John Edward Keehner (born November 19, 1965) is an American priest of the Catholic Church who serves as bishop for the Diocese of Sioux City. Biography. On June 12, 1993, Keehner was ordained to the priesthood at St. Columba Cathedral for the Diocese of Youngstown. Bishop Keehner was ordained by Bishop James W. Malone. Bishop Keehner served under several clergy including Most Reverend Thomas J. Tobin, Most Reverend George V. Murry, Very Revered Monsignor Robert J. Siffrin, and Most Revered David J. Bonnar. In 1997 Keehner began graduate studies in Canon Law at the Angelicum, Rome and returned to the Diocese of Youngstown in 1999 as a Judge for the Diocesan Tribunal. Parishes Keehner Served in Youngstown. -Newman Center Chaplain for Youngstown State University - Rector, of St. Columba Cathedral - Pastor,St. Christine Parish, Youngstown - Pastor, St. Luke Parish, Boardman - Pastor, St. Paul Parish, North Canton - Pastor, Holy Spirit Parish Uniontown of - Pastor, Our Lady of Peace Parish, Ashtabula - Pastor, Assumption Parish, Geneva - Pastor, Corpus Christi Parish, Conneaut - Pastor, St. Andrew Bobola, Sheffield Episcopal career. Pope Francis appointed Keehner bishop for the Diocese of Sioux City on February 12, 2025. On May 1, 2025, Keehner was consecrated as a bishop. Episcopal succession.