St. Joseph Catholic Church

My name is Father Carlos Lerma. I am originally from Colombia, South America, I grew up in small town named Guadalajara de Buga, Colombia near to the coffee plantations. I came to the diocese of Richmond on February 20, 2000 as a candidate for the priesthood. After I spent a year and half at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Martinsville, I was sent to the seminary in San Antonio, Texas.
I began my seminary training for four years there and then I was transferred to Baltimore, Maryland and ended it out to finish my theology training in Boynton Beach, Florida.
I was ordained to the priesthood on June 02, 2012 at the Cathedral of Sacred Heart of Jesus in Richmond. My first assignment was at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Newport News as parochial vicar, in which I served for three years. On August 01, 2015, Bishop Di Lorenzo appointed me to be the pastor of Saint Mary in Lovingston and Saint Francis of Assisi in Amherst, where I have served to August 16, 2020. On July 08, 2020, Bishop Barry Knestout appointed me to be the pastor of Saint Francis of Assisi in Rocky Mount and Saint Joseph in Martinsville.
I am very pleased and happy to serve both parishes and become part of your family and continue to live our catholic faith as Disciples of Christ and serve you as your shepherd to take care of my flock.
A little bit about myself. I like outdoor sports. Usually, I like to ride my mountain bike and ride my motorcycle. I love camping and hiking and being around nature. I also like all kinds of food, American, Hispanic, Chinese and Thai food.
I pray to the Lord and our Blessed Mother Mary to guide and give me the wisdom and heart to serve all of you and become not only your priest, but also your friend.
 
Sincerely, in Christ.
 
Father Carlos Lerma.
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WELCOME TO ST. JOSEPH

Father Carlos H. Lerma from Pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church, Lovingston, and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Amherst, to Pastor of Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Rocky Mount, and Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Martinsville will join to St. Joseph August 17th as our new Pastor.

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