Dear Parishioners,
I was born November 9, 1969 in the small town of Sachica, Colombia. I am the third of five children of Antonio Cabra and Amelia Amado. We lived one block away from church and I served as an altar server during elementary School years. My parents and my grandmother on my mother’s side helped instill in me the importance faith and Church. During high school, a new priest arrived to our town, and became a wonderful role model for me. I decided to enter Seminary after completing my high school education. After six years in Seminary (at age 24), the Bishop of El Paso, TX invited me to the U.S. to continue my training. While in Texas, I became aware of the need for Hispanic priests in North Carolina. I was invited by Bishop Gossman to relocate to N.C. On June 27, 1998 I was ordained at St. Michael in Cary by Bishop Gossman, with added honor of being the first Hispanic priest to be ordained in the Diocese of Raleigh.
Following ordination, I spent 2 years at St. Eugene in Wendell, NC as associate Pastor, then one year at St. Mark’s in Wilmington, NC, also as associate Pastor.
In 2001, I moved to Mother of Mercy parish in Washington, NC, where I served as Pastor for the next 12 years. Holy Spirit Catholic Church was my next Pastoral assignment where I served 9 years.
In April this year Bishop Zarama asked me to serve as the new Pastor St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and I accepted his invitation with faith and joy. I look forward to sharing the journey of faith with all the families of this wonderful parish.
Yours Sincerely,
Fr. Arturo
910-488-1797-office
fr.arturo.cabra@raldioc.org
Clergy:
Rev. Steven Canali
Deacon
deacon.steven.canali@raldioc.org
910-912-9018
Pastoral Support Staff:
Carol Johnson
Office Manager
carol.johnson@seasfay.org
910-912-9011
Director of Religious Education
This position is currently vacant. Interested applicants can submit thier resume to carol.johnson@seasfay.org.
Beth O'Leary
Parish Life Coordinator
beth.oleary@seasfay.org
910-912-9016
Rinny Stephens
Bookkeeper
rinny.stephens@seasfay.org
910-912-9012
Facilities Manager
Jason Schauer
jason.schauer@seasfay.org
910-912-9017
Music Director
Jill Austin
jill.austin@seasfay.org
910-912-9013
Mark Gronski
Safe Environment Coordinator
mark.gronski@seasfay.org
Carole Samperton
OCIA Coordinator
carole.samperton@seasfay.org
910-912-9010