James Martin Hayes

James Martin Hayes
Archbishop of Halifax (emeritus)
Church Roman Catholic Church
See Archdiocese of Halifax
In office 1967 - 1990
Predecessor Joseph Gerald Berry
Successor Austin-Emile Burke
Orders
Ordination June 15, 1947
Personal details
Born (1924-05-27)May 27, 1924
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Previous post Prelate

James Martin Hayes (born May 27, 1924) is a Canadian Prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.

Hayes was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia and ordained a priest on June 15, 1947. He was appointed auxiliary bishop to the Archdiocese of Halifax, as well as titular bishop of Reperi, on February 5, 1965 and consecrated on April 20, 1965. Hayes participated at the Second Vatican Council. Pope Paul VI appointed him archbishop of the Archdiocese of Halifax on June 22, 1967. He is known as a leader in liturgical renewal. He resigned on November 6, 1990 and lives in Herring Cove, Nova Scotia as of 2015.

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