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St. Patrick Cathedral in the Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Charlotte bishop grants Mass dispensation amid migrant crackdown in North Carolina

Nov 19, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Bishop Michael T. Martin of the Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina, issued a Mass dispensation and called for a day... Read more

After delaying restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass for three months, Bishop Michael Martin said in a Sept. 26, 2025, letter that the Chapel of the Little Flower in the St. Therese Parish in Mooresville, North Carolina, which was recently renovated by the diocese and can seat just over 350 people, will have two Masses each Sunday and on holy days of obligation.

Charlotte bishop restricts Traditional Latin Mass to 1 chapel

Sep 29, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

Charlotte Bishop Michael Martin said the Traditional Latin Mass will be offered at one chapel starting Oct. 2. Read more

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Charlotte bishop delays Traditional Latin Mass restrictions after backlash

Jun 4, 2025

By Jonathan Liedl

Bishop Michael Martin also said that if the Vatican changes required restrictions of the TLM, the North Carolina diocese “would... Read more

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Leaked draft shows Charlotte bishop’s planned crackdown on traditional liturgical customs

May 29, 2025

By Daniel Payne

A leaked draft from Charlotte, North Carolina, Bishop Michael Martin shows the prelate’s far-reaching and highly detailed intent to crack... Read more

A priest celebrates the Traditional Latin Mass at the Church of St. Pancratius in Rome.

Diocese of Charlotte will restrict Latin Mass in line with Pope Francis’ directive

May 24, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Bishop Michael Martin, OFM Conv, issued a statement directing that the ancient liturgy would henceforth be celebrated in an as-yet-unnamed... Read more

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United States Conference of Catholic Bishops headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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