Did you know that this Sunday October 11, 2009, Blessed Father Damien de Veuster will be canonized into Sainthood by Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican City in Rome?! Come and check out our Father Damien display over at Atherton Library! It's once in a lifetime that we get to witness the canonizing of a Saint; Father Damien's ties to Hawaii make this event even more amazing. His self-less dedication and service to the patients of Hansen's disease at Kalaupapa make him truly worthy of this great honor. In fact, one of the miracles attributed to Father Damien took place right here in Honolulu!
We have some great materials right here in the library about Father Damien; some titles include:
- Holy Man: Father Damien of Molokai by Gavan Daws
- The Lands of Father Damien: Kalaupapa, Molokai, Hawaii by James Brocker
- Damien by Aldyth Morris
- Kalaupapa National Historical Park and the Legacy of Father Damien: a pictorial history by Anwei Skinsnes
For more information come in and check out our display!
The Honolulu Advertiser also has a great timeline of Father Damien's journey to Sainthood. You can check it out here: Father Damien's Journey to Sainthood
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You created a wonderful display to commemorate Father Damien's canonization. I especially like the historical time line and photos of Kalaupapa. The awe-inspiring beauty of this place makes it hard to believe that it was once a prison of no return for so many people suffering from such a horrific disease. Thank you for helping us honor this truly great man.
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