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father damien was a roman catholic priest who was born in Belgium. he worked on the island of molokai curing the lepers. but soon enough he died of the disease himself.
-born on January 3, 1840
-died on April 15, 1889
-fiest day of father damien: May 10
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∙ 14y ago
Father Damien, also known as Saint Damien of Molokai, became a saint due to his selfless and compassionate work with those suffering from leprosy in the remote Hawaiian settlement of Kalaupapa. He spent his life caring for the sick and marginalized, eventually contracting leprosy himself and dying from the disease. His dedication and sacrifice led to his canonization as a saint by the Catholic Church.
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∙ 14y agoFather Damien's original name was Jozef de Veuster.
When he was made a Brother of the order of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary he changed his name to Father Damiannus or Father Damien (in French).
His parents were Anne-Catherine (Cato) Wouter and Francisco (Frans) de Veuster.
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∙ 9y agoJoseph de Veuster, Father Damien, volunteered to go to the leper colony on the island of Molokai knowing full well that he would probably never return alive. At the time there was no treatment or cure for leprosy and when one was exposed for a long time to those suffering from the disease there was a high possibility of contracting the disease. Father Damien accepted the challenge and died in the process. He was shunned by authorities, the church hierarchy in Hawaii and even his own religious order. In a sense, he died the death of a martyr doing God's work among the outcasts of society.
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∙ 13y agoFather Damien, St. Joseph de Veuster, volunteered to serve in the leper colony on the island of Molokai, Hawaii. He ended up contracting the disease and died there.
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∙ 9y agoI assume you are referring to Father Damien of Molokai. Yes he is a canonized saint. He was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on October 11, 2009.
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∙ 9y agoFather Damien of Molokai, as he is known now, was canonized in Rome by Pope Benedict XVI on October 11, 2009.
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∙ 9y agoSaint Joseph de Veuster, St. Damien of Molokai, was canonized October 11, 2009.
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∙ 13y agoJoseph de Veuster, also known as Father Damien of Molokai, was canonized recently.
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∙ 13y agoFather Damien was canonized on October 11, 2009.
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Who was Hawaii's leper priest?
Father Damien or Saint Damien of Molokai.
What is Saint Damien the patron saint of?
According to the Patron Saint Index, Father Damien of Molokai is the patron saint of lepers and against leprosy.
When did Saint Damien become a saint?
Saint Joseph de Veuster, St. Damien of Molokai, was canonized October 11, 2009.
Is Father Damien a saint?
Father Joseph de Veuster (Father Damien) was canonized on October 11, 2009, by Pope Benedict XVI.
Who is the new canonized saint that had died for serving and caring for the lepers in Molokai?
Father Damien Veuster also known as Saint Damien of Molokai.
When did Saint Damien die?
Father Damien of Molokai died on April 15, 1889 at Molokai, Hawaii from leprosy.
When was Saint Damien born and when did he die?
Father Damien of Molokai was born on January 3, 1840 and died April 15, 1889.
Who represent Hawaii in Statuary Hall at the US Capital?
Father Damien, Saint Damien of Molokai, the leper priest and King Kamehameha I.
Where did Saint Damien live?
Saint Damien, also known as Father Damien, lived in Hawaii at the Kalaupapa Peninsula on the island of Molokai. He dedicated his life to serving the leprosy patients who were isolated there.
Where was Saint Damien of Molokai born?
He was born on January 3, 1840, on the family farm at Tremeloo, Belgium as Joseph de Veuster.
What saint showed love to people with leprosy in Hawaii?
Saint Father Damien of Molokai was an apostle to the lepers in Hawaii and eventually died of the illness himself.
Who is the patron saint of Hawaii?
The Patron saint of Hawaii is Saint Damien. St Damien is also the patron of people suffering with HIV/AIDS. A statue of St. Damien stands outside the Hawaii State Capitol Building. Although not officially a saint that will change on October 11, 2009 when the Vatican will officially canonize him.
