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Parents set the tone for the faith in Shawn McKnight’s formative years

Responding to the call

Colleagues describe a leader with a brilliant mind but a shepherd’s heart

Listening, coresponsibility, and focus on mission characterize archbishop’s leadership style

Deacons feel ‘seen’ by Archbishop McKnight

New archbishop has a missionary heart, say priests of former diocese

Former colleagues remember a thinker — and a doer

Sacred art, saints and devotions guide the new archbishop’s spiritual life

Former parishioners of ‘Father Shawn’ say he knew how to get people on board

Transition team has been working to make the installation a success for more than a year

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