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.

The Reverend

Robert W. Marshall
Bishop-Elect of Alexandria
DioceseMemphis
AppointedApril 21, 2020
PredecessorDavid Talley
Orders
OrdinationJune 10, 2000
by Terry Steib
Personal details
Born (1959-06-17) June 17, 1959
Memphis, Tennessee

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.

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See also

References
  1. "Resignations and Appointments, 21.04.2020" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. April 21, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  2. "Welcome Bishop-elect Robert Marshall" (Press release). Diocese of Alexandria. April 20, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  3. "Pope Francis Names Father Robert Marshall of Diocese of Memphis as Bishop of Alexandria" (Press release). Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  4. "Former Memphis pastor appointed as Bishop of Catholic Diocese, official says". Retrieved April 21, 2020.
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