DeVeuster House
Called to Serve, Called to Shine
Saint Damien de Veuster of MolokaŹ»i
Joseph de Veuster was born in Tremelo, Belgium, in 1840. He arrived in Honolulu in May 1864 and was ordained two months later. He was assigned to the leper colony in a remote location on the island of Molokai, Kalaupapa. Father Damien served as a priest, physician, and companion. After living with lepers for 16 years, Father Damien contracted the disease and died. On October 9, 2009, Pope Benedict XVI raised Father Damien to the rank of Sainthood.
House Crest & Identity
The DeVeuster House crest features three core symbols:
Sacred Hearts of Mary & Jesus
References membership in the Order of the Sacred Hearts, symbolizing undying love and care for all people.
Outstretched Hands
Represents charity and alludes to a prominent monument in Father Damien’s hometown.
Palm Leaves
Symbolizes martyrdom for his faith and evokes the "outstretched hands of Jesus" as a sign of selfless charity.
