James Mark Beckman
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James Mark Beckman | |
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Bishop of Knoxville | |
Diocese | Knoxville |
Appointed | May 7, 2024 |
Installed | July 26, 2024 |
Predecessor | Richard Stika |
Orders | |
Ordination | July 13, 1990 by James Daniel Niedergeses |
Consecration | July 26, 2024 by Shelton Fabre, J. Mark Spalding, and James Vann Johnston Jr. |
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Born | |
Motto | Jesus Christ Yesterday Today and Forever |
Coat of arms | ![]() |
Styles of James Mark Beckman | |
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Reference style | |
Spoken style | Your Excellency |
Religious style | Bishop |
James Mark Beckman (born October 19, 1962) is an American priest of the Catholic Church who serves as bishop for the Diocese of Knoxville.
Biography
[edit]On July 13, 1990, Beckman was ordained to the priesthood.
Episcopal career
[edit]Pope Francis appointed Beckman bishop for the Diocese of Knoxville on May 7, 2024.[1][2][3] On July 26, 2024, Beckman was consecrated as a bishop.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 07.05.2024". Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "Pope Francis Appoints Father James Mark Beckman as Bishop of Knoxville". Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "Tennessee native will be the new bishop for Diocese of Knoxville". Retrieved May 7, 2024.
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