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Report on Bishop F. Joseph Gossman’s Health
The Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge wishes to convey to the faithful in the Diocese of Raleigh information regarding the health condition of Bishop F. Joseph Gossman.
While vacationing in Canton, Ohio, earlier this month, Bishop Gossman experienced some medical problems that required a brief hospitalization. On July 13, he traveled from Ohio to St. Joseph of the Pines, a Catholic health care facility within the Diocese of Raleigh, located in Southern Pines.
On July 15, Bishop Gossman was admitted to Moore County Hospital in Pinehurst, where he underwent an extensive series of tests, which indicated that he had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage that will require several months of rehabilitation and nutritional support.
At this time, doctors expect to transfer Bishop Gossman from the hospital over the weekend to begin his recuperation and rehabilitation at St. Joseph of the Pines.
“Bishop Gossman is comforted in knowing of the many prayers being offered on his behalf throughout our Diocese,” Bishop Burbidge said. “As always, he remains for us a wonderful example of faith and trust in Our Lord Jesus and in His abiding presence.”
Parishes throughout the Diocese are offering prayers for Bishop Gossman. Cards and written expressions of prayerful support for Bishop Gossman may be sent to him in care of the Diocese:
Bishop F. Joseph Gossman
Diocese of Raleigh
715 Nazareth Street
Raleigh, NC 27606