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Warm welcome for Saint Damien School

10/21/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Hawaii Catholic Herald Saint Damien School — formerly Damien Memorial School — began a new era in its 64-year history Oct. 11 with a celebratory Mass that marked its official transition to its new name. Students, alumni, faculty, staff and supporters attended the liturgy in the school’s Bishop Scanlan Gymnasium. Also present were two patient-residents […]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Damien Memorial School, Mass, Saint Damien School

School’s name change honors St. Damien’s legacy

10/07/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Damien Memorial School will begin a new chapter in its decades-long history Oct. 11 when its name will officially change to Saint Damien School. The transition will be marked with a celebratory Mass that day at 11 a.m. in the school’s Bishop Scanlan Gymnasium. Oct. 11 is the […]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Damien Memorial School, Lanson Kupau, name change, Saint Damien School

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