Damien of Molokai, as he is known now was canonized in Rome by Pope Benedict XVI on October 11, 2009.
10/11 is also his feast day in the Catholic calendar.
Pope Benedict XVI
Father Joseph de Veuster (Father Damien) was canonized on October 11, 2009, by Pope Benedict XVI.
Father Damien Veuster also known as Saint Damien of Molokai.
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.
father damien invent a cure for leprosy!!
Saint Joseph de Veuster, St. Damien of Molokai, was canonized October 11, 2009.
father damien invent a cure for leprosy!!
Father Damien was born on January 3, 1840.
Father Damien was born on January 3, 1840.
Canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on October 11, 2009: -- Jozef De Veuster, better known as Father Damien -- Zygmunt Szczesny Felinski, -- Jeanne Jugan -- Francisco Coll y Guitart, -- Rafael Arnaiz Baron,
Father Damien died on April 15, 1889 at the age of 49.
Father Damien died on April 15, 1889 at the age of 49.