James Mark Beckman (born October 19, 1962) is an American priest of the Catholic Church who serves as bishop for the Diocese of Knoxville.
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. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 19, 1962 |
| 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 |
Biography
editOn July 13, 1990, Beckman was ordained to the priesthood.
Episcopal career
editPope 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
editReferences
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.
External links
editEpiscopal succession
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