The Office of Evangelization & Discipleship hosted its annual Human Life and Dignity (HLD) Grant Awards Luncheon last week, recognizing recipients of the 2025 awards for their ongoing commitment to upholding the sacredness of human life. The event coincided with Respect Life Month, a nationwide Catholic observance dedicated to cherishing, protecting, and defending human life at all stages, particularly where it is vulnerable or threatened.
Established in 2000, the Respect Life Grants are funded through the Bishop’s Annual Appeal and provide financial support to parish ministries and organizations advancing life-affirming initiatives. As Fr. Michael Burbeck, Vicar General for the Diocese of Raleigh, emphasized during the luncheon, the gathering offers a chance to celebrate "hope-filled agents" making a tangible difference amid challenging news. He noted that the grants not only aid ministry growth but also strengthen ties between parishes, the diocese, and community partners, all centered on Christ’s mission and supporting humanity.
This year’s recipients include:
- Catholics for Abolition in North Carolina
- Connecting Community
- Catholic Rural Life
- Fayetteville Area Operation Inasmuch
- Hand of Hope Pregnancy Centers
- Holy Family Catholic Church
- Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral
- Lifeline Children's Services
- Lily of the Valley Catholic Ministry
- Mother Teresa Parish
- NCCLO
- NC Pro-Life Teens
- ONE Wake
- Orange County Justice United
- Pardoned By Christ
- Pregnancy Support Services
- Pro-Life Global
- Sacred Heart Parish
- Saint Ann Roman Catholic Church
- St. Joseph Primary Care
- St. Mary Magdalene Care for God's Planet Team
- St. Michael the Archangel
- St. Thomas More Catholic Church
- StepUp Ministry
- Uplift Laundry
- Vita Choices Pregnancy Center
- World Relief Durham
For more details, visit the Diocese of Raleigh Respect Life Grants.
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