Shawn McKnight


William Shawn McKnight
Bishop of Jefferson City
McKnight at a 2018 ordination
DioceseJefferson City
AppointedNovember 21, 2017
InstalledFebruary 6, 2018
PredecessorJohn R. Gaydos
Orders
OrdinationMay 28, 1994
by Eugene John Gerber
ConsecrationFebruary 6, 2018
by Robert James Carlson, John R. Gaydos, and Carl A. Kemme
Personal details
Born
William Shawn McKnight

(1968-06-26) June 26, 1968 (age 56)
EducationUniversity of Dallas
Pontifical College Josephinum
Pontifical Athenaeum of St. Anselm
MottoGratias agamus Domino
(Let us give thanks to the Lord)
Styles of
W. Shawn McKnight
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop
Coat of arms with the former diocesan logo

William Shawn McKnight[1] (born June 26, 1968), also known as W. Shawn McKnight, is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who has been serving as bishop of the Diocese of Jefferson City in Missouri since 2017.

  1. ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 21.11.2017". Holy See Press Office. Retrieved November 21, 2017.