Monsignor Hawes Heritage Centre

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

04/09/2026

A new tourism experience is set to make its grand debut in Geraldton next week, celebrating the history and legacy of Monsignor John Hawes.

STORY HERE: https://www.geraldtonguardian.com.au/news/midwest-times/geraldtons-catholic-cathedral-teams-up-with-local-tourism-operator-to-showcase-geraldtons-rich-history-c-22802344

04/09/2026

02/09/2026

Today’s reflection brought to you by…John Hawes !! 110 years ago TODAY this foundation stone from the original St Francis Xavier Church in Geraldton was laid as the foundation stone of Hawes’ newly designed St Francis Xavier Cathedral !!!
Ad majorem Dei gloriam !!!

02/09/2026

Hmm, looks like our Dominie is waiting for…a bus? Stay tuned !!

29/08/2026

The churches dotted around the Mid West region are the legacy left to the State by Catholic priest-architect Monsignor John Hawes. It is name which is set to become more familiar to West Australians in the years to come as the church builds a case for Monsignor Hawes to be canonised.

LINK: https://www.geraldtonguardian.com.au/news/agenda/untold-history-architect-priest-john-hawes-helped-shape-state--c-22770495