Charlotte seminary changes prompt objections, ‘Martin fatigue’

[Michie]

A change to priestly formation programs in the Diocese of Charlotte will see seminarians spend a year as high school or middle school teachers. Charlotte’s Bishop Michael Martin says the move will give seminarians a chance to experience the “ordinary demands” of Catholic lay life, and to better understand how to teach the Catholic faith.

But the plan has prompted some pushback among diocesan clerics, with sources saying both that the idea is a disruption to priestly formation, and that Catholics in the diocese are experiencing a kind of “Martin fatigue” — a sense that the area’s new bishop has made major changes without sufficient consultation of local Catholics and clergy.

Some priests in Charlotte say they are overwhelmed by recent liturgical and administrative changes in their diocese — and that those changes have impacted clerical morale.

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Charlotte seminary changes prompt objections, ‘Martin fatigue’

"I think it is pretty widespread that people are just frustrated."

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[Michie]

Charlotte's Bishop Martin issues formal ban on altar rails

Bishop Martin of the Diocese of Charlotte has issued his ban on the use of altar rails, ushering more liturgical strife into the already distressed diocese.

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[chevyontheriver]

But the plan has prompted some pushback among diocesan clerics, with sources saying both that the idea is a disruption to priestly formation, and that Catholics in the diocese are experiencing a kind of “Martin fatigue” — a sense that the area’s new bishop has made major changes without sufficient consultation of local Catholics and clergy.

Some priests in Charlotte say they are overwhelmed by recent liturgical and administrative changes in their diocese — and that those changes have impacted clerical morale.

If a substantial proportion of the priests are in Martin fatigue it does not bode well for the diocese. Give it time and see if the number of seminarians plummets. Then bishop Martin can consolidate and close parishes. He inherited a pretty well functioning diocese and we'll see how quickly he crashes it.

 

[RileyG]

If a substantial proportion of the priests are in Martin fatigue it does not bode well for the diocese. Give it time and see if the number of seminarians plummets. Then bishop Martin can consolidate and close parishes. He inherited a pretty well functioning diocese and we'll see how quickly he crashes it.

Lord have mercy! Praying for a better decision!