Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
Honolulu's historic Catholic cathedral, where St. Damien was ordained and celebrated his first Mass and where the Diocese preserves the mortal remains of St. Marianne Cope and a relic of St. Damien.
The pilgrim’s guide
What makes this visit meaningful
The cathedral is the most accessible urban gateway into the intertwined stories of Saints Damien and Marianne. Pray where Damien was ordained, honor Marianne's service, and let the cathedral lead into—not substitute for—the more difficult history of Kalaupapa.
St. Damien's ordination church
Remember Damien's ordination on May 21, 1864 and his first Mass the following day.
St. Marianne Cope
Honor the Franciscan sister who worshiped here upon reaching Hawaiʻi and later served at Kalaupapa.
Saints' relics
Verify the cathedral's renovation status and present arrangements for veneration before arrival.
Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations