The restored birthplace of St. Damien De Veuster in Tremelo, Belgium, opens its doors with a new permanent exhibition celebrating the life of the ‘Apostle to the Lepers.’ A photograph of Father Damien ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - On May 10, the Catholic Church honors Father Damien, the Belgian priest who was elevated to sainthood for his work with Hansen’s disease patients in the leper colony at ...

Father Damien de Veuster was a Belgian priest who subjected himself to leprosy to minister to the lepers’ colony on the island of Molokai, Hawaii. He lived from 1840-89. (Courtesy Photo) Jozef de ...

Today, April 15, is Father Damien Day, a time to reflect on the legacy of St. Damien of Molokai. Father Damien arrived in Kalawao in 1873 and remained until his death in 1889. He shared his faith and ...

In the late 19th century, thousands of Native Hawaiians with leprosy were torn from their families and banished to a secluded peninsula on the island of Molokai. Into this place of despair came a ...

Cover title: Kalaupapa, St. Philomena Catholic Church (Father Damien's Church), National Historical Park, Molokai, Hawaii. Spine title: Kalaupapa National Historical Park, St. Philomena Catholic ...

Ready to press play on 'An Uncommon Kindness: St. Damien of Molokai' on any device? Tracking down where to stream, rent, buy, or watch where to rent or buy this Stephanie Castillo directed movie can ...