18-655: Thomas Williams may refer to: Academics [ edit ] Thomas Williams, Gresham Professor of Astronomy Thomas Desmond Williams (1921–1987), Irish academic and Professor of Modern History at University College Dublin Thomas R. Williams , Canadian educator, 19th principal of Queen's University T. Harry Williams (1909–1979), historian at Louisiana State University Thomas Williams, Assistant Dean, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law T. C. Williams, American educator for whom T. C. Williams High School , Alexandria, Virginia,
36-509: A "moral wasteland". He also campaigned against the expansion of casinos. Williams was one of the cardinal electors who participated in the 2005 papal conclave that elected Pope Benedict XVI . He resigned as Archbishop of Wellington on 21 March 2005 having reached the age of 75 and was succeeded by Coadjutor Archbishop John Dew . In retirement, Williams lived at a retirement village in Waikanae . He died there on 22 December 2023, at
54-690: A period worked full-time for the movement. In 1954, he commenced studies for the priesthood at the National Seminary, Holy Cross College, Mosgiel , Dunedin . In 1956 he was sent to the Pontifical Urban University in Rome, where he obtained a licentiate in theology and was ordained a priest on 20 December 1959. Later he received a social sciences degree from University College Dublin . Returning to Wellington, Williams served as assistant pastor and as Director of Studies at
72-402: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Gresham Professor of Astronomy The Professor of Astronomy at Gresham College , London, gives free educational lectures to the general public. The college was founded for this purpose in 1597, when it appointed seven professors. Astronomy is one of the original subjects as set out by
90-891: Is named Thomas W. Williams (engineer) , American educator and 1989 IEEE fellow Arts [ edit ] Thomas Williams (cartoonist) (1940–2002), English cartoonist Thomas Williams (Christadelphian) (1847–1913), editor of the Christadelphian Advocate magazine Thomas Williams (writer) (1926–1990), American novelist Tennessee Williams (born Thomas Lanier Williams, 1911–1983), American playwright Thomas Richard Williams (1825–1871), British photographer Ras Shiloh (born 1975), stage name for reggae artist Thomas Williams Thomas Chatterton Williams (born 1981), American writer Military [ edit ] Thomas Williams (Australian Army officer) (1884–1950), Australian major general Thomas Williams (Union general) (1815–1862), Union general during
108-475: The 1910s for Wales, and Oldham Thomas Williams (soccer) (born 2004), American soccer player Thomas Williams Jr. (born 1987), American boxer Others [ edit ] Thomas H. Williams (California official) (1828–1886), attorney general of California, 1858–1862 Thomas Lyle Williams (1896–1976), American businessman Thomas Williams (manufacturer) (1846–?), New Zealand ironfounder and businessman Thomas Williams (Mayflower) , signatory of
126-652: The American Civil War Thomas Williams (Royal Navy officer) (1761/62-1841), British admiral Thomas Williams (RAF officer) (1899–1956), British air marshal Thomas F. Williams (1885–1985), Canadian First World War flying ace Thomas J. Williams (1837–1866), American Union general during the American Civil War Religion [ edit ] Thomas Williams (priest and translator) (1658–1726), Welsh Anglican priest Thomas Williams (vicar apostolic of
144-780: The Catholic Enquiry Centre. He left that post when he volunteered to serve as a missionary in Samoa (today the Archdiocese of Samoa-Apia ), where he was parish priest for five years. He returned to New Zealand in 1963 and became parish priest at St. Patrick's in Palmerston North for two years. This was followed by four years as Director of the Catholic Enquiry Centre in Wellington. In 1971 he moved to Leulumoega , Samoa and returned to New Zealand in 1976 to
162-588: The Holy Family Parish in Porirua East. He celebrated the 60th year of his ordination in December 2019. Williams became Archbishop of Wellington on 20 December 1979 – his 20th anniversary of priestly ordination – following the death of Reginald Cardinal Delargey . His principal consecrator was Owen Snedden , long-term Auxiliary Bishop of Wellington. Williams was created Cardinal-Priest of
180-485: The Los Angeles, California, City Council Sport [ edit ] Thomas Williams (American football) (born 1984), American football player Thomas Williams (cricketer, born 1884) (1884–1954), Welsh cricketer Thomas Williams (Irish cricketer) (1908–1982), Irish cricketer Thomas Williams (figure skater) (born 1991), Canadian ice dancer Thomas Williams (rugby league) , rugby league footballer of
