| His Excellency, The Most Reverend 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 | (1962-10-19) October 19, 1962 (age 62) Lawrenceburg, Tennessee |
| Motto | Jesus Christ Yesterday Today and Forever |
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| 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
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. On July 26, 2024, Beckman was consecrated as a bishop.
See also
- Catholic Church hierarchy
- Catholic Church in the United States
- Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States
- List of Catholic bishops of the United States
- Lists of patriarchs, archbishops, and bishops
References
- "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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Episcopal succession
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| Preceded byRichard Stika | Bishop of Knoxville 2024–present |
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