Robert W. Marshall

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His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Robert W. Marshall
Bishop of Alexandria
Diocese Alexandria
AppointedApril 21, 2020
InstalledAugust 20, 2020
Predecessor David Talley
Orders
OrdinationJune 10, 2000
by  Terry Steib
ConsecrationAugust 20, 2020
by  Gregory Michael Aymond, J. Terry Steib, and David Talley
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Born (1959-06-17) June 17, 1959 (age 64)
Memphis, Tennessee
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Robert William Marshall, Jr. (born June 17, 1959) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church who has been serving as Bishop of Alexandria in Louisiana since 2020.

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Biography

Early life

Robert Marshall was born on June 17, 1959, in Memphis, Tennessee. He attended Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, then went to Christian Brothers University in Memphis, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in history degree in 1980. In 1983, Marshall earned a Juris Doctor degree at the University of Memphis law school. [1] He then practiced civil law for twelve years in St. Louis, Missouri, and Memphis. [2]

Having decided to become a priest, Marshall entered Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans in 1995 and completed his Master of Divinity degree in 2000. [2]

Priesthood

Marshall was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Memphis on June 10, 2000, by Bishop Terry Steib at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Memphis. [3] [4] After his 2000 ordination, the diocese assigned Marshall to pastoral assignments in the following Tennessee parishes:

Marshall also served on the presbyteral council and the college of consultors. Marshall was the delegate of Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, who served as apostolic administrator of the diocese from October 2018 to April 2019. Marshall was appointed vicar general of the diocese in April 2019 by Bishop David P. Talley, the new bishop.

Bishop of Alexandria

Pope Francis appointed Marshall as bishop of the Diocese of Alexandria on April 21, 2020. [6] [7] He was consecrated by Archbishop Gregory Aymond on August 20, 2020, at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Resignations and Appointments, 21.04.2020" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. April 21, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Our Bishop – Bishop Robert W. Marshall, Jr". Diocese of Alexandria. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
  3. ↑ "Welcome Bishop-elect Robert Marshall" (Press release). Diocese of Alexandria. April 20, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  4. 1 2 "Bishop Robert William Marshall [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
  5. ↑ "Pope Francis Names Father Robert Marshall of Diocese of Memphis as Bishop of Alexandria". US Conference of Catholic Bishops. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
  6. ↑ "Pope Francis Names Father Robert Marshall of Diocese of Memphis as Bishop of Alexandria" (Press release). Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Former Memphis pastor appointed as Bishop of Catholic Diocese, official says" . Retrieved April 21, 2020.
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