In pastoral on Communion norms, Bishop Martin emphasizes Eucharist is communal act of worship December 23, 2025By Patricia L. Guilfoyle OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Eucharist, Feature, News, World News, Worship & Sacraments Bishop Michael T. Martin, a Baltimore native, has established guidelines for the reception of holy Communion in the Diocese of Charlotte to strengthen unity in worship, uphold the church’s liturgical norms and encourage active participation by the faithful.
