Update on ordination of Bishop-elect Beckman

The episcopal ordination and installation of Bishop-elect James Mark Beckman, fourth bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville, will be celebrated at the Knoxville Convention Center on Friday, July 26 beginning at 2 p.m. ET. Formal invitations, instructions for clergy, and information about how the faithful can attend the Mass will be announced soon. Bishop-elect Beckman was appointed by Pope Francis on May 7. Video of the press conference is on the DioKnox TV YouTube page.