Alan Williams (bishop)
| His Excellency The Right Reverend Alan Williams | |
|---|---|
| Lord Bishop of Brentwood | |
| Province | Westminster |
| Diocese | Brentwood |
| Appointed | 14 April 2014 |
| Installed | 1 July 2014 |
| Predecessor | Thomas McMahon |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 30 April 1983 |
| Consecration |
1 July 2014 by Vincent Nichols |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
March 15, 1951 Lancashire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Alan Williams, SM (born 1951) is an English Roman Catholic prelate and 7th Bishop of Brentwood. He is a member of the Marist Order.
Early life
Born in Lancashire, he trained for the priesthood at Allen Hall before which he obtained a degree in Natural Science from Durham University and a PhD in Psychology from London University. Bishop Williams also has a licentiate in theology from the University of Cambridge and a master's degree in education from the University of Hull.[1][2]
Career
Williams previously served as Parish Priest at St Lawrence of Canterbury, Sidcup and as Chaplain to Sheffield Hallam University. He is a former Superior of the Marist Fathers in England, a post he held from 2000-2008[2] and has also served as a school teacher and chaplain.[3]
References
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| Preceded by Thomas McMahon |
Bishop of Brentwood 2014– |
Succeeded by |
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