In the light of the updated situation, in which Bishop Martin has canceled his Protocol and plan to eliminate all parish-based Traditional Latin Masses in the Diocese of Charlotte on July 8th, returning to the original plan of preserving them until October 2nd (here)…

…and where he still remains intent upon not asking for a renewal of these permissions (here), which has been granted by Rome to other Dioceses (example) upon request…

We, therefore, encourage all the Faithful to quickly contact the Bishop via letter and email. It is appropriate (and encouraged by the Church) that the Faithful make known their concerns to the members of the Church’s hierarchy. Please appeal to the Bishop to reconsider his decision not to seek from Rome a renewal of the TLM permissions and grant full access, throughout the Diocese, to this highly-desired and most sacred, ancient, and enduring form of the Sacred Liturgy.

The Faithful should write to the Bishop weekly until this issue is addressed in favor of the Faithful who deserve the Bishop’s support and assistance in this matter.

It is important for the Faithful to be sure to compose their letters in a respectful and humble tone, yet also clear and direct. The Bishop is a Successor of the Apostles and is due honor and respect. We should write to the Bishop as to one whom we love, expecting that he will reply with a reciprocal Christian charity.

Faithful Advocate strongly opposes any disrespect toward ecclesiastical superiors.

Written letters, which are encouraged, can be sent here:

Most Reverend Michael T. Martin, OFM Conv.

Diocese of Charlotte

1123 South Church Street

Charlotte, NC 28203

The Bishop can be emailed here: bishopsoffice@rcdoc.org