Father Damien is being canonized this very Sunday, 11 October 2009 by the Vatican. What a privilege to visit the leper colony on Kalaupapa with Kawika, Makana, Moani, and Brenda in 2006. I'm glad to share this "rest of the story" for recognition of this humble servant.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/episodes/january-23-2009/father-damiens-legacy/2030/ http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/episodes/january-23-2009/father-damiens-legacy/2030/