Thomas Stafford Williams

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Thomas Stafford Williams (2016)

Thomas Stafford Williams ONZ ChStJ (20 March 1930 – 22 December 2023) is a New Zealand Catholic official. He was born in Wellington. He was cardinal in the Catholic church and before his retirement in 2005. He was the fifth Archbishop of Wellington.[1]

Williams was one of the cardinal electors who participated in the 2005 papal conclave that elected Pope Benedict XVI.[2] He resigned as Archbishop of Wellington on 21 March 2005 having reached the age of 75 and was succeeded by Coadjutor Archbishop, John Dew.[3]

In retirement, Williams lived at a retirement village in Waikanae. He died there on 22 December 2023, at the age of 93.[4]

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  1. "Williams, Thomas Stafford". catholicnewsagency.com. CNA (Catholic News Agency). Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  2. Johnston, Martin. "NZ prelate backs bags for Rome". nzherald.co.nz. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
  3. "Wellington Cardinal celebrates 50 years of priesthood". catholic.org.nz. New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
  4. "RIP Thomas Cardinal Williams 20 March 1930 – 22 December 2023". Scoop Regional. 22 December 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.

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