Georgia Bulletin

Charlotte

• Bishops of Atlanta Province share pastoral reflection on ‘Dilexi Te’

  

  Published December 3, 2025

  The Bishops of the Atlanta Province released a pastoral statement Dec. 2 on the vision of Pope Leo XIV’s first apostolic exhortation.

• Atlanta Province bishops meet in Charlotte

  

  By CHRISTINA LEE KNAUSS, Special to the Bulletin 
  Published July 9, 2025

  Bishops from the Carolinas and Georgia gathered for their annual meeting June 30-July 1, in Charlotte, North Carolina. For the bishops, it’s an opportunity for fellowship, prayer and discussions on topics relevant to the region and the growing Catholic populations.

• Newly ordained Bishop Martin to people of Charlotte Diocese: ‘I’m yours now’

  

  By ANNIE FERGUSON, OSV News
  Published June 2, 2024

  Conventual Franciscan Father Michael T. Martin, former pastor of St. Philip Benizi Church in Jonesboro, was ordained Bishop of Charlotte May 29, its first new bishop in 20 years.

• St. Philip Benizi pastor appointed Charlotte’s fifth bishop

  

  By CATHOLIC NEWS HERALD STAFF
  Published April 9, 2024

  Pope Francis has appointed Father Michael T. Martin, OFM Conv., as bishop of the Diocese of Charlotte. The announcement was made the morning of April 9. Father Martin is pastor of St. Philip Benizi Church in Jonesboro in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

• Bishops, priests of the province gather in Charlotte to reflect upon the call

  

  By PATRICIA L. GUILFOYLE, Special to the Bulletin
  Published September 2, 2021

  Approximately 100 priests and all of the bishops of the province attended the 2021 Provincial Assembly of Bishops and Priests Aug. 23-25, hosted by the Diocese of Charlotte.

• Archbishop: Unconditional love is better path to peace

  

  By PATRICIAL L. GUILFOYLE, Special to the Bulletin
  Published July 9, 2015

  CHARLOTTE, N.C.—The June 17 shooting at an historic church in Charleston, South Carolina, was still weighing on the hearts of the region’s Catholic bishops as they gathered in Charlotte June 22-23 for a previously scheduled meeting. Seven of the bishops of the Atlanta Province—which encompasses the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the dioceses of Savannah, Georgia, […] Full Story

• Newspaper honored with 11 Catholic Press Association awards at annual convention

  

  Published June 26, 2014

  CHARLOTTE, N.C.—The Georgia Bulletin was honored with 11 awards at the 2014 Catholic Media Convention, held June 18-20 and attended by more than 200 members of the Catholic Press Association and the Catholic Academy for Communication Arts Professionals. The annual gathering was hosted by the Diocese of Charlotte and its news outlet, the Catholic News […] Full Story

• Pro-life lawyer says HHS mandate not part of ‘real women’s agenda’

  By JULIE ASHER, Catholic News Service
  Published June 26, 2014

  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CNS)—Based on her own research and interviews with women, including many post-abortive women, Helen Alvare said women today have a host of concerns that need attention from government and society and getting free contraceptives is not among them. “Women do not think free contraceptives will make their lives free and happy,” she told […] Full Story

• North Carolina pro-life bills move forward; governor pledges limited OK

  By PATRICIA L. GUILFOYLE, Catholic News Service
  Published July 18, 2013

  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CNS)—Pro-life supporters are encouraged by the progress of pro-life bills through the North Carolina General Assembly, but they continue to lobby state leaders even as Republican Gov. Pat McCrory has signaled his partial support for the legislation. Bills approved by the Republican-controlled legislature would update regulations for abortion facilities, ban abortions for sex […] Full Story