Earlier this month, Bishop Burbidge blessed Birthchoice. From the Diocesan website:
On Thursday, Aug. 2, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge blessed the office and a new ultrasound machine at Birthchoice in Raleigh. The $30,000 machine and the cost of setting up an exam room and hiring a nurse were funded through donations from past Benefit for Life guests and a grant from Focus on the Family.
Birthchoice, this year celebrating its 35th anniversary, is a Catholic pro-life pregnancy counseling service that offers free pregnancy tests and practical alternatives for women facing a crisis pregnancy. “This year’s conversion to a medical clinic offering limited ultrasound is a significant milestone,” said Betty Rogosich, Birthchoice Director. A donation from the North Carolina Knights of Columbus also allowed Birthchoice to purchase a flat-screen monitor so the mother can have a clear view of the baby in utero. “This early determination,” Rogosich said, “encourages the mother to obtain early pre-natal care. Statistics show that up to 85% of women who see their babies in utero decide to continue the pregnancy.”
Bishop Burbidge expressed his admiration and appreciation for the work of Birthchoice and of all in the Diocese who act to protect life. “We have a lot of work to do,” the Bishop said, “but I feel a great sense of joy and encouragement being here among such dedicated defenders of life.”
