What did Father Damien do to become a saint?

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

Father 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.

Answer 4

Joseph 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.

Answer 5

Father 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.

Answer 6

I 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.

Answer 7

Father Damien of Molokai, as he is known now, was canonized in Rome by Pope Benedict XVI on October 11, 2009.

Answer 8

Saint Joseph de Veuster, St. Damien of Molokai, was canonized October 11, 2009.

Answer 9

Joseph de Veuster, also known as Father Damien of Molokai, was canonized recently.

Answer 10

Father Damien was canonized on October 11, 2009.