Diocese of Charlotte

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DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTE (Dioecesis Carolinana)

Country : United States
Denomination : Roman Catholic

Established : 1971

Origin/meaning

The Celtic Cross on green represents Saint-Patrick, patron saint of the diocesan cathedral.

In the lower part the crown denotes Queen Charlotte, consort of king George III of England. The city of Charlotte is named after her.

Arms of Bishops

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  Michael Joseph Begley (1971-1984)

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  John Francis Donoghue (1984-1993)

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  William George Curlin (1994-2002)

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  Peter Joseph Jugis (2003-present)

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