"HAWAI'I'S PILGRIMAGE TO THE CANONIZATION OF SAINT DAMIEN OF MOLOKA'I"
"HAWAI'I'S PILGRIMAGE TO THE CANONIZATION OF
SAINT DAMIEN OF MOLOKA'I"
This documentary captures the exciting and inspiring two-week pilgrimage to the canonization of Saint Damien at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, led by Bishop Larry Silva of the Diocese of Honolulu from October 1-14, 2009. More than 500 pilgrims participated in this once-in-a-lifetime journey in loving tribute to Father Damien de Veuster who was canonized a saint in October 11, 2009. Also featured in the video is the St. Damien Catholic Parish on the island of Moloka'i , together with Kalaupapa patients who express their love and aloha for Father Damien.
The video opens with the majestic canonization ceremonies at the Basilica officiated by Pope Benedict XVI making official the sainthood of Father Damien and four other saints. From there, the coverage proceeds to Belgium where the pilgrimage actually started, visiting places where Father Damien was …More