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.
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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 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
Father Damien, also known as Saint Damien of Molokai, died of complications from leprosy on April 15, 1889. He spent his life serving the leper colony in Kalaupapa, Molokai, where he eventually contracted the disease himself. Father Damien dedicated his life to caring for those afflicted with leprosy, and he was eventually canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church for his selfless actions.
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.