Pope Francis appoints Reverend James Mark Beckman as new Bishop of Knoxville, TN, replacing Stika amid sex abuse allegation mishandling.
Pope Francis has appointed Reverend James Mark Beckman as the new Bishop of Knoxville, Tennessee, following the resignation of former Bishop Richard Stika under pressure for mishandling sex abuse allegations. Beckman, a priest of the Diocese of Nashville, will be installed as the new bishop in July. His appointment marks a new chapter for the Diocese of Knoxville after a turbulent period under Stika's leadership.
May 07, 2024
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