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Sisters of St. John the Baptist and Mary the Queen
In the spirit of John the Baptist, pointing to Christ the King With Mary, the Queen
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Sisters of St. John the Baptist and Mary the Queen
,,O Lord, I will always
sing of your constant love." (Ps 89.1)
Fr. John Mary Haw
Founder
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Sisters of St. John the Baptist and Mary the Queen
Fr. John Mary Haw is not dead.
He lives and his works live.
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Sisters of St. John the Baptist and Mary the Queen
,, Happy the one who knows Jesus
Happier the one who loves Him.
Happiest is the one who live with Him."
Fr. John Mary Haw
Founder

Fr. John Mary Haw

Rev. Fr. John Mary Haw, the Founder of our congregation, a priest of the Diocese of Trier, was a chosen friend of God. He was a clear-sighted, strong-willed and enterprising man whose life was full of love of God and of neighbor. He was a man of principles who lived an interior life of simplicity. His path was clear and consistent. He was deeply distressed about the social conditions of his time and the wide spread deterioration of faith. Over and over again, he wrestled with God in prayer in order to know the Divine will. Christ Himself was his great example. Resolutely he lived out his consecration to the Blessed Trinity. The guiding principle of Fr. Haw's life, in all his undertakings, in his prayer and in his sufferings was the greater glory of God and the salvation of souls. He was a true witness of God's saving mercy.

1871

May

  • Birth of John Maria Haw on 26th May 1871
  • As a young priest of the diocese of Trier, he was deeply impressed by the diabolical circle of poverty, alcoholism and lack of faith
  • He felt he had a “call”, to spread God´s message in a new way
  • Consistent with himself and with the blessings of his bishop, he chose his unique way

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  • Helpless people were invited at his table. He had respect for everybody
  • He had deep empathy for the suffering the souls

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  • He fought against the social structures of alcoholism
  • He was drawn to people whose lives were hopeless, and to places where God was forgotten.
  • He always remained a sign of love and hope
  • His service as a priest, his whole life, thinking, feeling and works were a witness of God´s saving mercy

1919

  • In 1919 he founded the 'Johannesbund' to promote the Kingdom of Christ at Leutesdorf am Rhein
  • Help was urgently needed for the marginalized. He was convinced that lay people should be recognized in the Church. Two religious societies grew out of the co-workers: The Sisters of St. John the Baptist and Mary Queen and the Missionaries of St. John the Baptist

1941

  • The Nazi government dissolved the Society in 1941. It looked as if a thriving work had come to an end
  • The reconstruction started as soon as the Sisters, Brothers, Fathers, students and co-workers came back from the war, from prison and deportation
  • John Haw was unbeaten and had an endless confidence in God´s Providence.

1949

October

  • Fr. John Mary Haw, the “Light House” of the St. John´s league expired on 28th Oct 1949

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