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CANONIZATION MEMORIES OF ST. DAMIEN OF MOLOKAI, SS.CC. OCTOBER 11, 2009 |
 President
Barack Obama articulated his deep admiration for St. Damien de Veuster
and offered his prayers for all those celebrating the priest’s
extraordinary life and witness. In a statement issued on October 9, two
days before Pope Benedict XVI canonized the Belgian priest, President
Obama said: “St. Damien dedicated his life to those afflicted with leprosy, (now called Hansen’s Disease) in Molokai, Hawaii. …Fr. Damien has earned a special place in the hearts of the Hawaiians. I recall many stories from my youth about his tireless work to care for those suffering from leprosy who had been cast out.…Following in the steps of Jesus’ ministry to leprosy patients, Fr. 
Damien challenged the stigmatizing effects of the disease, giving voice
to the voiceless, and ultimately sacrificing his own life to bring
dignity to so many.” The President expressed parallels between leprosy and diseases such as HIV/AIDS that affect millions around the world today saying, “We should draw an example of Fr. Damien’s resolve in answering the urgent call to appeal and care for the sick.” |
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FAIRHAVEN PROVINCIAL NEWS Also.... A Journey with Fr. David Lupo, ss.cc. New!... Photos of Damien Canonization Celebration in Wareham |
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