The Gateway Pundit reported on an internal memo from the Diocese of Charlotte in North Carolina, which revealed a calculated strategy to silence Catholics who raise concerns over the suppression of the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM).
The disturbing document, titled “Traditionis Custodes Implementation in the Diocese of Charlotte 2025: Responses to Concerns,” was shared on X by Catholic scholar Dr. Peter Kwasniewski.
In a move straight out of a globalist playbook, Bishop Michael T. Martin announced on May 23, 2025, that all four parish TLMs in the diocese will be shut down and consolidated into a single, former Protestant church at 757 Oakridge Farm Hwy., Mooresville, NC, effective July 8.
Citing Pope Francis’ 2021 Traditionis Custodes, the bishop is cracking down, claiming the move is about “Church unity.” But the 2,000-word memo tells a different story—a cynical script for priests to gaslight parishioners and squash dissent.
The memo admits the suppression will be “painful for our faithful” but doubles down, saying Pope Francis knew the pain it would cause and still pushed forward with his restrictive norms.
It arrogantly dismisses calls for compromise, stating, “Listening and agreeing aren’t the same thing,” and insists Bishop Martin “cares deeply” for western North Carolina Catholics, while offering no justification for obliterating their cherished liturgies.
“Asking for extensions when none are warranted only prolongs the pain and uncertainty,” the memo sneers, as if the faithful’s devotion to the TLM is a problem to be eradicated.
The memo admits the suppression will be “painful for our faithful” but doubles down, saying Pope Francis knew the pain it would cause and still pushed forward with his restrictive norms.
After widespread media coverage by TGP and others, and outrage from parishioners and Catholics worldwide, Bishop Martin announced a decision to “pause” his efforts to suppress TLM until the Vatican’s October deadline, instead of the July 8 deadline he proposed.
Bishop Martin accepted a request from four parish priests, who sent a letter expressing concerns over the changes, to wait until the Vatican’s October 2nd to implement any changes.
Now, Regina Magazine has released a trailer for its upcoming documentary film about the TLM crackdown in Charlotte. North Carolina.
Bread Not Stones shares the stories and lives of Catholics who deeply cherish the TLM and will suffer if a ban is permitted.
“Regina Magazine recounts what has happened in the Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina. This film, soon to be released, is dedicated to all parishes throughout the world who have had their beloved communities shattered by the implementation of Church policy which has either misunderstood or misrepresented the true nature of the faithful’s love of the Vetus Ordo.”
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