Tag: Burbidge
Raleigh diocese announces new Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral
Raleigh, N.C., Sep 8, 2011 / 12:55 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina plans to build a new 2,000-seat cathedral, dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge announced Sept.7. The announcement is a “monumental and historic moment in the life of the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh and the… Read More ›
N. Carolina bishops urge opposition to abortion coverage in UNC student health plan
Raleigh, N.C., Aug 26, 2010 / 02:52 am (CNA).- A required University of North Carolina health plan’s coverage of abortion is “deeply disturbing,” two regional Catholic bishops have said. They called on the state’s Catholics and the university’s governing board to oppose the requirements, noting that abortion targets the lives of the weak and defenseless…. Read More ›
Proposed textbook implies abortion opposition is wrong, N. Carolina bishops warn
Charlotte, N.C., Feb 13, 2010 / 05:04 pm (CNA).- A proposed school textbook that describes Roe v. Wade as a ruling against government oppression of rights should be opposed by Catholics, the bishops of North Carolina have said. They argue the text implies that opposition to abortion is wrong. Bishop of Raleigh Michael F. Burbidge… Read More ›