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26 January 2026

Tradition vs. Modernism: The Stunning Contrast of Portland and Charlotte

From Purely Catholic


Here’s a tale of two dioceses. And depending on where you live… your ability to participate in reverent Catholic worship may completely change. The Archdiocese of Portland has just installed new communion kneelers in their cathedral at the same time as the Diocese of Charlotte are having them removed. So what’s behind this? Why is there no quarter for traditionalist practices within a diocese that promotes the synodal church? Why is the church using the slogan “all are welcome,” but intentionally alienating a portion of the laity? Let’s try to find out what’s going on.

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