David Talley

David Prescott Talley (born September 11, 1950) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, serving as the bishop of the Diocese of Memphis in Tennessee since 2019.

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

David Prescott Talley
Bishop of Memphis
DioceseMemphis
AppointedMarch 5, 2019
InstalledApril 2, 2019
PredecessorMartin Holley
Orders
OrdinationJune 3, 1989
by Eugene Antonio Marino
ConsecrationApril 2, 2013
by Wilton Daniel Gregory, Luis Rafael Zarama, and Gregory John Hartmayer
Personal details
Born (1950-09-11) September 11, 1950
Columbus, Georgia, US
DenominationRoman Catholic
Previous post(s)
Alma materAuburn University
University of Georgia
Saint Meinrad Seminary
Pontifical Gregorian University
MottoDabo vobis cor novum
(Will give you a new heart)
Styles of
David Prescott Talley
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Talley previously served as bishop of the Diocese of Alexandria in Louisiana (2016 to 2017) and as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta in Georgia (2013 to 2016).

Biography

Early life

David Talley was born in Columbus, Georgia, on September 11, 1950. Raised as a Southern Baptist, Talley converted to Catholicism in 1974 while attending Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama.[1][2] After graduating from Auburn, he entered the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgira, receiving a Master of Social Work degree. Talley then served as a caseworker for abused and neglected children in Fulton County, Georgia. [1]After deciding to enter the priesthood, Talley began his studies at St. Meinrad School of Theology in St. Meinrad, Indiana.[1] He received a Master of Divinity degree from St. Meinrad in 1989. [3]

Priesthood

Talley was ordained into the priesthood by Archbishop Eugene Antonio Marino on June 3, 1989, for the Archdiocese of Atlanta at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta. [1] After his ordination, Talley served as parochial vicar at St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Atlanta until 1993.[1] [3]

Talley went to Rome to study at the Pontifical Gregorian University, earning his Doctorate in Canon Law in 1998.[1] After returning to Atlanta, he was named as an officer of the archdiocesan tribunal and as director of vocations.[1] Talley was named chancellor of the archdiocese in October 1999.[1] He also served as chaplain to the disabilities ministry. Talley continued his studies in spiritual direction and spirituality at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama.[1] [3]

Auxiliary Bishop of Atlanta
Coat of Arms as Auxiliary Bishop of Atlanta

On January 3, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Talley as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta[1][4] and titular bishop of Lambaesis.[5] He was consecrated on April 2, 2013 by Archbishop Wilton Gregory.[6] Talley became the first native-born Georgian to serve as a bishop in the archdiocese.[7]

Bishop of Alexandria

On September 21, 2016, Talley was appointed as coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Alexandria by Pope Francis. He was installed on November 7, 2016.[8] When Bishop Ronald Herzog retired on February 2, 2017, Talley automatically succeeded him as bishop of Alexandria.[9]

Bishop of Memphis

On March 5, 2019, Francis appointed Talley as bishop of the Diocese of Memphis.[10] He was installed on April 2, 2019.[11] On February 28, 2020, the diocese released a list of 20 priests from the diocese with credible accusations of sexual abuse of minors. After his installation as bishop, Talley had ordered a comprehensive review of prior sexual abuse allegations, by the diocese and by an outside firm.[12]

See also

References
  1. Bishop David P. Talley, Auxiliary Bishop of Atlanta (Episcopal Vicar Region II) Archived January 4, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta, Smyrna, GA: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta, 2014, Retrieved January 3, 2014.
  2. "Monsignor David P. Talley Named Auxiliary Bishop For Archdiocese of Atlanta". Website of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah. Archived from the original on March 6, 2019. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
  3. "Bishop David Talley". Catholic Diocese of Memphis. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  4. Poole, Shelia (January 3, 2013). "Monsignor David P. Talley named auxiliary bishop for Atlanta Archdiocese". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
  5. "Rinunce nomine, 03.01.2013" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. January 3, 2013. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
  6. "Bishop David P. Talley". Archdiocese of Atlanta Website. Archived from the original on May 30, 2013. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
  7. Nelson, Andrew (January 3, 2013). "Atlanta Priest, Msgr. David P. Talley, Named Auxiliary Bishop". The Georgia Bulletin. Archived from the original on April 5, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
  8. "Rinunce nomine, 21.09.2016" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. September 21, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
  9. "Rinunce nomine, 02.02.2017" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. February 2, 2017. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
  10. "Rinunce e Nomine, 05.03.2019" (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. March 5, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  11. While, Christopher (April 3, 2019). "New Memphis bishop seeks 'new heart' for Tennessee diocese". Crux. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
  12. "Catholic Diocese of Memphis releases list of Memphis clergy 'credibly accused' of child sex abuse". localmemphis.com. February 28, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
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