William Grimm

William Grimm, a native of New York City, is a missioner and presbyter who since 1973 has served in Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia.

A graduate of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York, he is the publisher of UCA News. Based in Tokyo, he regularly contributes columns. He is also the presenter of the popular Sunday homilies telecast through UCA News each week. A collection of those homilies has been published as Dialogue of One.

William's recent articles

The fruits of American bishops’ failure

The fruits of American bishops’ failure

Five years ago, J.D. Vance, who is now the vice-president of the United States, received the Sacraments of Initiation at St Gertrude Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

“The possessing of nuclear weapons is immoral”: Will US Bishops heed Pope's pronouncement?

“The possessing of nuclear weapons is immoral”: Will US Bishops heed Pope's pronouncement?

Nihon Hidankyo, Japan’s nationwide organisation of atomic bomb survivors, was awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize.

The last pope of the Second Church?

The last pope of the Second Church?

In the middle of the last century, theologians began speaking of a Third Church.

What the hell kind of Christmas is this?

We are forced to face this Christmas with everything stripped away except the simple fact that Christ is with us.

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