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Vatican Chooses New Saint

Published: February 27, 2009 - 8:03 AM

In this photo provided by Hawaii State Archive, Father Damien is seen in this portrait taken two months before his death in 1889 at the leprosy settlement in Kalaupapa, Hawaii. The Vatican says a 19th century Belgian priest who ministered to leprosy patients in Hawaii will be declared a saint Oct. 11. The Vatican confirmed the Rev. Damien de Veuster's canonization date during a meeting Saturday Feb. 21, 2009 between Pope Benedict XVI and cardinals.
(AP Photos/Hawaii State Archive, FILE)

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Father Damien was a great m... (Below threshold)

1. Posted by Paul Hooson | February 27, 2009 4:02 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)

Paul Hooson:

Father Damien was a great man and deserves this honor. This is back in the days when many priests truly were saints. He was a forerunner of Mother Teresa for sure. Every time I'm in Hawaii I marvel at his selfless story of service and sacrifice. A great, great man. A great saint.

1. Posted by Paul Hooson | February 27, 2009 4:02 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)

Posted on February 27, 2009 16:02

As if the fetishistis of th... (Below threshold)

2. Posted by bryanD | March 1, 2009 1:45 AM | Score: -1 (1 votes cast)

bryanD:

As if the fetishistis of the Vatican could add one iota to the worth of one human being without clouding the issue withal.
All Believers are saints and many Catholic "saints" are not saints at all.
I suggest we not subject Father Damien's ethno-religious upbringing to strange fire.

2. Posted by bryanD | March 1, 2009 1:45 AM | Score: -1 (1 votes cast)

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