James Mark Beckman Explained

Honorific-Prefix:His Excellency, The Most Reverend
James Mark Beckman
Bishop of Knoxville
Diocese:Knoxville
Appointed:May 7, 2024
Enthroned:July 26, 2024
Predecessor:Richard Stika
Ordination:July 13, 1990
Ordained By:James Daniel Niedergeses
Consecration:July 26, 2024
Consecrated By:Shelton Fabre, J. Mark Spalding, and James Vann Johnston Jr.
Birth Date:19 October 1962
Birth Place:Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
Coat Of Arms:Coat of arms of James Mark Beckman, Bishop of Knoxville.svg
Motto:Jesus Christ Yesterday Today and Forever
James Mark Beckman
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Relstyle: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

On July 13, 1990, Beckman was ordained to the priesthood.

Episcopal career

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.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Resignations and Appointments, 07.05.2024 . May 7, 2024 .
  2. News: Pope Francis Appoints Father James Mark Beckman as Bishop of Knoxville . May 7, 2024.
  3. News: Tennessee native will be the new bishop for Diocese of Knoxville . May 7, 2024.