Canonization of Damien
February 19, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Patrick Downes
Hawaii Catholic Herald
SCHEDULE OF DAMIEN EVENTS – REVISED
[More for Press Conference and Mass Information]
PRESS CONFERENCE
WHO: The Diocese of Honolulu
WHAT: Press Conference to provide an update on the Canonization of Blessed Damien, including Most Reverend Larry Silva, Bishop of Honolulu, via teleconference from Rome.
WHEN: Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 10:00am (HST)
WHERE: NEW LOCATION: The Chancery of the Roman Catholic Diocese (5th Floor)
(Validated parking in Century Square)
WHY: Press Conference will include Bishop Larry Silva from Rome, and an update of events surrounding the canonization of Blessed Damien both locally and in Europe will be provided by Father Marc Alexander, Vicar General of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu, Deacon Wally Mitsui, Hawaii Canonization Events Coordinator, and Randy King, CEO of Seawind Tours & Travel, Inc.
MASS OF THANKSGIVING - HONOLULU
WHO: The Diocese of Honolulu
WHAT: Mass of Thanksgiving celebrating the announcement of Blessed Damien’s Canonization. Celebrant: Father Marc Alexander, Vicar General, Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu
WHEN: NEW TIME: Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 5:00pm (HST)
WHERE: Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace, 1884 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
(Validated parking in Century Square)
WHY: Celebration of the announcement by Pope Benedict XVI of the official date for the Canonization of Blessed Damien.
MASS OF THANKSGIVING - KALAUPAPA
WHO: The Diocese of Honolulu
WHAT: Mass of Thanksgiving celebrating the announcement of Blessed Damien’s Canonization. Celebrant: Father Marc Alexander, Vicar General, Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu
WHEN: Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 9:00am (HST)
WHERE: St. Francis
WHY: Celebration of the announcement by Pope Benedict XVI of the official date for the Canonization of Blessed Damien.
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