William Terrence McGrattan
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William Terrence McGrattan (born September 19, 1956) is an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Toronto
and titular bishop
of Furnos Minor. He was born in London
, Ontario
, Canada
. McGrattan was ordained to the priesthood on May 2, 1987 for the Diocese of London by Bishop John Michael Sherlock
. On November 6, 2009 McGratten was appointed by The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI
as one of two new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Toronto
along with Bishop Nguyen
. McGratten was ordained Titular Bishop of Furnos Minor on January 12, 2010 at St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica in London, Ontario.
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto is a Roman Catholic archdiocese that includes part of the Province of Ontario. Its archbishop is also the eccesiatical provincial for the dioceses of Hamilton, London, Saint Catharines, and Thunder Bay. The Archbishop is Thomas Christopher Collins, with...
and titular bishop
Titular bishop
A titular bishop in various churches is a bishop who is not in charge of a diocese.By definition a bishop is an "overseer" of a community of the faithful, so when a priest is ordained a bishop the tradition of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches is that he be ordained for a specific place...
of Furnos Minor. He was born in London
London, Ontario
London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. The city has a population of 352,395, and the metropolitan area has a population of 457,720, according to the 2006 Canadian census; the metro population in 2009 was estimated at 489,274. The city...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. McGrattan was ordained to the priesthood on May 2, 1987 for the Diocese of London by Bishop John Michael Sherlock
John Michael Sherlock
-Timeline:* 20 Jan 1926, Born in Regina* 03 Jun 1950, Ordained Priest for Diocese of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada* 25 Jun 1974, Appointed Titular Bishop of Macriana in Mauretania and Auxiliary Bishop of London, Ontario, Canada...
. On November 6, 2009 McGratten was appointed by The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI is the 265th and current Pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop of Rome, the Sovereign of the Vatican City State and the leader of the Catholic Church as well as the other 22 sui iuris Eastern Catholic Churches in full communion with the Holy See...
as one of two new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Toronto
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto is a Roman Catholic archdiocese that includes part of the Province of Ontario. Its archbishop is also the eccesiatical provincial for the dioceses of Hamilton, London, Saint Catharines, and Thunder Bay. The Archbishop is Thomas Christopher Collins, with...
along with Bishop Nguyen
Vincent Nguyen
Vincent Nguyen is an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Toronto. On November 6 2009 Nguyen was appointed by The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI as one of two new Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of Toronto along with Bishop William McGrattan.Bishop Nguyen was born in Vietnam and moved to...
. McGratten was ordained Titular Bishop of Furnos Minor on January 12, 2010 at St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica in London, Ontario.
Religious Timeline
- May 2, 1987 - Ordained a Priest in the Diocese of London
- November 6, 2009 - Appointed Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of TorontoRoman Catholic Archdiocese of TorontoThe Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto is a Roman Catholic archdiocese that includes part of the Province of Ontario. Its archbishop is also the eccesiatical provincial for the dioceses of Hamilton, London, Saint Catharines, and Thunder Bay. The Archbishop is Thomas Christopher Collins, with...
- November 6, 2009 - Appointed Titular BishopTitular bishopA titular bishop in various churches is a bishop who is not in charge of a diocese.By definition a bishop is an "overseer" of a community of the faithful, so when a priest is ordained a bishop the tradition of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches is that he be ordained for a specific place...
of Furnos Minor - January 12, 2010 - Ordained Titular BishopTitular bishopA titular bishop in various churches is a bishop who is not in charge of a diocese.By definition a bishop is an "overseer" of a community of the faithful, so when a priest is ordained a bishop the tradition of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches is that he be ordained for a specific place...
of Furnos Minor
Education
- 1992 - S.T.L. Licentiate in Fundamental Moral Theology, Pontificia Universita GregorianaPontifical Gregorian UniversityThe Pontifical Gregorian University is a pontifical university located in Rome, Italy.Heir of the Roman College founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola over 460 years ago, the Gregorian University was the first university founded by the Jesuits...
, Rome - 1987 - MDiv. Master of Divinity, St. Peter's SeminarySt. Peter's Seminary (Diocese of London, Ontario)St. Peter's Seminary is a Roman Catholic seminary located in the Diocese of London, Ontario, Canada. The Seminary is a fully accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools of the United States and Canada. St. Peter's Seminary is the major seminary of the Roman Catholic Diocese of...
- The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada - 1979 - BESc Bachelor of Engineering Science in Chemical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Professional Experience
- 1997 - 2009 Associate Professor: St. Peter’s SeminarySt. Peter's Seminary (Diocese of London, Ontario)St. Peter's Seminary is a Roman Catholic seminary located in the Diocese of London, Ontario, Canada. The Seminary is a fully accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools of the United States and Canada. St. Peter's Seminary is the major seminary of the Roman Catholic Diocese of...
, London, Ontario- Fundamental Moral Theology, Sacramental Theology, Religious Studies
- 1994 - 1997 Assistant Professor: St. Peter’s SeminarySt. Peter's Seminary (Diocese of London, Ontario)St. Peter's Seminary is a Roman Catholic seminary located in the Diocese of London, Ontario, Canada. The Seminary is a fully accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools of the United States and Canada. St. Peter's Seminary is the major seminary of the Roman Catholic Diocese of...
, London, Ontario- Fundamental Moral Theology, Sacramental Theology, Religious Studies
- 1992 - 1994 Lecturer: St. Peter’s SeminarySt. Peter's Seminary (Diocese of London, Ontario)St. Peter's Seminary is a Roman Catholic seminary located in the Diocese of London, Ontario, Canada. The Seminary is a fully accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools of the United States and Canada. St. Peter's Seminary is the major seminary of the Roman Catholic Diocese of...
, London, Ontario- Fundamental Moral Theology, Religious Studies
- 1987 - 1990 Associate Pastor: St. Joseph’s Parish, Chatham, OntarioChatham, OntarioChatham is the largest community in the municipality of Chatham-Kent, Ontario. Formerly serving as the seat of Kent County, the governments of the former city of Chatham, the county of Kent, and its townships were merged into one entity known as the Municipality of Chatham-Kent in 1998.Located on...
- 1982 - 1987 Research Assistant: The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario
- 1979 - 1982 Chemical Engineer (P.Eng.): Polysar Limited, Sarnia, OntarioSarnia, OntarioSarnia is a city in Southern Ontario, Canada . It is the largest city on Lake Huron and is located where the upper Great Lakes empty into the St. Clair River....
See also
- Archdiocese of TorontoRoman Catholic Archdiocese of TorontoThe Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto is a Roman Catholic archdiocese that includes part of the Province of Ontario. Its archbishop is also the eccesiatical provincial for the dioceses of Hamilton, London, Saint Catharines, and Thunder Bay. The Archbishop is Thomas Christopher Collins, with...
- Diocese of London
- St. Peter's SeminarySt. Peter's Seminary (Diocese of London, Ontario)St. Peter's Seminary is a Roman Catholic seminary located in the Diocese of London, Ontario, Canada. The Seminary is a fully accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools of the United States and Canada. St. Peter's Seminary is the major seminary of the Roman Catholic Diocese of...