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There will be another tour of the completed building of the Damien and Marianne of Moloka'i Education Center this coming Sunday March 15 at 11:30 a.m. Please contact our parish office at 808 923-7024 for more information.

We are excited to be in the final stages of setting up the exhibits. The center is slated to open in the latter part of 2020.

The building of the new Damien and Marianne of Education Center has been completed. Tour of the completed building will be held this coming Sunday March 8 and next week Sunday March 15 at 11:30 a.m. Please contact our parish office at 808 923-7024 for more information.

We are excited to be in the final stages of setting up the exhibits. The center is slated to open in the latter part of 2020.

Our Meditation Garden links our past to the present with the placement of two historic St. Augustine Church pillars -- both dating back to the mid-1800’s. Learn more at https://bit.ly/2nk5tHr

Today marks the Feast Day of St. Marianne Cope, o.s.f., Hawaii’s second saint, who like St. Damien DeVeuster dedicated her life to care for and bring joy to the residents (patients) of Kalaupapa. Learn more at https://bit.ly/2nbuTGX

Our Meditation Garden is shaping up nicely with plants from Molokaʻi incorporated into our landscaping design. Learn more about the center by visiting our website at http://damienandmarianne.org

Although they were separated from their ʻohana to live in isolation, the residents (patients) of Kalawao and Kalaupapa took care of one another, creating a life based on faith, compassion and peace. Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, U.S. Province Collection. Learn more at https://bit.ly/2nk5tHr

Concrete pour and design techniques at our Meditation Garden. Which do you prefer -- the broom or rock salt finish? https://bit.ly/2nk5tHr

Fr. Damien De Veuster, ss.cc. in front of the Damien Home at Kalawao. Alongside St. Philomena Church is the Pandanus (Lauhala) tree where Fr. Damien sought shelter during his first few months at the Settlement. Hawaiian Historical Society Collection. Fr. Lane Akiona, ss.cc. in front of our newly planted Lauhala tree. https://bit.ly/2nk5tHr

Early Kalaupapa Christmases - Hawaii Catholic Herald Journals and letters from the time of Sts. Damien and Marianne give a glimpse of Christmas in Kalaupapa

Father Damien De Veuster’s glasses, one of many artifacts to be displayed when our Education Center opens in 2020. Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, U.S. Province Collection https://bit.ly/2nk5tHr

Many relatives and friends voluntarily left their homes to accompany loved ones sent to and . Known as , or helpers, they provided social, emotional and able-bodied labor support (source ). Photo: Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, U.S. Province.

In the spirit of , please donate to https://bit.ly/2nk5tHr in keeping their memory and stories alive by supporting our fundraising campaign for our People of Kalaupapa exhibits. .

Please support in keeping their memory and stories alive by supporting our fundraising campaign for our People of Kalaupapa exhibits.Photo: Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, U.S. Province. https://bit.ly/2nk5tHr

Recognizing a day of Thanksgiving for those who came before us as we go forward in mission by sharing the history of Kalawao and Kalaupapa with the world.

Our chapel is nearing completion with the installation and painting of our pews, decorative railings and lighting. Please help support https://damienandmarianne.org/gifting-to-the-education-center/

Sign in Kalaupapa showing the number of people, including residents (patients), living in the settlement in 2003. Today, this number has decreased dramatically, including the number of residents totalling less than 10. Help us keep their memory and stories alive by supporting our fundraising campaign for our People of Kalaupapa exhibits. https://bit.ly/2nk5tHr

Construction Update: Lots of activity going on as our crew continues to work hard to finish the Damien and Marianne of Molokaʻi Education Center in Waikiki. https://bit.ly/2nk5tHr

Happy Aloha Friday from the construction site at the Damien and Marianne of Molokaʻi Education Center. Ending a day of hard work and looking forward to the weekend. https://bit.ly/2nk5tHr

Soon, we will receive the keys to our finished building. Next up: exhibit installation. Please support our efforts to preserve Kalaupapa’s history and the stories of those who were sent there by supporting our $100,000 campaign to fund our People of Kalaupapa exhibits. https://bit.ly/2nk5tHr

Chalice with embedded images of saints given to Fr. Wendelin Moellers in 1903 from the patients of for his ministry and kokua. Fr. Wendelin served on the opposite side of the peninsula from Fr. Damien De Veuster, 1888 - 1902. Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, U.S. Province Collection. https://damienandmarianne.org

On January 6, 1866, the first group of nine men and three women were dropped off at the mouth of Waikolu Valley, the closest accessible point to Kalawao. By October 1866, 101 men and 41 women had been left to die at Kalawao (source: NPS). More info at www.damienandmarianne.org

Honolulu Star-Advertiser shared this photo and caption from its archives. The Damien and Marianne of Molokaʻi Education Center (https://bit.ly/2nbuTGX) is being built adjacent to St. Augustine Church and will soon be another important Waikiki landmark.

A picture worth a thousand words. The colors of hope, inspiration and peace grace the rooftop of our Damien and Marianne of Molokaʻi Education Center on Aloha Friday. Please support us and visit our website https://damienandmarianne.org for more information.

Elevator installation: A birds eye view from the first floor, up our elevator shaft. Crew is hard at work installing the elevator. Please support https://bit.ly/2nk5tHr

Seven years ago today, Hawaii was blessed with its second Saint, St. Marianne Cope, o.s.f. St. Marianne helped care for the women and girls at Kalaupapa. Like St. Damien, she worked tirelessly, bringing care and joy to the residents (patients) of Kalaupapa. Read more about St. Marianne https://damienandmarianne.org/who-is-st-marianne/

Construction update: The process of installing 5,900 square feet of flooring on the first and second floors of our Education Center has begun! https://damienandmarianne.org/gifting-to-the-education-center/

Many relatives and friends voluntarily left their homes to accompany loved ones sent to Kalawao and Kalaupapa. Known as meakōkua, or helpers, they provided social, emotional and able-bodied labor support (source NPS). Photo: Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, U.S. Province. Support and visit https://damienandmarianne.org.

Construction Update: The altar in our chapel is taking shape. Visit our website at https://damienandmarianne.org and find out how to support and become a part of Hawaii's history.

Ten years ago, Hawaii gave thanks for its first Saint. Saint Damien De Veuster, ss.cc., Servant of God, Servant of Humanity. Fr. Damien group photo: Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, U.S. Province. Please visit and support us at damienandmarianne.org

Mahalo to our many donors for supporting us by purchasing a Remembrance Tile. It’s not too late to etch your message in history. https://damienandmarianne.org

Construction Update: The wall is complete and all the pieces of the puzzle have been put in place! You’d never know these engineered stones are cemented onto a brick wall by looking at this. For more information on the center, visit damienandmarianne.org

Room with a view, from the second floor . Visit damienandmarianne.org for more information about the center.

Constructing a stone veneer wall is a bit like playing the game of Tetris. Workers shape and piece together the stone looking wall bordering the side of the education center. Help support us . https://bit.ly/2nk5tHr

Construction Update: The entrance to Damien and Marianne of Moloka'i Education Center (https://bit.ly/2nbuTGX) is taking shape with the installation of our beautifully designed metal doors.