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Fr. Bill Garrott, O.P.
William Garrott was born November 13, 1963, in Hagerstown, Maryland. He is the youngest of eight children and has 24 nieces and nephews. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and working several years in the field of technology transfer, he entered the Order of Preachers in August of 1988. After six years of spiritual and academic formation, he was ordained to the priesthood in May of 1994. Father Bill Garrott, O.P. spent four years serving as an associate pastor in Ohio where he gained experience with RCIA, adult education, Confirmation retreats, Bible studies, training and leading altar servers, lectors, and Pro-Life Marches.
Father Garrott then obtained a Masters in Theology from the University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (known as the Angelicum) in Rome. Currently Father Garrott serves as the Director of Vocations for the Province of Saint Joseph.
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"Alter Christus" (Part 1)
A Video from the Congregation for the Clergy
Posted by Fr. Bill Garrott, O.P. on February 23, 2010
"Alter Christus" is a fast-paced film produced by The Congregation for the Clergy. The video presents many aspects of the priesthood in the life of the Church. Centered on the life of St. John Vianney, the topics covered range from the priestly identity to the sacraments, from celibacy to the mission.