CHARLOTTE — On March 19, the feast of St. Joseph, a local pro-life group was scheduled to launch an apostolate to defend the family. This event has been postponed.
The new apostolate is being called the Carolina Family Coalition, and it is being organized under the auspices of the Carolina Pro-Life Action Network (C-PLAN), a group of Catholic pro-life leaders in Charlotte, Triad and Asheville. The effort aims to defend and promote the traditional values related to life, family and culture in western North Carolina, from a Catholic perspective.
March 19 is the Solemn Feast of St. Joseph, Protector of the Church and Patron of Families.
A special kick-off event will be held March 19, starting with Mass at 6 p.m. at St. Patrick Cathedral in Charlotte. A fundraising event will follow from 7 to 9 p.m. featuring wine, hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and a silent auction in the cathedral’s Family Life Center.
The event will honor St. Joseph, including a reflection about the importance of defending the family and discussing how Catholics can get involved.
For more information and to register to attend the Carolina Family Coalition kick-off event, go online to www.prolifecharlotte.org/defend-the-family. Questions? Email C-PLAN at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
— SueAnn Howell, senior reporter. Carolina Pro-Life Action Network contributed.