About St. Peter the Fisherman · Oriental, North Carolina
St. Peter the Fisherman is a Catholic parish in Oriental, North Carolina, established in 2000 as a mission of St. Paul in New Bern. The church building was blessed in 2004 and dedicated on February 15, 2005, by Bishop Joseph Gossman. It is a close-knit community focused on fellowship, service, and welcoming all who seek to follow Christ, regardless of background or knowledge of the faith. The parish’s mission is rooted in the call of Jesus to Peter to become a 'fisher of men' and to build a spiritual house of believers.
- Established
- 2000
- Patron
- St. Peter the Fisherman
Why belong here
St. Peter the Fisherman welcomes all, regardless of past or knowledge of the Catechism, inviting them to know the Lord and His Church. The community emphasizes fellowship, service, and sharing the Good News, rooted in the call of Jesus to Peter to become a 'fisher of men.'