Cathedral Campus Project Video

Welcome to the Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral & Campus Facilities Raleigh, NC

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

On September 7, 2011, I announced that the Diocese of Raleigh would undertake the construction of a new Cathedral Campus to accommodate the continued growth of our Diocese and to help meet the needs of Catholics throughout eastern North Carolina. The Campus will include the building of a Cathedral to be titled the Holy Name of Jesus, a gathering hall and parking facilities. The decision was made after many months of consultation with the priests of the Diocese, Diocesan committees and civic leaders, and following prayerful deliberation.

I am pleased to report that the Our Cathedral: One Faith, One People campaign is now underway with receptions taking place in parishes across the Diocese. With sincere gratitude for the hard work and dedication of many of our Diocesan parishioners, we are off to a strong start in fundraising. Forty-two of the ninety-six Diocesan parishes are taking part in the first Block of the campaign, which will run from now until June. The remaining parishes will conduct the campaign from August until December. For a list of parishes participating in Block 1 of the Our Cathedral: One Faith, One People campaign, please visit the Cathedral Campaign page of this website.

Each parishioner will have several opportunities to learn more about the Cathedral Campus project and be invited to be part of this historic moment. In most cases, this first occasion will occur at receptions hosted by each parish, where parishioners will learn details about the project. Parishioners will be able to ask any questions they have pertaining to the Campaign. They will also be asked to consider how they can take part to help make the campaign a success, both at the Diocesan level and in their own parish.

The Cathedral Campaign has been designed to afford every parish the opportunity to share in this project. Parish committees are being set up to present the Campaign message in a way that will show how each parish can financially benefit from the Campaign in addressing its own unique needs. Several examples are debt reduction, the updating of facilities and the expansion of ministries.

As we proceed on this historic journey, I ask for your continued prayers that Our Lord will bless the efforts of all those involved in the Our Cathedral: One Faith, One People Campaign. Through the intercession of Our Blessed Mother Mary, may this endeavor serve as a fitting testament to the glory of God as we continue to bring His Word to the people in the Diocese of Raleigh.

Sincerely in Christ,

Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge
Bishop of Raleigh

For more information about our Diocese, please visit our website at www.dioceseofraleigh.org.