NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bishop Michael Martin, OFM Conv., announces that effective Jan. 13, 2026, Father Patrick Hoare will return to active ministry

Guidelines for the reception of Holy Communion in the Diocese of Charlotte to strengthen unity in worship, uphold the

Reflection on Pope Leo XIV’s first apostolic exhortationDilexi Te (I have loved you) The Catholic Bishops of Georgia and

My brothers and sisters in Christ, While I have no words to practically address the fear and uncertainty that

He expressed solidarity with immigrants and challenged people to think about their perspective on immigration in light of Church

In response to recent national and local tragedies, Bishop Michael Martin, OFM Conv., offers the following reflection, urging people

Dear St. Matthew parishioners, I am writing to share news about Father Patrick Hoare and the pastoral leadership of

May 23, 2025 In July of 2021, +Pope Francis published his motu proprio Traditionis Custodes, which restored limits on

The more prosperous nations are obliged, to the extent they are able, to welcome the foreigner in search of the

As Roman Catholics we see all people as citizens of God’s Kingdom where we are all unworthy to claim

Recently, a small group of men referring to themselves as the ‘Marian Friars Minor’ have taken up residence in

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

Bishops welcome the increased protections for unborn human lives offered by the “Care For Women, Children, and Families Act.”

Bishop Jugis shares some new information on the status of proceedings involving Father Patrick Hoare of St. Matthew Parish.

The ruling means countless unborn children’s lives will be saved, and for that we are profoundly thankful, he said.

The new office emphasizes the importance of families to the life and mission of the Church, Bishop Jugis said.

‘It is my heartfelt desire for the synod to allow us to grow in unity with one another…’ Dear

The phrase “Faith more precious than gold” for the diocese’s 50th anniversary celebration comes from 1 Peter 1:7.  

New instructions issued in Traditionis Custodes regarding the use of the Extraordinary Form of the Mass (Latin Mass).  

The sale makes way for a public high school and funds for the long-term needs of our growing Church.

Charlotte Bishop Peter Jugis welcomes people back to Mass as we emerge from restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.