Michael Francis Burbidge
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| The Most Reverend Michael Francis Burbidge |
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| Bishop of Raleigh | |
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Bishop Burbidge at St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church on the Feast of the Archangels in 2010.
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| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh |
| See | Atlanta |
| Installed | June 8th, 2006 |
| Predecessor | F. Joseph Gossman |
| Successor | incumbent |
| Other posts | Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia Titular Bishop of Cluain Iraird |
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| Ordination | May 19, 1984 |
| Consecration | September 5, 2002 |
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| Birth name | Michael Francis Burbidge |
| Born | June 16, 1957 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Residence | Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Parents | Francis Burbidge, Shirley Lilley Burbidge |
| Alma mater | St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Villanova University, Immaculata University |
| Motto | WALK HUMBLY WITH GOD |
| Coat of arms | Michael Francis Burbidge's coat of arms |
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| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Michael Francis Burbidge (born June 16, 1957) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who serves as the Bishop of Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Biography
Early life and education
Michael Burbidge was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Francis and Shirley (née Lilley) Burbidge; he has a brother, Francis. He graduated from Cardinal O'Hara High School in Springfield in 1975, and then entered St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, from where he obtained a B.A. in Philosophy and M.A. in Theology.
Ordination and ministry
Burbidge was ordained to the priesthood by John Cardinal Krol on May 19, 1984. He then served as curate at St. Bernard's Church in Philadelphia until 1986, and taught at Cardinal O'Hara High School from 1986 to 1990.
From 1990 to 1991, Burbidge served on the faculty of Archbishop Wood High School in Warminster, becoming dean of students at St. Charles Seminary in 1991. He was secretary to Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua from 1992 to 1999, and was raised to the rank of Honorary Prelate of His Holiness in 1998. In 1999, he was named rector of St. Charles Seminary.
He also holds a M.A. in Education Administration from Villanova University[citation needed] and a doctorate in education from Immaculata University.[citation needed]
Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia
On June 21, 2002, Burbidge was appointed an auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia and titular bishop of Cluain Iraird by Pope John Paul II.[citation needed] He received his episcopal consecration on the following September 5 from Cardinal Bevilacqua, with Bishops Edward Cullen and Robert Maginnis serving as co-consecrators.
As an auxiliary, Burbidge worked in the Archdiocesan Office Center to assist the archbishop with administrative duties, including overseeing the office of the Vicar for Clergy, Office of Communications, and The Catholic Standard & Times. He also served as a regional bishop.
Bishop of Raleigh
Burbidge was named Bishop of Raleigh, North Carolina, by Pope Benedict XVI on June 8, 2006.[citation needed] Replacing Bishop Francis Gossman, he was installed on the following August 4. His cathedral is Raleigh's Sacred Heart Cathedral. Burbidge has announced the building of a new cathedral for the Diocese of Raleigh, to be called the Cathedral of the Holy Name of Jesus. Building work will commence in 2013.[1] Ground breaking for the new cathedral is expected in mid 2014, with completion expected in 2 1/2 years.[2]
On 6 May, 2016 at a media luncheon, Burbidge openly criticized the controversial North Carolina Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act, a law which requires individuals to only use restrooms that correspond to the sex on their birth certificates. Burbidge proposed that "...another remedy to the unfortunate situation created by the Charlotte Ordinance and HB2 should be considered..."[3] and hoped that any legislative solution would, "defend human dignity; avoid any form of bigotry; respect religious liberty and the convictions of religious institutions; work for the common good; and be discussed in a peaceful and respectful manner."[4]
See also
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References
- ↑ "Bishop Burbidge Announces Plans for New Cathedral Campus", Diocese of Raleigh website (retrieved 14 February 2012)
- ↑ "Cathedral to replace old Raleigh orphanage" (retrieved 12 December 2013)
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External links
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia Official Website
- http://www.archdiocese-phl.org/appointbishop/remarks_burbidge.htm
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| Preceded by | Bishop of Raleigh 2006–present |
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- Educators from North Carolina
- St. Charles Borromeo Seminary alumni
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- Immaculata University alumni
- People from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- People from Raleigh, North Carolina
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh
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