….wondering why it has happened yet.

When a tribunal of Hawai’i Roman Catholics wrapped up its investigation into a purported miracle attributed to Father Damien a year ago, there was optimism it would be enough to propel the Moloka’i legend into the legion of saints.

In fact, with strong medical evidence supporting the case, there was even speculation that Damien would earn his halo within a year.

But today, a year has come and gone, and there is still no word from Rome about when or if Damien will become a saint.

Sister Helene Wood, the vice postulator who is heading the cause for Damien locally, said she fears a problem might be holding up the process. She said she and others were hoping the date for Damien’s canonization would have been scheduled by now.