Mgr John Patrick Maguire was born on 24th June 1942 in Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan, one of three children. After studying for the Priesthood at All Hallow’s College, Dublin, he was ordained for the Archdiocese of Cardiff, at All Hallow’s College, 18th June 1967.

He served as Curate in the Parishes of St Mary’s, Bridgend and St Joseph’s, Swansea, before serving as Parish Priest in the Parishes of St Philip Evans, Cardiff, where he spent 16 years, and St Mary of the Angels, Canton, for 28 years, also being Parish Priest of Holy Family, Fairwater, for some of that time.

He held many and various Diocesan Offices, including Provost of the Cathedral Chapter, and Head of the Diocesan Safeguarding Office from its inception, continuing as a member of the Diocesan Safeguarding Sub-Committee until his death. He retired in 2019 and resided in Fairwater, where he would continue to provide assistance with supply.

He died at his home in Cardiff on 2nd October 2024.

May he rest in peace and Rise in Glory.