(OSV News) Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Peter J. Jugis, 67, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina, for health reasons and appointed Conventual Franciscan Father Michael T. Martin, 62, as his successor. Bishop Jugis, who has headed the diocese since 2003, is 67, eight years younger
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Finding common purpose with the Georgia Life Alliance, the Archdiocese of Atlanta will once again be represented at a rally and march around the State Capit .
Pope Francis has named three Philadelphia priests as new assistant bishops for the Philadelphia Archdiocese. Archbishop Nelson Pérez made the announcement Dec. 8.