Communications
The Diocese of Charlotte communications team tells the stories of our diocese to inform, educate and inspire audiences in unity with the Bishop and the Catholic Church. We publish the award-winning Catholic News Herald in print, online, on social media, and on YouTube – in English and Spanish. We also coordinate internal communications and facilitate media requests for interviews and coverage. Please contact us below.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

N.C. Catholic bishops issue joint statement: Immigration is “a moral concern” affecting dignity and human rights
The more prosperous nations are obliged, to the extent they are able, to welcome the foreigner in search of the

Bishop Michael Martin issues statement: “A Message of Hope: Regardless of Status, Catholics Stand with You”
As Roman Catholics we see all people as citizens of God’s Kingdom where we are all unworthy to claim

Statement Regarding the Status of the “Marian Friars Minor of Burnsville”
Recently, a small group of men referring to themselves as the ‘Marian Friars Minor’ have taken up residence in

Churches ending use of digital projection screens during Mass
A policy defining how churches can – and can’t – use digital projection screens took effect Dec. 3, 2023.

N.C. bishops issue joint statement on SB20
Bishops welcome the increased protections for unborn human lives offered by the “Care For Women, Children, and Families Act.”

Bishop Jugis updates St. Matthew parishioners
Bishop Jugis shares some new information on the status of proceedings involving Father Patrick Hoare of St. Matthew Parish.
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Liz Chandler
Communications Director
