Bishop Martin calls for day of prayer and fasting following immigration actions in Charlotte
My brothers and sisters in Christ, While I have no words to practically address the fear and uncertainty that many are feeling with the increased presence of federal immigration officials in the Charlotte metro area, I want to call upon all Catholics and people of goodwill to give witness to the message of Jesus. Our […]
Bishop Martin lends ‘strong support’ to USCCB immigration statement
He expressed solidarity with immigrants and challenged people to think about their perspective on immigration in light of Church teaching. Bishop Martin’s message to the people of the Diocese of Charlotte: My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I write to you at this unique moment in the life of our diocese when so many in […]
Bishop Martin: Fed up with the news lately? Ask yourself: What will I do?
In response to recent national and local tragedies, Bishop Michael Martin, OFM Conv., offers the following reflection, urging people of faith to reject despair and choose concrete acts of peace: In the wake of recent tragedies – a random stabbing here in Charlotte, a mass shooting at a Minneapolis church, and the assassination of a […]
Bishop Martin updates St. Matthew parishioners on pastoral leadership
Dear St. Matthew parishioners, I am writing to share news about Father Patrick Hoare and the pastoral leadership of St. Matthew Parish. As Bishop Peter Jugis shared with you in 2020, Father Hoare was removed as your pastor after the diocese’s Lay Review Board (LRB) reviewed specific claims of boundary violations with minors by Father […]
Completing the Implementation of Traditionis Custodes in the Diocese of Charlotte
May 23, 2025 In July of 2021, +Pope Francis published his motu proprio Traditionis Custodes, which restored limits on the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass in the Universal Church to promote ecclesial communion. My predecessor, Bishop Peter Jugis, requested and received from the Holy See an extension for the Diocese of Charlotte in order […]
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 security and the means of livelihood which he cannot find in his country of origin. Public authorities should see to it that the natural right is respected that places a guest under the protection of those […]
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 any status other than what is given us all by our Creator. Inauguration Day is always special in the United States as the freedom to self-govern is on full display through the seamless transition of power. […]
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 the Diocese of Charlotte, in particular in the Burnsville area. This group, having difficulties with officials of the Diocese of Covington, Kentucky, have moved to our diocese and are functioning without the permission of the Diocese […]
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. CHARLOTTE — Just as families, schools and workplaces rethink the increasingly pervasive use of digital technology, Catholic churches locally and nationally are examining the challenges posed by screens at Mass and other sacred liturgies. A […]
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.” May 15, 2023 We welcome the increased protections for unborn human lives offered by the “Care For Women, Children, and Families Act” (SB 20) recently passed by the N.C. General Assembly. We also welcome the millions […]