Rev. Williams appointed as Succentor

Grace Cathedral, located in San Francisco, California, recently announced the appointment of the Rev. Joe C. Williams as Succentor.

Williams comes to us from the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma. He was ordained to the diaconate in December 2022, anticipating ordination to the priesthood in the summer of 2023. As Succentor, Joe will play an integral role in the preparation of cathedral liturgy and the care and formation of all who serve worship life.

A sixth-generation Oklahoman and member of the Choctaw Nation, Williams graduated from the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest, where he earned his Master of Divinity. Before ordination, Joe was a nonprofit professional, working in development and communications for agencies specializing in hospice, HIV/AIDS care, youth development and adults with developmental disabilities. He studied American History at the University of Tulsa, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership from the University of Oklahoma, as well as certification in nonprofit management.

“Williams is steeped in the liturgical traditions of the church. He comes to us with a deep life of prayer and commitment to God’s people, as well as the production and management skills necessary to carry out the cathedral liturgy,” said The Rev. Canon Anna E. Rossi, Canon Precentor, Director of Interfaith Engagement.