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Holy Ghost Church
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PHOTOS |
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Click on a thumbnail to
see a larger version of the photo |
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OVERVIEW |
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Portuguese immigrants built
the Holy Ghost Mission in Maui's Upcountry
in 1894. The church's unusual octagonal
structure is the only one of its kind built
during the 19th century in Hawaii. Its altar
and 14 Stations of the Cross were brought
from Austria in about 1897 and are priceless
examples of museum quality 19th century
ecclesiastical art. Hand-carved, gilded and
painted more than a century ago by a master
European craftsman, the words on the
stations are in Old Portuguese. This is the
only artwork of its kind in Hawaii. The
church and artwork were restored for its
1994 centennial. Holy Ghost is listed on
both the State and National Registers of
Historical Places. |
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DIRECTIONS |
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To get
there from Kahului, take Highway 36 (Hana
Highway) toward Pa'ia until you reach the
Haleakala intersection. Turn right onto Hwy.
37 and drive past the Pukalani exit and
through the "Five-Trees" intersection just
before King Kekaulike High School. This is
Lower Kula Highway. Continue about five
miles until you see a sign pointing left
toward Holy Ghost Church. Turn left on Lower
Kula Road and drive about a half mile until
you see the Kula Community Center on your
left. The church will be on your right.
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