Father Damien, formally Joseph de Veuster, ss.cc. and St. Damien of
Molokai (January 3, 1840 - April 15, 1889), was a missionary of the
Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary who is revered
primarily by Hawaii residents and Christians for having dedicated his
life in service to the lepers of Molokai in the Kingdom of Hawaii.
Father Damien is the spiritual patron of lepers, outcasts, and those
with HIV/AIDS, and of the State of Hawaii.
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