The special role of the only French-speaking ward in the United States

When Patrick and Anne-Marie Gérard moved to Utah from Versailles, France, in 2021, Sunday worship became difficult. Patrick Gérard spoke some English from serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the United States. Anne-Marie Gérard’s only other language was Italian. “The first year was kind of tough,” Patrick Gérard said. “I was praying to Heavenly Father. I said, ‘What can I do to help my wife be part of the discussion?’” That prayer would eventually lead to the creation of what is now the only French-speaking Latter-day Saint ward in the United States. To read the full story, visit TheChurchNews.com.