William J Grimm, Author at UCA News

William J Grimm

William Grimm, a native of New York City, is a Maryknoll Missioner priest 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, Father Grimm regularly contributes columns. He is also the presenter of the popular Sunday homilies telecast through UCA News each week.

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