John Ward (archbishop of Cardiff)
John Ward | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.