John Hawes | |
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| Title | Monsignor |
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| Born | 7 September 1876 Richmond, England |
| Died | 26 June 1956 (aged 79) Miami, Florida |
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| Nationality | British |
| Senior posting | |
| Period in office | 1903-1956 |
John Cyril Hawes (7 September 1876 – 26 June 1956) was an architect and priest. Hawes was known for designing and constructing church buildings in England, Western Australia and The Bahamas. He served as a priest in the Church of England before converting to Roman Catholicism and received ordination as a Catholic priest. He was later named a domestic Prelate by Pope Pius XI and given the title "monsignor". After retiring he lived as a hermit in The Bahamas, becoming known more commonly as Father Jerome.