Bishop Michael Martin on making disciples, Charlotte’s growth and liturgy debates

This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Zac speak with Bishop Michael Martin, O.F.M. Conv., of the Diocese of Charlotte. Bishop Martin sparked headlines in 2025 when a document leaked with plans to restrict the Latin Mass and other liturgical practices in his diocese. 0:00 Who is Bishop Michael Martin? 3:15 Cesar Chavez's abuse exposed 6:22 Pope Leo calls bishops to Rome 10:55 Belgian bishop plans to ordain married men 15:00 Pope Leo's favorite Easter candy 16:45 From Franciscan friar to bishop of Charlotte 23:37 More bishops from religious communities? 27:20 The church in Charlotte is booming 32:14 Bishop Martin's pastoral vision 38:40 Liturgical reforms and a media storm 47:05 Restricting Communion rails and the traditional Latin Mass 56:54 Unity and uniformity in the church 59:19 Impressions of Pope Leo XIV 1:04:16 Faith sharing: unintentional digital detox Links: How the cover-up of Cesar Chavez’s abuse mirrored the clergy sex abuse crisis: https://www.americamagazine.org/short... What you need to know about Pope Leo’s October meeting on marriage and family: https://www.americamagazine.org/vatic... Belgian bishop says he will ‘make every effort’ to ordain married men by 2028: https://www.americamagazine.org/news/... You can follow us on X and on Instagram @jesuiticalshow. You can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/jesuitical. Please consider supporting Jesuitical by becoming a digital subscriber to America magazine at americamagazine.org/subscribe ****** You can follow us on X and on Instagram @jesuiticalshow. You can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/jesuitical. ****** Please consider supporting Jesuitical by becoming a digital subscriber to America magazine at https://www.americamagazine.org/subsc... ****** Sign-up for our newsletter: http://bit.ly/2Ka4SOi ****** Follow us on Social Media: • America Media on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2Kal3Ll • America Media on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2viJosZ