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Diocese of Charlotte
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Charlotte priests submit dubia to Vatican over liturgical changes

"The pastoral letter of December 17 [has] caused a great deal of concern amongst the priests and faithful of the Diocese of Charlotte."

Michelle La Rosa
Jan 06, 2026
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More than 30 priests in the Diocese of Charlotte have submitted a set of questions to the Vatican related to recent liturgical changes announced by the local bishop, including a decision to ban the use of altar rails and kneelers for communion.

Bishop Michael Martin, OFM Conv. Credit: Diocese of Charlotte.

The dubia were sent in a letter to the Dicastery …

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