#Saint Damien
Holy Rosary Church in Pāʻia marks 100th anniversary with centennial celebration
Holy Rosary Church in Pāʻia announces the celebration of its 100th anniversary, honoring a century of devotion, community, and the guiding presence of the Blessed Mother.
Bishop Larry Silva to bless sculpture on Maui honoring Saint Damien
Bishop Larry Silva of the Diocese of Honolulu, will bless a bronze image entitled Father Damien, created by Maui-based sculptor Dale Zarella in honor of Saint Damien, the Belgian priest who volunteered to care for patients exiled to Molokaʻi.
Famed Hansen’s Disease Priest, Saint Damien Honored
A portion of New York’s 33rd Street was co-named Father Damien Way today after the 19th-century Roman Catholic Priest from Belgium, who is recognized in Hawaiʻi for is work with Hansen’s disease patients in Kalaupapa on Molokaʻi.
Weekend Round-Up: St. Damien And MAPA Garden Party
This weekend is a great opportunity to experience a variety of entertainment on Maui. Learn about an important figure in Hawaiian history at the Iao Theater in Wailuku on Saturday where actor Vinnie Linares plays St. Damien and celebrate Broadway at MAPA\\\’s 23rd Annual Garden Party.
New Art on Wheels Program Brings Art to the Public Via Maui Bus
The county launched a new Art on Wheels program that brings photography and artwork to the public via the Maui Bus. Featured are watercolor prints by artist Phil Sabado and nature photography by photographer Lois Bisquera. The program is the brainchild of Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares and was made possible through the County Commission on […]
Relic of Saint Damien Passes Through Maui on Pilgrimage
A pilgrimage tour honoring Hawaii’s first saint continues on Maui today (Monday, October 26, 2009) as a relic from the famed Father Damien makes stops in Kula, Waihee, Kapalua and Lahaina. Today’s stops include a visit at the Holy Ghost Church in Kula from 7-11 a.m. Then, at noon, a reception of the relic with […]
