Mark Anthony Eckman
Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh
Titular Bishop of Sitifis
DiocesePittsburgh
AppointedNovember 5, 2021
InstalledJanuary 11, 2022
Other post(s)Titular Bishop of Sitifis
Orders
OrdinationMay 11, 1985
by Anthony Bevilacqua
ConsecrationJanuary 11, 2022
by David Zubik, David Bonnar, and Edward J. Burns
Personal details
Born (1959-02-09) February 9, 1959
MottoTo serve in faith and charity
Styles of
Mark Anthony Eckman
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Mark Anthony Eckman (born February 9, 1959) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who has been serving as auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania since 2022.

Biography

Mark Eckman was born on February 9, 1959, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On May 11, 1985, Eckman was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Pittsburgh by then Archbishop Anthony Bevilacqua.

Pope Francis appointed Eckman as an auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Pittsburgh on November 5, 2021.[1][2][3] On January 11, 2022, Eckman was consecrated by Bishop David Zubik.[4]

See also

References

  1. "Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh". Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  2. "Pope Francis Appoints Father Mark Eckman Auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of Pittsburgh". Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  3. "Pope Francis Appoints Fr. Mark Eckman As Auxiliary Bishop In The Diocese Of Pittsburgh". Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  4. "Father Mark Anthony Eckman". Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 5 November 2021.

Episcopal succession


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