bring his light and love to our brothers and sisters right here in New Bern. 

Please join us in prayer...

O God, who chose your servant Pope Leo XIV

in succession to the Apostle Peter as shepherd of the whole flock,

look favorably on the supplications of your people

and grant that, as Vicar of Christ on earth,

he may confirm his brethren and that the whole Church

may be in communion with him in the bond of unity, love and peace,

so that in you, the shepherd of souls,

all may know the truth and attain life eternal.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit

one God, for ever and ever.

Amen.