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Priest killed in wreck in Amite
Posted on 8/2/23 at 6:27 pm
Posted on 8/2/23 at 6:27 pm
Hearing that Fr. Mark was killed in a wreck today. Anyone know any details? I enjoyed him when he was in the BR area
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Posted on 8/2/23 at 6:37 pm to bonescanner
Hearing it took place on I-55. Apparently traffic was stopped and he didn’t see it in time. Swerved off and hit a tree. That’s all I know.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 6:55 pm to mikeytig
Went into median and hit a culvert. Somewhere near the state line on I-55
Posted on 8/2/23 at 6:56 pm to bonescanner
Is this Father Mark Holland that was at St. James?
Posted on 8/2/23 at 6:58 pm to bonescanner
Happened Mississippi, he was a Priest at the church in Amite.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 6:59 pm to Jimbeaux28
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Is this Father Mark Holland that was at St. James?
This is Mark Beard
Posted on 8/2/23 at 7:03 pm to bonescanner
Where was he a priest at?
Posted on 8/2/23 at 7:06 pm to Jimbeaux28
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Father Mark Holland that was at St. James?
Really liked him! Went on a trip to Chicago with him. Fun guy.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 7:08 pm to lsufan9193969700
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Really liked him! Went on a trip to Chicago with him. Fun guy.
A real great guy! I was worried that he was the Father Mark the OP was referring to.
My prayers go out to those who knew Father Mark Beard.
This post was edited on 8/2/23 at 7:09 pm
Posted on 8/2/23 at 7:08 pm to theronswanson
His homilies will be surely missed. Was never afraid of speaking truth. A truly great priest.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 7:10 pm to bonescanner
Father Beard was a very bright light in his own Amite community and beyond, he will be much missed.
Catholic diocese announcement
Catholic diocese announcement
Posted on 8/2/23 at 7:12 pm to bonescanner
I’m super bummed. Really enjoyed his homilies and fire for the Lord.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 7:18 pm to DeCat ODahouse
Damn that’s sad. That guy was a stud and gave up everything to be a priest because he felt it was his calling. Not your traditional entrant to the priesthood. He will be missed
Posted on 8/2/23 at 7:22 pm to Upperdecker
He will be missed. He was an unabashed man of God. Prayers, Fr Mark.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 7:37 pm to bonescanner
I love Father Mark, and very much respect him. He completely changed Amite, and people of all Faiths looked up to him. His tragic passing will be a shock to the many that worked under his inspiration, vision, bravery and leadership.
I had many questions to ask him, but he was always so busy. He quit the 'high life' way back in order to serve what he believed was the best way (RCC) to answer a calling that he felt within. He was a very handsome man, powerful presence and could have cruised through life at the top. But he answered that call to serve something greater than Worldly adventures, unlike many on his level who do not. Total commitment.
I had listened to his Homily re the potentially abusive Government 'control' dangers of "digital money" not long ago, where he took it to em', like he always did. We teased him about being on 'The List" and he said he knew he'd be "getting a call". He knew there were problems but was honest about them.
Though I am not a part of his beloved Church, I hope to be a better person for having known Father Mark. He was there when I needed someone of his stature. And given these troublesome times, his presence will be sorely missed. He knew what is coming.
Thank you, Father Mark. I'll try to do better. See you in the next life.
I had many questions to ask him, but he was always so busy. He quit the 'high life' way back in order to serve what he believed was the best way (RCC) to answer a calling that he felt within. He was a very handsome man, powerful presence and could have cruised through life at the top. But he answered that call to serve something greater than Worldly adventures, unlike many on his level who do not. Total commitment.
I had listened to his Homily re the potentially abusive Government 'control' dangers of "digital money" not long ago, where he took it to em', like he always did. We teased him about being on 'The List" and he said he knew he'd be "getting a call". He knew there were problems but was honest about them.
Though I am not a part of his beloved Church, I hope to be a better person for having known Father Mark. He was there when I needed someone of his stature. And given these troublesome times, his presence will be sorely missed. He knew what is coming.
Thank you, Father Mark. I'll try to do better. See you in the next life.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 7:46 pm to RCDfan1950
His story and calling are truly amazing. Here’s a link to his telling of his last ‘calling’ before he entered the Seminary at Sacred Heart.
Mark Beard - Skeptic
For those that didn’t know him, he never did anything half-assed - always dove in head first, A man truly blessed with the Passion
Mark Beard - Skeptic
For those that didn’t know him, he never did anything half-assed - always dove in head first, A man truly blessed with the Passion
This post was edited on 8/2/23 at 7:49 pm
Posted on 8/2/23 at 7:47 pm to BourreTheDog
Thanks much, Bourre. 
Posted on 8/2/23 at 7:57 pm to RCDfan1950
quote:At the top in what way? Serious question
could have cruised through life at the top.
I never heard of him, but sounds like a good man
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