The restored birthplace of St. Damien De Veuster in Tremelo, Belgium, opens its doors with a new permanent exhibition celebrating the life of the ‘Apostle to the Lepers.’ A photograph of Father Damien ...
VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of a 19th century Belgian priest who ministered to leprosy patients in Hawaii — opening the way for him ...
*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. TREMELO, Belgium - Belgian royals and officials joined the bishop of Honolulu at a Mass on Sunday to celebrate a 19th-century ...