Father Damien, born on January 3, 1840, in Ireland, passed away on April 15, 1889, in the Hawaiian Islands. He was a renowned missionary known for his compassionate care for leprosy patients. Father Damien served as a priest on the island of Molokai, Hawaii, where he established a leper colony and provided medical and spiritual care for the patients, his selfless dedication and sacrifice touching the hearts of people around the world.