Pope Francis has appointed Father James Mark Beckman, 61, a priest of the Diocese of Nashville for more than three decades, as the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville. The appointment was announced in Washington, D.C., on May 7, 2024, by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States. Read more on the Diocese of Knoxville website.
Bishop-elect Beckman, AC’88
Father Creedon awarded the 2023 Christian Stewardship Award at International Catholic Stewardship Council Conference
Posted Thursday, November 2, 2023 6:00 am
ORLANDO — Reverend Joseph D. Creedon has been named the 2023 recipient of the Christian Stewardship Award by the board of directors of the International Catholic Stewardship Council (ICSC). The award was presented to Father Creedon during the Council’s opening plenary session in Orlando on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.
Father Creedon is pastor emeritus of Christ the King Parish in Kingston, where he served for 31 years. He served the Diocese of Providence for 55 years as a high school religion teacher, a college campus minister and as a parish priest. A number of publications have been inspired by his theological reflections. He is the author of “After the Ashes” and six other daily Lenten reflection booklets, “Crossing the Desert” and six other daily Advent reflection booklets, and two recently published books, “Stewardship: A Life-Giving Spirituality” and “Walking in the Light of His Word – Daily Scripture Reflections.” He has presented parish missions and stewardship workshops for parishes and clergy throughout the United States, Canada and Great Britain.
Father Creedon studied theology at the University of Louvain in Belgium. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Law Degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1991. He was also a Fellow of Psychiatry and Religion at the Menninger Clinic in 1980.
A profound stewardship resource for ICSC members, Father Creedon served two terms on the ICSC board of directors and was a member of ICSC’s Parish Stewardship Committee for several years.
“He has been a familiar face at many ICSC conferences over the years, most of the time as a popular presenter, always engaging attendees with his humor and wit,” according to the organization. “His contributions to parish stewardship formation cannot be over-stated. His knowledge and wisdom have helped to build up stewardship efforts in parishes and dioceses across North America and beyond.”
Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary in Collegeville, Minnesota recognized ACAA board member, Father Bob Flannery with the following Monday Accolade on 6 February 2023:
Fr. Bob Flannery ('73) is a Parliament of the World’s Religions board member. He is also in his twelfth year as a Regent for the School of Theology and Seminary. No matter where he goes or what he is doing, professionally and privately, Fr. Bob never passes up an opportunity to give the SOT/Sem kudos, as seen in his Parliament of the World’s Religions bio. We are deeply honored to have an alum with such a remarkable career using his studies from the SOT/Sem and equally humbled at our mention. Thank you, Fr. Bob, and we congratulate you on your election and appointment to the board of trustees at the Parliament of the World’s Religions!
The Flemish bishops, in consultation with the Rector of KU Leuven, have appointed Professor Reimund Bieringer as the new President of the Holy Spirit College and of the Leo XIII-Seminary in Leuven, as of September 1st, 2021. Professor Bieringer will temporarily remain President of the Justus Lipsius College, until a successor has been found. The bishops and the Rector thank Professor Bieringer for his willingness to accept this responsibility and wish him a smooth start.
Reimund is an alumnus of the American College who was ordained a priest of hus native diocese of Speyer (Germany) in 1988. Prior to being named Professor of New Testament in Leuven's Faculty of Theology, Reimund served as an associate pastor in his home diocese and occasionally assisted at the US Army post in Pirmasens, Germany. He is a world-renowned New Testament scholar, who has specialized in the study of 2 Corinthians and the Gospel of John.
Reimund Bieringer KUL Faculty profile.
Bishop Peter Muhich was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Robert Brom at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary, Duluth, on September 29, 1989.
Father Muhich is one of seven children of Louis and Sally Muhich. He attended elementary school at Eveleth public schools and high school at Eveleth High School. He attended college at St. Thomas College, studied theology at the American College at the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium, and has a licentiate degree in theology.
During Father Muhich’s ministry, he has served at St. Francis Church, Brainerd; St. Joseph Church, Grand Rapids; Our Lady of the Snows Church, Bigfork; St. Theresa Church, Effie; Holy Rosary Church, Aurora; Queen of Peace Church, Hoyt Lakes; St. Rose Church, Proctor; St. Philip Church, Saginaw; Blessed Sacrament Church, Hibbing; St. Leo Church, Hibbing; and Immaculate Conception Church, Hibbing. He is currently pastor of Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary, Duluth; St. Mary Star of the Sea, Duluth; and Our Lady of Mercy, Duluth. Father Muhich also serves on the Presbyteral Council.
In addition, Father Muhich has served as auditor on the diocesan tribunal, assisted the deacon formation program, College of Consultors, Clergy Personnel Board, and Priest Personnel Board.
Bishop Muhich was named Bishop of Rapid City on May 12, 2020.
On the occasion of the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord KU Leuven celebrates its Patron Saint's Day. For more than half a century, the university has awarded honorary doctorates during this event. The recipients of the doctorate honoris causa are honored for their distinguished academic, social or cultural contributions.
On 3 February 2020 the university awarded an honorary doctorate to five outstanding women: Kimberlé Crenshaw (USA), Liv Hatle, Mae Jemison, Valérie Masson-Delmotte and Nasrin Sotoudeh.
