Monthly Archives: July 2011

Father Damien of Molokai

Father Damien of Molokai [I]n May 1873, the apostolic vicar of Hawaii, Bishop Maigret shared with some of his priests the concerns he had about the state of neglect the lepers were suffering. Since 1864, the terrible scourge of leprosy … Continue reading

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Father Toulorge, “martyr for truth”

There were many other religious that met the same fate as the 16 Carmelite martyrs of Compiegne. This is an account of Father Toulorge, “martyr for truth”. [A]utumn 1703, The French Revolution has entered its most violent phase, the Reign … Continue reading

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