Our Memories

The following are a variety of personal reflections about Fr. John Harvey, shared here in the hope of keeping the memory of this humble and holy priest alive for years to come. If Fr. Harvey has positively impacted your life and/or you have experienced an answer to prayer through Father’s intercession, please share your experience with us here.

“In a hurry” to spread the word
Fr. Lawrence Goode Fr. Lawrence Goode

“In a hurry” to spread the word

In the 90’s I was asked to be a Courage chaplain and I attended the National Conference in Washington D.C. I happened to sit next to Father Harvey, not knowing who he was...

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This Saint spent a night in our home
Dean Bernadette Baldwin Dean Bernadette Baldwin

This Saint spent a night in our home

…He came down the steps the next morning with his hat and coat on. I was caught off-guard because he looked like my Grandfather Quandt with his slight build and that hat!

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A humble servant of God
Brendan Scarce Brendan Scarce

A humble servant of God

At the time of Father Harvey’s 2003 visit, Brian Smith the founder of the Emmanuel Covenant Community was dying. I was thrilled that Father Harvey, who had met Brian at the Canberra Conference in 1998 , was willing to visit him at home and provide comfort and a blessing.

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