James A. Ward | |
|---|---|
| 3rd President of Saint Joseph's College | |
| In office 1857–1860 | |
| Preceded by | James A. Ryder |
| Succeeded by | Felix-Joseph Barbelin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 1, 1813 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 29, 1891 (aged 77) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Alma mater | Washington Seminary Georgetown College |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | July 4, 1843 by Samuel Eccleston |
James A. Ward (September 1, 1813 – April 29, 1891) was an American Catholic priest and Jesuit. He taught for many years at Georgetown and at the novitiate in Frederick, Maryland, of which he twice served as rector. He then became the vice president of Georgetown and was influential in the early years of Loyola College in Maryland. From 1857 to 1860, he was the President of Saint Joseph's College. He spent his later years as socius (assistant) to the Jesuit provincial superior in New York City, and teaching.