Bishop Michael T. Martin
Michael Thomas Martin, O.F.M. Conv., is our bishop serving as the fifth bishop of Charlotte since 2024. A Conventual Franciscan, he was ordained in 1989 and has held roles as educator, school president, and director of the Duke University Catholic Center.
In 2022, his order assigned him to ministry in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, where he served as pastor of St. Philip Benizi Parish in Jonesboro, Georgia, until his episcopal appointment by Pope Francis on April 9, 2024.
On May 29, 2024, he was ordained to the episcopate by the Most Rev. Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., Archbishop of Atlanta, and on May 30, 2024, he was installed as the fifth Bishop of Charlotte, succeeding the Most Rev. Peter J. Jugis.
Bishop Martin's Messages
Below are several of Bishop Martin's messages and requests. Check back regularly as we will be adding to this section when new messages are sent to us from the Bishop.
Everyone so Loves Jesus, We Share Him with Others: A Pastoral Vision for the Diocese of Charlotte (February 2026)
Click here to see Bishop Martin's Pastoral Vision
Please click here to read Bishop Martin's request to assist Venezuela through a second collection on (July 18-19, 2026)
Please click here to see the original letter from Bishop Martin to priests across the diocese regarding the Beatification of the Georgia Martyrs (July 2026)
Bishop Martin's Diocesan Wide Homily to recognize America 250! (June 27-28, 2026)
Bishop Martin's homily from the 2026 Priesthood Ordination Mass (5/30/26)