Bishop Michael Martin, 63, -appointed by Bergoglio- of Charlotte, North Carolina, cracked down on the Roman Rite in a May 23 decree. He was appointed in April 2024.
In 2023, his predecessor, Bishop Peter Jugis, requested an extension from the Vatican to "allow" for four parish churches to continue with the Roman Rite. Bishop Jugis abolished the Masses in five other parish churches.
The extension expires this year, writes Bishop Martin: "I am now ready to finish the diocese’s implementation of the norms established in Traditionis Custodes (2021)".
Key phrase: "Effective July 8, 2025, the Traditional Latin Mass will no longer be celebrated at parish churches in the Diocese of Charlotte."
It is estimated that the decree will affect 1,500 Catholics.
Bishop Martin has designated only one chapel in the diocese for the Roman Rite. This is the Freedom Christian Center of Mooresville, a former Protestant temple. The 5,000-square-foot building was purchased by the Diocese of Charlotte and is currently undergoing a $700,000 renovation.
The Priestly Fraternity of St Pius X (FSSPX) operates St Anthony of Padua Chapel in Mount Holly, which is located within the diocese.
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