John Ward (archbishop of Cardiff)
John Aloysius Ward OFM Cap (24 January 1929 – 27 March 2007) was a British Roman Catholic prelate. He served as Bishop of Menevia from 1 October 1980 until his appointment by Pope John Paul II as Metropolitan Archbishop of Cardiff on 25 March 1983. He served as archbishop until his retirement on 26 October 2001.
The Most Reverend John Ward OFM Cap | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Cardiff | |
| Church | Latin Church |
| Archdiocese | Cardiff |
| Province | Cardiff |
| Appointed | 25 March 1983 |
| Term ended | 26 October 2001 |
| Predecessor | John Murphy |
| Successor | Peter Smith |
| Other post(s) | Archbishop Emeritus of Cardiff (2001–2007) Bishop of Menevia (1981–1983) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 7 June 1953 |
| Consecration | 1 October 1980 by Langton Fox |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Aloysius Ward 24 January 1929 Leeds, England |
| Died | 27 March 2007 (aged 78) Ystradowen, Wales |
| Nationality | English |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
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