Good morning to the 2024 graduates of Saint Louis University College of Public Health and Social Justice!

Pope Francis Appoints Father James Mark Beckman Next Bishop of Knoxville

“I am blessed and honored to accept this appointment from the Holy Father,” Bishop-elect Beckman said. “I am a native Tennessean, and I am grateful that I can continue serving the Church and now the faithful of the Diocese of Knoxville in this region that I know well and love tremendously.”

This is the best church news I’ve heard in a long time!

Fr. Mark taught me in high school. He was an important influence on how I’ve grown as a human, a leader, and a Catholic Christian.

You don’t see many new bishop pictures featuring a fleece jacket. Consider it evidence of Beckman’s sheepy aroma. 😆

May God continue to bless Bishop-Elect Beckman & the people of Knoxville.

Just saw my first c*bertruck “in the wild.”

#Meh

Finished reading: Managing Transitions (25th anniversary edition) by William Bridges 📚

Transition is like a low-pressure area on the organizational weather map. It attracts all the storms and conflicts in the area, past as well as present.

Confession: It was really hard to read this book without dwelling on the bad transitions I’ve experienced in the past. I hope I can contribute some positive value to the future transitions in which I will play a part.

Finished reading: Listening Together by Timothy Radcliffe 📚

Lots of good guidance & encouragement for embracing the synodal way.

Life is…

🎶 We gonna rock down to salami avenue 🎶

We Need to Make Cities Less Car-Dependent

💯! via Scientific American. This is a public health win and will improve our quality of life.

If you make a statue of me, please use this pose. Thank you.