[1] He was born in Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin in 1930, Williams was educated locally by the Christian Brothers at Eblana Avenue.
Williams worked as a school teacher in Bray, Co. Wicklow, before being appointed to archbishops house.
In 1975 he helped set up Trudder House in Co. Wicklow, a residential home and services centre for travellers.
[1] In 1994, Bishop Williams was instrumental in the setting up of the Irish Penal Reform Trust, and served on its management committee.
[4] Bishop Williams died suddenly in February 2006 at the Holy Family Residence in Clonskeagh.