HI! I am Fr. John Haugen and am happy as pastor to the faith communities of Saint Patrick, St. Mark, St. Joseph, St. Mary and Sacred Heart, to welcome you! I was born and raised in Waterloo Iowa, the oldest of seven children. My parents John and Cy, are retired in Cedar Falls. In college I studied music education and philosophy. I went to seminary at The Saint Paul Seminary, (St. Paul, MN), and was ordained in 1984, afterwards having the opportunity to attend Creighton University, earning a Masters in Spiritual Direction and Retreat work. I have spent twenty-three years in education and administration (high school and college), and have served on several Archdiocesan Committees including Worship, Board of Education and Church Design and Renovation Commission. This is indeed an exciting time in the Church as Christ calls us to ever deeper discipleship and participation in His body, the Church.