The Ordination of Bishop James Mark Beckman
as the Fourth Bishop of Knoxville
Our pastor Father Mark Beckman will be ordained and installed as the fourth Bishop of Knoxville on July 26, 2024 in Knoxville, TN.
Farewell receptions for Bishop-elect Beckman
There will be two opportunities to say farewell to Bishop-elect Beckman at receptions held in the fellowship hall at St. Henry Church on Sunday, June 30th. If you love to make/bake sign up to bring homemade breakfast and dessert items to these events.
After the 9 a.m. Mass - (10:00 - 10:40 a.m.) brief reception that must conclude by 10:40 so that the parking lot can clear for 11 a.m. Mass.
After the 11 a.m. Mass - we expect this reception to last about an hour.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Would you like to volunteer to help with the receptions? Wonderful! Check out our sign-up link below to see how you and your family can help. Donate homemade treats for our receptions, or help with set-up and clean-up. Either way, we appreciate you!
SHARE YOUR MEMORIES OF FR. MARK
We all have so many memories with Fr. Mark. We would love to see yours. Click the link below to upload your photo memories of Fr. Mark through the years. These photos will rotate in a slideshow that will play during the receptions.
Diocesan Farewell at the Cathedral on June 25. RSVP to attend by emailing info@cathedralnashville.org.
Take a charter bus to the ordination
Leave from St. Henry Church on the morning of the ordination. Drive to Knoxville and attend the ordination. Then, head back to Nashville that evening. Limited seats available.
TICKETS, LIVESTREAM, AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ATTENDING
You will need a ticket to attend the Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Bishop Mark Beckman. The link to get tickets will go live on June 24 at 8 a.m. CST at dioknox.org/episcopal-ordination.