Robert W. Marshall
Robert W. Marshall (born June 17, 1959) is an American priest of the Catholic Church who has been appointed bishop of the Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana.
Robert W. Marshall | |
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Bishop-Elect of Alexandria | |
Diocese | Memphis |
Appointed | April 21, 2020 |
Predecessor | David Talley |
Orders | |
Ordination | June 10, 2000 by Terry Steib |
Personal details | |
Born | Memphis, Tennessee | June 17, 1959
Biography
Marshall was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and graduated from Christian Brothers High School and Christian Brothers University there, graduating with a bachelor's degree in history in 1980. In 1983 he earned a law degree at the University of Memphis.[1] He then practiced law for twelve years in St. Louis, Missouri, and Memphis. He entered Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans in 1995 and completed his Master of Divinity degree in 2000. He was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Memphis on June 10, 2000, by Bishop Terry Steib.[2]
Bishop of Alexandria
Pope Francis appointed him bishop of the Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana, on April 21, 2020.[3][4] His consecration and installation has been scheduled for August 20, 2020, at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria. Seating will be limited and face masks will be required because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
See also
- Catholic Church hierarchy
- Catholic Church in the United States
- Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States
- List of Catholic bishops of the United States
- Lists of patriarchs, archbishops, and bishops
References
- "Resignations and Appointments, 21.04.2020" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. April 21, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- "Welcome Bishop-elect Robert Marshall" (Press release). Diocese of Alexandria. April 20, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- "Pope Francis Names Father Robert Marshall of Diocese of Memphis as Bishop of Alexandria" (Press release). Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- "Former Memphis pastor appointed as Bishop of Catholic Diocese, official says". Retrieved April 21, 2020.