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CHARLOTTE— The Diocese of Charlotte today announced that longtime Bishop Peter J. Jugis, 67, is retiring due to health limitations, and that Pope Francis has appointed Father Michael T. Martin, OFM Conv., of Atlanta, as his successor to lead the growing diocese. Read the story.

Watch a replay of the press conference introducing Bishop-Elect Martin.

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