Background
Napier, Wilfrid Fox Cardinal was born on March 8, 1941 in Swartberg, South Africa. Son of Thomas D. and Mary Davey.
Napier, Wilfrid Fox Cardinal was born on March 8, 1941 in Swartberg, South Africa. Son of Thomas D. and Mary Davey.
Attended, Little Flower School, Ixopo, Natal. Attended, University Ireland, Galway. Attended, Catholic University, Louvain, Belgium.
Ordained priest Order of Friars Minor, 1970. Assistant pastor St. Anthony's Parish, Lusikisiki, South Africa, 1971. Parish priest St. Francis Parish, Tabankulu, 1973.
Apostolic administrator Diocese of Kokstad, 1978. Ordained bishop, 1981. Bishop Diocese of Kokstad, South Africa, 1981-1992.
Archbishop Archdiocese of Durban, South Africa, since 1992. Apostolic administrator Diocese of Umzimkulu, since 1994. Elevated to cardinal, 2001.
Cardinal-priest S. Francis of Assisi in Acilia, since 2001. Vice president S. African Catholic Bishop's Conference, 1984, 94—, president 1987-1994.
Avocations: gardening, golf, D.I.Y. mechanics, fishing.
Avocations: gardening, golf, D.I.Y. mechanics, fishing.
Avocations: gardening, golf, D.I.Y. mechanics, fishing.
Avocations: gardening, golf, D.I.Y. mechanics, fishing.
