Molokai History:
[from Kalawao Sacramental Register, 1873-1930 in the SS.CC. Archives at St. Patrick’s Monastery in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Oahu]
On May 10, 1873, Father Damien, SS.CC. arrives at Kalaupapa/Kalawao Leper Settlement with Bishop Louis Maigret, SS.CC.
On May 19, just 9 days after he arrived, Father Damien baptized 10 people in the Pelekunu Valley to the east of Kalawao:
Gregorio Makalei, age 13
Damiano Kahilahilaole, age 7 months
Pauli Kaheleluaole, age 1
Elizabeth Kaahanui, age 11
Maria Pupuka, age 8
Maria Kamalu Kumukalii, age 7
Petero Kaaoao, age 7
Paulina Kamakau, age 4
Ana Kamakau, age 1 week
Maria Okamalu Pupuka, age 30
Blessings! Pono! Pule!
Fr. Brian Guerrini, ss.cc.
Priest
Molokai