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Gather your people, O Lord!

A Statement from Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin on the Death of Pope Francis

With profound sorrow and heartfelt gratitude, I join the Church in mourning the death of our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis, a shepherd who walked closely with God’s people and never tired of reminding us of God’s mercy. He was a man of deep faith, profound humility, and unshakable hope — a servant whose tireless call to care for the poor and the marginalized will continue to inspire the Church for generations to come.

In this Easter season, as we proclaim that Christ is risen and death is not the end, we entrust Pope Francis to the risen Lord whom he followed so faithfully. May Christ, our hope and resurrection, welcome him into the fullness of joy and peace.

Let us give thanks for his life, his witness, and his love for the People of God. And may we honor his memory by building a Church that reflects the face of Jesus — merciful, welcoming, and always near to those on the margins.

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R.

Archbishop of Newark

Pastoral Conversion

We Are His Witnesses

Cardinal Tobin has directed the Archdiocese of Newark to undertake an important initiative known as Pastoral Conversion or “We Are His Witnesses” to evaluate the strengths and resources of all parishes in order to create a more vibrant and effective diocese. To help with this process, the archdiocese has partnered with Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI) who will act as a consultant to the diocese throughout this process.

Disciple Maker Index Survey

According to CLI, the very first step in this process involves assessing our greatest strengths and opportunities, and that is where the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) comes in. The DMI is an important survey tool that invites you to reflect on your discipleship journey. Information on how to complete the Survey is coming soon, but we cannot stress how important it is for the future of Notre Dame Parish that as many parishioners as possible take the time to fill out this survey. Watch for more information on how you can participate in the DMI in the bulletin or through our parish email system. If you do not currently get emails from our parish, you can sign up to receive them by emailing

Terrie Michaels at tmichaels@ndparishnc.com.