CHARLOTTE — Parishioners and pro-life volunteers participating in the spring 40 Days for Life campaign received a special visit from Dr. Haywood Robinson, medical director of the national 40 Days for Life organization.
Robinson, a former abortionist who lives in Texas, traveled across North Carolina to share his story of how he left the abortion industry, became a Christian and is now engaged in efforts to protect the sanctity of life.
His first stop in the diocese was Feb. 20 at St. Ann Church in Charlotte, where he encouraged participants to be vigilant in their prayers and fasting. The next day, he shared his message with participants in front of the Planned Parenthood facility in Asheville.
Twice a year, 40 Days for Life participants fast and pray in an effort to end abortion. The spring campaign runs through March 29.
In Charlotte, individuals can peacefully pray at Planned Parenthood on South Torrence Street and A Women’s Choice on Wendover Road. The Asheville campaign occurs in front of Planned
Parenthood on McDowell Street, while the Triad area has locations in front of Planned Parenthood on Maplewood Avenue in Winston-Salem and A Women’s Choice on Randleman Road in Greensboro.
To learn more, visit: www.40daysforlife.com.
— Mike FitzGerald