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Bishop to retire after 20 years at the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte

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On Tuesday, the church announced that 67-year-old Bishop Peter J. Jugis would be retiring due to health limitations.

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The Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Catholic bishop retires after 20 years. Diocese names successor.

The Most Rev. Peter Jugis is stepping down due to health limitations, diocese says.

21 days ago·Charlotte, United States

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WCCB Charlotte

Charlotte Diocese Bishop Retires After 20 Years - WCCB Charlotte's CW

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – 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. Bishop Jugis submitted his request for retirement to Rome last June, saying a chronic but non-life-threatening kidney condition made it difficult for him to preside over lengthy l…

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Queen City News

Longtime Charlotte bishop retiring after 20 years; replacement named

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) - A longtime Charlotte bishop has retired and his successor has been anointed, the Diocese of Charlotte announced on Tuesday. Bishop Peter Jugis, 67, is retiring and Father Michael T. Martin, 62, has been named the fifth Bishop of Charlotte. Health reasons are being cited for Jugis' departure, the church said. Martin comes from Atlanta and his past includes stints in Baltimore, Durham, and New York. The Diocese …

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