Molokai Attraction Guide

Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Church

Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Church is a historic Molokai Catholic church in Kaluaaha, built by Saint Damien in 1874 and still treated as an active place of worship.

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Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Church, Molokai

Saint Damien, also known as the Martyr of Molokai, built four churches on the island, two of which are still standing today. One of them is Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Church, located in Kalua'aha right across from Ni'aupala Fishpond. It was built in 1874. The other church that is still standing today is the Saint Damien Church, formerly known as St. Joseph Church, located in Kamalo. It was built in 1876.

Key Features

Historic Catholic church in Kaluaaha on Molokai's southeast shore
Built in 1874 during Saint Damien's early Molokai ministry
One of two surviving Molokai churches connected with Saint Damien's building work
Located along Kamehameha V Highway across from Ni'aupala Fishpond
Simple white church exterior, entrance, interior and quiet church grounds
Still an active place of worship
Sunday Mass is currently listed at 7:00am
Service times can change
Best treated as a quiet stop for reflection and Molokai Catholic history
Visitors should avoid interrupting worship, weddings, funerals or parish events

Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Church

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Church located?

Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Church is in Kaluaaha on Molokai's southeast shore, along Kamehameha V Highway.

When was Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Church built?

The church was built in 1874 and is closely connected with Saint Damien's early ministry on Molokai.

Did Saint Damien build Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Church?

Yes. Saint Damien helped build the church, and it is one of two surviving churches he helped build on Molokai.

Is Mass held at Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Church?

Sunday Mass is currently listed at 7:00am, but visitors should confirm current service times before going.

How should visitors behave at the church?

Keep voices low, dress respectfully, avoid interrupting parish use and treat the building and grounds as an active place of worship.