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A mask with St. Damien and St. Marianne fabrics made by Wendy Wylder (photo courtesy of Wendy Wylder)

Patrick Downs, Hawaiian Catholic Pioneer

Wendy Wylder has been sewing the priest’s main outer garment at her small sewing studio in Waialua, in order to be in Hawaii when the coronavirus pandemic hits in May Presented at the annual assembly of the clergy. The event was cancelled, so she adjusted.

Wylder is now making protective masks with images of San Damian and St Marian in Hawaii. The fabric is printed with heroes from the past healthy isolation.

She told the Catholic Herald of Hawaii via email on April 4th: "I have been sending any priests to ask them to wear masks. These masks are made from fabrics I have on hand." "In addition, many of my very religious Catholics The neighbors of the disciples demanded of them."

Wylder started her ceremonial sewing ministry in 2008 to benefit the saints of Father Damian and Marian’s mother. At that time, she was invited to the pastor assembly at Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu. The combination of high-quality tropical weight washable fabric and Hawaiian print." "

She said that seeing so many young people making progress in their seminaries, deacons, and clergy, and "booming" in their diocese missions, is the "most meaningful experience."

Patrick Downes, editor of the Hawaiian Catholic Herald, wears a new Sts by Wendy Wylder. Damian and Marian masks. (HCH photo)

"In my opinion, I have the opportunity to make the Hawaiian priest the best dressed person in the United States, and I feel very lucky," she said.

She said that during the mandatory quarantine for COVID-19, her goal is to create a new chasuble every day to participate in the 2021 rally. As of April 4, she has completed 18.

At the same time, Wylder said she found several pieces of Reyn Spooner saint fabrics and had been sending masks to Hawaiian clergy upon request.

The outerwear designer is accepting a donation of Damien-Marianne masks. She will match any donations with donations to the priest Sacred Hearts Father Lane Akiona of St. Augustine in Waikiki, who oversees the completion of the Damien and Marianne Education Centers in the parish. free delivery.

You can contact Wylder via email wendywylder@yahoo.com.

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