Peter Jugis Archives

Charlotte bishop suppresses Latin Mass, citing Traditionis Custodes

Charlotte Bishop Michael Martin cited Pope Francis’ Traditionis Custodes in his decision to shut down Latin Masses, a devastating blow to faithful across North Carolina.

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Emily Mangiaracina

• May 23, 2025May 29, 2025

Outspoken Bishop of Charlotte who oversaw growth of Latin Mass retires amid crackdown from Rome

Bishop Peter Jugis, known for his two-decade-long conservative leadership in the Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina, is retiring at 67, citing health reasons.

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Louis Knuffke

• Apr 10, 2024Apr 22, 2024

Lepanto Institute launches survey to rate orthodoxy, trustworthiness of US bishops

‘It is time, perhaps past time, long past time, for the faithful to encourage, I might say demand, that their bishops fulfill the responsibility of their office,’ Fr. James Altman said in a promotional video for the Lepanto Institute’s bishop trust survey.

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Andreas Wailzer

• Jul 11, 2023Jul 12, 2023