Roman Catholic Bishops
Since its erection as a diocese in 1971, Charlotte has had four bishops:
- Michael Joseph Begley (1971–1984)
- John Francis Donoghue (1984–1993)
- William G. Curlin (1994–2002)
- Peter Joseph Jugis (2003–present)
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