William Hart McNichols

William Hart McNichols (born July 10, 1949) is an American Catholic priest and artist from the United States. He was formerly a member of the Society of Jesus.

Early life McNichols was born to Marjory Hart and Stephen L. R. McNichols on July 10, 1949, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver, Colorado.

McNichols's childhood was dominated by American politics and religion. His grandfather was city auditor for 30 years and, by 2nd grade his father was elected as Colorado's 35th governor. defending gay people who were being scapegoated by the scandal. The article states McNichols has been out as gay since 1983. "I felt I had to stand up for gay people and gay priests," he said. "It turned into a huge thing." .