Our Meditation Garden links our past to the present with the placement of two historic St. Augustine Church pillars — both dating back to the mid-1800’s.
Construction News
Historic Pillars
Concrete pour at Meditation Garden
C oncrete pour and design techniques being done at our Meditation Garden. Which do you prefer — the broom or rock salt finish?
Rock Salt Finish 
Broom Finish
Front Door
A view from the front. Utilizing sponge painting techniques on our front doors, teal over gold.
The Chapel is Close to Completion
Our chapel is nearing completion with the installation and painting or our pews, decorative railings and lighting.
Blessing and Installation of Lauhala Etched Tile
Fr. Lane Akiona, ss.cc. held a blessing in our Education Center as workers installed a lauhala etched tile, paying tribute to our kupuna and St. Damien De Veuster, ss.cc., who slept under a lauhala tree his first night in Kalawao. Fr. Lane leaves today for Belgium to represent Hawaii at St. Damien’s 10th anniversary festivities, marking 10 years of becoming Hawaii’s first saint.
Interior and exterior construction on the building is moving quickly!
The walls and flooring are complete, on both the first and second floors. We’ve installed a beautiful metal front door and our chapel altar is ready for the finishing touches. Our second mosaic was completed by local artist Leah K. Rigg and installed near the front entrance. Our Remembrance Tiles will frame these one-of-a-kind tile mosaics. Be sure to check back for more updates!
Construction News
Construction on the building is progressing on schedule, with the concrete poured on both floors, electrical and plumbing installed and the roof recently placed on top of the building. Building construction is expected to be completed in November 2019, with interior design and exhibit installation to follow.
