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Hawaii's Saint Damien: A Journey of Sacrifice

Father Damien gave his life to serve the Hansen's disease patients of Kalaupapa, Molokai, dying of complications from the disease in 1889. Now 120 years later, his life's work will be honored as Father Damien will be canonized as Hawaii's first saint at a ceremony at the Vatican on October 11th. KHON2 reporter Gina Mangieri and photographer Greg Lau are covering the historic sainthood event, starting in Damien's hometown of Belgium, then on to Rome for the canonization.
Their coverage will be part of a KHON2 special report "Hawaii's Saint Damien: A Journey of Sacrifice" airing on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 9:00 PM and rebroadcasting on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 5:00 PM.
DVD copies are available. For more information, contact news@khon2.com.

Stories

	Learning About Saint Damien's Legacy It’s been over a month since Saint Damien's canonization. People in Hawaii are continuing to celebrate the event and seek ways to learn more about his legacy. Video
	The Future of Kalaupapa, Molokai After Saint Damien's Canonization The recent canonization of Saint Damien is bringing renewed worldwide attention to Molokai. Gina Mangieri reports on how the community envisions the future of Kalaupapa. Video
	Celebration of Saint Damien Continues After Canonization The celebration of the canonization of Hawaii’s Saint Damien continues long after the official ceremony in Rome. Video
	Saint Damien Relic Bound For Hawaii They’ve been to Belgium, Rome and now they're coming back to the islands. But the celebration isn't over yet. Video
	St. Paul's Basilica in Rome Filled With Aloha The day after canonization, the Hawaii pilgrimage came to this very special place that holds the chains and remains of St. Paul. Video
	The Moments Before Father Damien is Canonized Gina Mangieri takes you to Vatican City for the big event. Video
	Father Damien is Now Saint Damien The 19th century missionary from Belgium, who moved to Kalaupapa to help leprocy patients was elevated to sainthood by Pope Benedict the sixteenth Sunday morning in Saint Peter's Basilica. Video
	Special Canonization for Hawaii Visitors Late Saturday night there was a special canonization vigil where the Hawaii visitors were front and center. Video
	Father Damien Officially Canonized Into Sainthood It's official. Father Damien has now been canonized into Sainthood. Video
	Tour of the Historic Coliseum of Rome Hawaii residents are in Vatican City for the Canonization of Father Damien. Our KHON2 reporter Gina Mangieri and Chief Photographer Greg Lau joined them for one last day of sight-seeing. Video
	Slideshow from Assisi, Italy Enjoy some photos of Assisi, Italy. They were sent from reporter Gina Mangieri and Chief photographer Greg Lau who are in Italy for Father Damien's Canonization. Video
	Touring the Historic City of Assisi, Italy The wait is almost over. In just over 24 hours, Hawaii's Father Damien will be officially made a saint by Pope Benedict XVI. Video
	President Obama Expresses "Deep Admiration" to Father Damien President Obama released a statement today, expressing his admiration for Father Damien upon his canonization on Saturday night, Hawaii time.
	Headed to the Hills of Assisi, Italy Father Damien’s canonization in Rome is now just a day away. The group of Hawaii residents who traveled to Italy for the event spent the morning at a private mass in the Vatican. Video
	Playing Tourist in Rome Those from Hawaii who traveled to the event are making the most of their trip. Today was a bit slower paced which was welcome after a very busy past few days. Video
	Dr. Brady in Italy For Father Damien's Canonization Dr. Brady couldn't be with us here this week because he's in Italy for Father Damien's canonization. He met up with Gina Mangieri to file this morning's on the road edition of "Ask the Doctor." Video
	Hawaii Residents Receive Blessings From Pope Benedict XVI People from Hawaii who traveled to Rome for Father Damien's canonization got an up close visit with Pope Benedict XVI. Video
	Pope Benedict XVI Enters St. Peter's Square With hundreds from Hawaii among a crowd of thousands, the Pope entered St. Peters Square. Patients from Molokai were within feet of the Holy Father as he passed. Video
	Aiea Woman Meets Pope Benedict XVI Aiea resident Audrey Toguchi meets Pope Benedict XVI, and Gina Mangieri talks to her about the experience. Video
	Hawaii Group Taking in Sights and Sounds of Rome After spending a couple of days in Father Damien's birthplace of Belgium, it was on to Italy for hundreds of Hawaii residents who've traveled far from home to be a part of Saturday’s canonization. Video