Meet the Visiting Priests:

Fr. John W. Lyle,  OSFS

Military Chaplain – United States Navy – Archdiocese for the Military Services

What drew you to the priesthood: I was inspired by the priest (Oblates of St. Frances de Sales) that taught me in high school.

Favorite Bible verse/book: Jesus then said to the Twelve, “Do you also want to leave?” Simon Peter answered him, “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.”
John 6:67-69 captures what the Christian life is all about

Favorite Saint: St. Francis de Sales, patron saint of my religious order, called the gentleman saint, known for his gentleness

Favorite food: all seafood!

Favorite hymn: Now We Remain (Gather hymnal #694)

Fr. Roger Malonda Nyimi
St. Stan, Castle Hayne (Mar.13-14, Apr.10-11,17)

When you visit a parish, in way ways are you blessed by blessing us; what do you enjoy about it? I am blessed by sharing the grace of Christ with others through the gift of priesthood. I enjoy it when I am able to satisfy people's needs and desires for Christ and his sacraments.

What drew you to the priesthood? To participate fully in Christ's ministry and help make his presence permanent in the community.

Favorite Bible verse: Give your servant, therefore, a listening heart to judge your people and to distinguish between good and evil. For who is able to give judgment for this vast people of yours? 1 Kings 3:9 --Because I need God's wisdom to be a good shepherd and to discern wrong from right.

Favorite Saint: Saint Mary because she is the mother of the Church.

Favorite food: fish

Favorite hymn: Be Not Afraid (Gather hymnal #608)