Mark Eckman

The Most Reverend Mark Anthony Eckman
Bishop of Pittsburgh
Diocese	Pittsburgh
Appointed	June 4, 2025
Installed	July 14, 2025
Predecessor	David Zubik
Previous post(s)	Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh and Titular Bishop of Sitifis (2022-2025)
Orders
Ordination	May 11, 1985 by  Anthony Bevilacqua
Consecration	January 11, 2022 by  David Zubik, David Bonnar, and Edward J. Burns
Personal details
Born	(1959-02-09) February 9, 1959 (age 66) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Education	Duquesne University Saint Vincent Seminary
Motto	To serve in faith and charity

Styles of Mark Anthony Eckman
Reference style	His Excellency The Most Reverend
Spoken style	Your Excellency
Religious style	Bishop

Coat of Arms as Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh

Mark Anthony Eckman (born February 9, 1959) is an American Catholic prelate who has been serving as the bishop for the Diocese of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania since 2025, after having been an auxiliary bishop of the same diocese since 2022.

Biography

Early life

Mark Eckman was born on February 9, 1959, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended Saint Valentine Elementary School and South Hills Catholic High School in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania. ^[1]

After his high school graduation, Eckman entered Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1981. Deciding to become a priest, he continued his studies at Saint Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. ^[2]

Priesthood

On May 11, 1985, Eckman was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Pittsburgh by Archbishop Anthony Bevilacqua at St. Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh, ^{[2] [3]} After his ordination in 1985, the diocese assigned Eckman as parochial vicar to Resurrection parish in Pittsburgh (1985 to 1990), Saint Sebastian in Ross Township (1990 to 1991), Saint Valentine in Bethel Park (1991 to 1992), Saint Winifred in Castle Shannon (1992 to 1994), amd Saint John Vianney in Pittsburgh (1994 to 1998). ^[2]

The diocese in 1998 placed Eckman as pastor at Saint Sylvester Parish in Pittsburgh, where he would serve for the next 11 years. In 2006, he also became pastor at St. Norbert Parish in Pittsburgh. In 2009, he was made pastor of Saint Thomas More Parish, remaining there until 2021. He was made episcopal vicar for clergy personnel in 2013. ^[2]

Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh

Eckman was named auxiliary bishop of Pittsburgh in 2021. ^{[2] [1] [4]} On January 11, 2022, Eckman was consecrated by Zubik at St. Paul Cathedral, with David Bonnar and Edward J. Burns serving as co-consecrators. ^[5]

Bishop of Pittsburgh

On June 4, 2025, Eckman succeeded David Zubik as the Bishop of Pittsburgh. ^[6] He was installed as diocesan bishop on July 14, 2025 at Saint Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh. ^[7]

References

1. "Pope Francis Appoints Father Mark Eckman Auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of Pittsburgh". Diocese of Pittsburgh. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
2. "Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh". US Conference of Catholic Bishops. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
3. "Bishop Mark Anthony Eckman [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
4. "Pope Francis Appoints Fr. Mark Eckman As Auxiliary Bishop In The Diocese Of Pittsburgh". CBS News. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
5. "Father Mark Anthony Eckman". Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
6. "Rinunce e nomine, 04.06.2025" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See. 4 June 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
7. "The Holy See Announces the Appointment of Bishop Mark Eckman as 13th Bishop of Pittsburgh" (Press release). Diocese of Pittsburgh. 4 June 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2025.

External links

• Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh Official Site

Episcopal succession

Catholic Church titles
Preceded by David Zubik	Bishop of Pittsburgh 2025-Present	Succeeded by Incumbent
Preceded by -	Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh 2022-2025	Succeeded by -