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• 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.

• Catholic Charities distributes disaster relief to areas hit by Florence

  

  By Catholic News Service
  Published September 20, 2018

  RALEIGH, N.C. (CNS)—The Carolinas were hard hit with record rainfall and flooding rivers from tropical storm Florence since it made landfall Sept. 14. And although the storm was downgraded from a hurricane to a Category 1 tropical storm, it still caused extensive water damage. At least 32 people died in storm-related incidents, tens of thousands […]

• Bishop Zarama pledges to be close to parishioners at N.C. installation Mass

  

  By KATE TURGEON WATSON, Catholic News Service
  Published September 7, 2017

  RALEIGH, N.C. (CNS)—For nearly four minutes, the faithful shared heartfelt applause. Bishop Luis R. Zarama walked through much of Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral holding an apostolic letter signed by Pope Francis. The message, conveyed by the traditions and words of the installation Mass, was clear. Bishop Zarama was the shepherd. Those present were his […] Full Story

• Two thousand witness history at dedication of new Raleigh cathedral

  

  By KATE TURGEON WATSON, Catholic News Service
  Published August 4, 2017

  RALEIGH, N.C. (CNS)—The Diocese of Raleigh began the day with the smallest Catholic cathedral in the continental United States. But when the July 26 dedication of a new cathedral concluded, the diocese was home to one of the largest in the country. Bishop Michael F. Burbidge said of Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, “(People) are […]

• 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 […]

• 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

• Bishop Gossman dies at age 83; was outspoken voice for social justice

  By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
  Published August 15, 2013

  RALEIGH, N.C. (CNS)—Retired Bishop F. Joseph Gossman, who had led the Diocese of Raleigh for 31 years before he retired in 2006, died Aug. 12 in Raleigh after a long illness. He was 83. Bishop Gossman presided over the diocese’s growth during his tenure. An outspoken voice for social justice, he championed the rights of […] 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

• Charlotte Diocese To Host Regional Stewardship Day

  Published February 28, 2013

  CONCORD—The 12th annual regional stewardship day conference will be held on Saturday, April 27, at the Embassy Suites in Concord, N.C., outside of Charlotte. The conference is a collaborative event hosted and sponsored by the Dioceses of Charlotte, Charleston, S.C., Raleigh, N.C., Savannah, and the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Those interested in stewardship as a way […]

• Regional Stewardship Conference To Be Held In N.C.

  Published March 3, 2011

  Whether your parish is just starting to promote stewardship as a way of life or has been actively involved for years, the tenth Regional Stewardship Conference will feature something for you. The conference, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Dioceses of Charlotte, Charleston, Raleigh and Savannah, will be held on Saturday, April 9, […] Full Story

• Stewardship Conference To Be Checkered Flag Event

  Published March 6, 2008

   Stewardship devotees should “start their engines” for the 2008 Regional Stewardship Conference, to be held in Concord, N.C., home of Lowe’s Motor Speedway, on April 19 at the Embassy Suites Hotel/Concord Convention Center. The conference will begin with registration at 8:30 a.m. and end with Mass at 4 p.m. The event will be hosted by […]

• Conference Highlights St. Brigid Stewardship

  By CHRISTINE HEUSINGER, Special Contributor
  Published May 25, 2006

  More than 300 people from 82 parishes across five dioceses attended the fifth annual Regional Stewardship Day Conference, held in Cary, N.C., on April 29 and sponsored by the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the dioceses of Charlotte, Raleigh, Charleston and Savannah. The keynote speaker was Dan Conway, president of RSI Catholic Services Group. Conway has […] Full Story

• Regional Stewardship Conference Set For April 29

  Published March 23, 2006

  Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Dioceses of Charlotte, Charleston, Raleigh, and Savannah, the fifth Regional Stewardship Day Conference will be held on April 29 at the Embassy Suites in Cary, N.C. The United States Bishops’ Pastoral Letter, “Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response,” is the document that defines stewardship, inspires Catholics, and challenges them […] Full Story