Halifax-Born Hayes: Hayes and Canadian Press

halifax-born hayes: Hayes, who died in hospital this week at age 92, was an advocate for Christian unity and interfaith conversation, as well as a proponent of liturgical renewal, according to The Chronicle Herald. Speaking to The Canadian Press, David Dean, a Roman Catholic teacher at the Atlantic School of Theology, described Hayes as a Pope Francis-style figure, prior to Pope Francis. Archbishop emeritus James Hayes, retired archbishop of Halifax, was widely respected for his liturgical leadership and deeply loved for his pastoral care. He was a common man with a common touch. Halifax-born Hayes was ordained a priest in 1947 at age 23. During his time it was far less common than it is today. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.