5.6K views · 161 reactions | Bishop Michael Martin discussed the pope’s ministry and his legacy during a press conference this morning. Pope Francis brought his own style to the papacy, one that was influenced by his upbringing in South America and that conveyed “a genuine joy in life,” he said. Read more: https://bit.ly/3GjeOaZ | Catholic News Herald | Facebook

Bishop Michael Martin's homily to the new priests focused on the multiple roles the seven men would fill through their priesthood and how hungry the world is for their ministry. https://bit.ly/45pjqVk “Your role is to take the good news to the world, not just to wait for the world to come to you,” Bishop Martin said. “We know that the heart of the good news is the message of Jesus Christ…and how that gets understood becomes dependent on the seven of you, how your voice will be a prophetic one in

During his first homily as bishop of the Diocese of Charlotte, Bishop Michael Martin reflected on the day’s Gospel reading from Matthew in which Jesus asks His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” The question had relevance for him in his new role, Bishop Martin said, because in recent weeks his family members and others asked him what he should be called once he was ordained. He related Christ’s question to the deep personal relationship all of the faithful should try to build with Him. On Ma

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Bishop Michael Martin, OFM Conv. talks to pilgrims from the Diocese of Charlotte at the National Eucharistic Congress. #eucharisticcongress #eucharisticrevival #eucharisticpilgrimage | Catholic News Herald

Bishop Michael Martin visits St. Margaret Mary Parish in Swannanoa on Oct. 4. While the area is in recovery mode, Bishop Michael prayed with parishioners and offered them support as they move toward rebuilding their community. | Catholic News Herald