198-892: The Mayflower Compact Thomas Williams (pioneer) (died 1785), early settler to Detroit, Michigan and grandfather of general Thomas Williams Thomas Williams (died 1831), murderer, one of the London Burkers Thomas Walter Williams (1763–1833), English barrister, known as a legal writer Thomas Williams (Northern Rhodesian speaker) (1893–1967), Speaker of the Legislative Council of Northern Rhodesia See also [ edit ] Thomas Thangathurai William , Sri Lankan politician Tom Williams (disambiguation) Tomos Williams (born 1995), Welsh rugby union player [REDACTED] Topics referred to by
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#1732798454134216-1130: The Northern District) (1661–1740), Roman Catholic bishop Thomas Williams (Congregational minister) (1725–1770), Congregational minister Thomas Williams (1755–1839), author of the Cottage Bible Thomas Williams (1779–1876) , Congregational minister Thomas Williams (Christadelphian) , (1847-1913) Thomas Rhondda Williams (1860–1945), Welsh Congregational minister Thomas Charles Williams (1868–1927), Welsh Calvinistic Methodist minister Thomas Williams (dean of Bangor) (1870–1941), Welsh Anglican priest Thomas Leighton Williams (1877–1946), British Roman Catholic archbishop Thomas Williams (archdeacon of Craven) (1889–1956), Anglican priest Thomas Williams (cardinal) (1930–2023), Roman Catholic bishop Thomas Williams (dean of Llandaff) (died 1877), Welsh Anglican priest Politicians [ edit ] Australia [ edit ] Thomas Williams (South Australian politician) (c. 1794–1881), politician in
234-590: The colony of South Australia Thomas Williams (Australian politician) (1897–1992), Australian politician Thomas Williams (New South Wales politician) (1862–1953), Australian politician United Kingdom [ edit ] Thomas Williams (by 1518-79/90) , MP for Oxford Thomas Williams (speaker) (1513/4–1566), Speaker of the House of Commons Thomas Williams (Warrington MP) (1915–1986), British Labour Co-operative politician Thomas Williams of Llanidan (1737–1802), Welsh lawyer and businessman known as
252-409: The same term This disambiguation page lists articles about people with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Thomas_Williams&oldid=1245421500 " Category : Human name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
270-627: The titular church of Jesus the Divine Teacher at Pineta Sacchetti by Pope John Paul II on 2 February 1983. He was additionally appointed Military Ordinary in 1995. He was appointed a Member of the Order of New Zealand , New Zealand's highest civilian honour, in the 2000 Queen's Birthday Honours . Williams campaigned strongly against the passage of the law allowing civil unions in New Zealand saying it would turn New Zealand into
288-577: The will of Thomas Gresham in 1575. The Professor of Astronomy is appointed in partnership with the City of London Corporation . Note, years given as, say, 1596/97 refer to Old Style and New Style dates . Thomas Williams (cardinal) Thomas Stafford Williams ONZ ChStJ (20 March 1930 – 22 December 2023) was a New Zealand cardinal in the Catholic Church and the fifth Archbishop of Wellington from 1979 to 2005. Williams
306-1607: The “Copper King of Parys Mountain”, MP for Marlow 1790–1802 Thomas Williams, 1st Baron Williams (1892–1966), British life peer and Labour Party member Jeremiah Williams (British politician) (Thomas Jeremiah Williams, 1872–1919), Welsh barrister and Liberal politician Thomas Peers Williams (1795–1875), MP for Marlow 1820–1868, Father of the House, 1867–1868; grandson of Thomas Williams of Llanidan T. Russell Williams (1869–1926), socialist activist Thomas Williams (Kennington MP) (1877–1927), British Member of Parliament for Kennington, 1923–1924 Sir Thomas Williams, 1st Baronet (c. 1621–1712), English medical doctor and Member of Parliament for Weobley Thomas Williams of Edwinsford (died 1762), Custos Rotulorum of Carmarthenshire from 1745 to 1762 United States [ edit ] Thomas Williams (Alabama politician) (1825–1903), US representative Thomas Williams (Pennsylvania politician) (1806–1872), US representative Thomas Edward Williams (politician) (1849–1931), American politician in Wisconsin and Nebraska Thomas Hickman Williams (1801–1851), US senator from Mississippi, 1837–1838 Thomas Hill Williams (1780–1840), US senator from Mississippi, 1817–1828 Thomas Scott Williams (1777–1861), US representative from Connecticut Thomas Sutler Williams (1872–1940), US representative from Illinois Thomas Wheeler Williams (1789–1874), US representative from Connecticut Thomas W. Williams (Los Angeles) (c. 1867–1931), church minister and member of
324-545: Was born in Wellington , New Zealand, and educated at Holy Cross Primary School, Seatoun; SS Peter and Paul School, Lower Hutt ; St. Patrick's College, Wellington ; and St Kevin's College, Oamaru . He obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree at Victoria University College , and worked for some years as an accountant. During his studies, he was deeply involved in the Catholic Youth Movement (YCW) and for
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