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Bishop-elect Beckman is an avid hiker and has a deep appreciation for the beauty of God’s creation. His coat of arms reflects this part of his life, in which he has found much solace and communion with God in prayer. His personal arms display a symbolic natural setting, which also has ties to the bishop’s heritage, and to Sacred Scripture.

Father Chris Michelson, pastor of St. Albert the Great Parish since 2007, has retired as an active pastor but will continue to serve the Diocese of Knoxville as president of St. Joseph School and as special advisor to the president of Knoxville Catholic High School.

Dr. Eric Schexnaildre has ‘endless positive memories’ of his alma mater as he assumes his leadership role July 1

Bishop-elect James Mark Beckman will be ordained the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville on Friday, July 26 at 2 p.m. at the Knoxville Convention Center. Tickets are required for entry. Doors will open at 11:45 a.m. Please be seated by 1:30 p.m.

Every year, the Diocese of Knoxville holds a special Mass of confirmation for those adult Catholics who have been baptized and received their first Holy Communion but have not been confirmed.

The 2023-24 school year is now in the history books, and more than 240 graduating seniors at the Diocese of Knoxville’s two high schools are transitioning to the next phases of their lives.