Fr. Williams received his formation for the priesthood at Franciscan University of Steubenville (2007, B.A. in philosophy) and in Rome at the Gregorian University (2010, S.T.B.) and The University of the Holy Cross (2012, S.T.L. in moral theology). He was ordained for the Diocese of Fall River in 2011.
Having served in several parishes as a parochial vicar and pastor, he is currently the pastor of Holy Name Church & School in Fall River, Massachusetts. He has been the Director of Ongoing Formation for Priests since 2022.