Monsignor Hawes was a priest, architect and perhaps most of all a visionary. Born in the UK in 1876, he came to Western Australia in 1915 after a fateful meeting with the Bishop of Geraldton in Rome. This lead to his recruitment as both outback missionary and architect of a new cathedral for Geraldton.
During his 24-years in Western Australia, Hawes created 29 buildings throughout the region. He battled heat and isolation in pursuit of his craft, all the while maintaining the highest dedication to his parish and the people. His most favourite work was the church at Mullewa. Such a delightful place, with a real sense of spiritual peace.
Hawes left Western Australia in 1939 and continued his work in the Bahamas and other countries.
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