Bishop-Elect Michael Martin, OFM Conv., is welcomed to the Diocese of Charlotte April 9 by Bishop Peter Jugis, who announced his retirement today due to health reasons. Bishop-Elect Martin will become the fifth Bishop of Charlotte in May.
Charlotte Bishop-Elect Michael Martin, OFM Conv., and retiring Bishop Peter Jugis distribute Communion during a Mass in the Diocese of Charlotte Pastoral Center chapel April 9, before the bishop-elect embarked on a series of visits around Charlotte.
Charlotte Bishop-Elect Michael Martin, OFM Conv., and retiring Bishop Peter Jugis offer Mass in the Diocese of Charlotte Pastoral Center chapel April 9.
Bishop-Elect Michael Martin, OFM Conv., greets and prays with a family who came through the food distribution line at Catholic Charities' food pantry in the Diocese of Charlotte Pastoral Center April 9.
Bishop-Elect Michael Martin, OFM Conv., greets a volunteer at Catholic Charities' food pantry that operates inside the Diocese of Charlotte Pastoral Center. The Atlanta priest was appointed the fifth Bishop of Charlotte on April 9.
Charlotte Bishop-Elect Michael Martin, OFM Conv., takes questions during a press conference at the diocese's pastoral center April 9, hours after Pope Francis announced his appointment as the fifth Bishop of Charlotte, succeeding Bishop Peter Jugis.
Bishop-Elect Michael Martin, OFM Conv., tours Charlotte Catholic High School April 9 with students Natalie Dominguez (left) and Madeline Lewis, during his first day visiting the Diocese of Charlotte.
Bishop-Elect Michael Martin, OFM Conv., speaks to students at Charlotte Catholic High School April 9, during his first day visiting the Diocese of Charlotte following the announcement that he will become the fifth Bishop of Charlotte.
Bishop-Elect Michael Martin, OFM Conv., speaks to students in a theology class at Charlotte Catholic High School April 9, during his first day visiting the Diocese of Charlotte following the announcement that he will become the fifth Bishop of Charlotte.
Charlotte Bishop-Elect Michael Martin, OFM Conv., visits the health clinic at Holy Angels. The clinic, named for the late Bishop William Curlin, enables Holy Angels to provide specialized care to its residents.
Charlotte Bishop-Elect Michael Martin, OFM Conv., greets Holy Angels' youngest resident during an April 9 visit. Belmont-based Holy Angels cares for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities and delicate medical conditions.
Charlotte Bishop-Elect Michael Martin, OFM Conv., greets Holy Angels' youngest resident during an April 9 visit. Belmont-based Holy Angels cares for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities and delicate medical conditions.
Bishop-Elect Michael Martin, OFM Conv., holds Holy Angels' youngest resident during his visit April 9 to the Diocese of Charlotte, following the Vatican's announcement that he will succeed retiring Bishop Peter Jugis.
Bishop-Elect Michael Martin, OFM Conv., holds Holy Angels' youngest resident during his visit. Belmont-based Holy Angels cares for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities and delicate medical conditions.
Charlotte Bishop-Elect Michael Martin, OFM Conv., greets Holy Angels resident Zach during an April 9 visit to the Diocese of Charlotte following the Vatican's announcement that he will succeed Bishop Peter Jugis.
Charlotte Bishop-Elect Michael Martin, OFM Conv., blesses Holy Angels resident Mark during an April 9 visit to the Diocese of Charlotte following the Vatican's announcement that he will succeed Bishop Peter Jugis.
Charlotte Bishop-Elect Michael Martin, OFM Conv., speaks April 9 to Father Christopher Brock, one of the Diocese of Charlotte's newest priests.
