Lt. Governor to Attend Canonization in Rome
Lt. Governor Aiona announced at a news conference that he and his wife, Vivian, will travel to Rome for the canonization of Blessed Damien de Veuster, the Catholic priest who will be declared a saint.
Lt. Governor Aiona announces his trip to Rome for the canonization of Blessed Damien.
They are scheduled to leave Oct. 6 for what Lt. Governor Aiona characterized as "an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the culmination of a true hero's journey."
The announcement came during a Sept. 24 news conference that Lt. Governor Aiona held to present commendations to nine boy scouts who raised more than $20,000 to fund a trip to witness the canonization.
"These scouts have worked very hard to be part of this trip," Lt. Governor Aiona said in individually recognizing members of the St. Damien Troop, which was formed specifically for the event.
Lt. Governor Aiona went on to praise the scouts for exhibiting what he described as “rigorous standards of leadership and exceptional service to their community, qualities exemplified by Blessed Damien."
The Canonization is scheduled for Oct. 11.
