Central iron cross above the graves of the Vicars Apostolic
The origins of the cemetery were two separate lots. The first lot was given by the Kingdom of Hawaii to the Roman Catholic mission during the 1840s and was identified by the title "Claim No. 4". The second lot was purchased by several wealthy Catholics and given to the Roman Catholic mission. Originally on the outskirts of the village of Honolulu, with the makai side consisting of estuarinewetlands and man-made ponds for the harvesting of sea salt (or paʻakai in Hawaiian). The Waikiki side of the cemetery was the old Plantation and rice paddies. In 1889, the cemetery consisted of scattered graves and overrunning paths. Wealthier Catholics ensured that their private plots were enclosed by wooden or iron fences and a tombstone. Msgr. Koeckemann erected the tall ironcross in the center of the cemetery. He was eventually laid to rest under the cross. Several other bishops of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, (Msgri. Gulstan Ropert, Libert H. Boeynaems, and Stephen Alencastre) were also buried next to Msgr. Koeckemann. Remains of some forty of the early members of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts also lay buried since 1853 in a common grave on site. Other notable people buried in this cemetery include: the native Hawaiian patriot and former delegate to the United States Congress, Robert William Wilcox; Princess Eugenie Ninito Sumner of Tahiti, wife of High Chief John Kapilikea Sumner, and friend of Queen Liliʻuokalani.
Montgomery family crypt at the entrance to the cemetery
In 1889, shortly after his arrival in Honolulu, Father Valentin Franckx, SS.CC., former pastor of Saint Augustine by the Sea Catholic Church in Waikīkī laid out a central road and side paths in the cemetery so that each lot could be reached without walking over neighboring lots. Many trees were removed and in 1892, Father Valentin planted the stately royal palms that line the main lane to the cemetery. Father Valentin reported that a society was organized for the upkeep and improvement of the cemetery. Members paid an annual fee of five dollars.
A permanent sexton was appointed and anyone acquiring a lot paid ten dollars for a grave and another ten dollars for the digging. The makai portion of the cemetery was found to be unfit for digging to the six-foot depth required by the Board of Health.
Ficus growing on gravesite
To alleviate encountering ground water during burials, Father Valentin approved the importation of new soil from the nearby Armory.
After the closure of the cemetery by the Board of Health, the vicariate made arrangements for Catholic interments at Diamond Head Memorial Park. As of 2004, the lots closest to King Street are watered and maintained better. Those plots further in (close to the Hawaiian Electric Company yard) appear to be minimally maintained, if at all. Several grave markers are sequestered at the corner of what appears to have been a chapel and tree roots from a Ficus have obscured the original plots.
Sourcesedit
"Old King Street Catholic Cemetery", by Father Valentin Franckx, in The Catholic Herald, June 3, 1938, Honolulu.
External linksedit
King Street Catholic Cemetery, a.k.a. Roman Catholic Church Cemetery at Find a Grave
April 11, 2024
honolulu, catholic, cemetery, this, article, includes, list, references, related, reading, external, links, sources, remain, unclear, because, lacks, inline, citations, please, help, improve, this, article, introducing, more, precise, citations, december, 2023. This article includes a list of references related reading or external links but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations Please help improve this article by introducing more precise citations December 2023 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Honolulu Catholic Cemetery also known as the King Street Catholic Cemetery is a cemetery in Honolulu Hawaii The cemetery is for Roman Catholics and is located at 839 A South King Street 21 18 15 N 157 51 9 W 21 30417 N 157 85250 W 21 30417 157 85250 It is maintained by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu and has been the final resting place for many Roman Catholics from Honolulu before 1930 The cemetery is closed to further burials by the Hawaii Department of Health Honolulu Catholic CemeteryMass grave of early Sacred Hearts MissionariesDetailsEstablished1840sLocation839 A South King StreetCountryUnited StatesTypeRoman CatholicNo of interments lt 1000Find a GraveHonolulu Catholic CemeteryCentral iron cross above the graves of the Vicars ApostolicThe origins of the cemetery were two separate lots The first lot was given by the Kingdom of Hawaii to the Roman Catholic mission during the 1840s and was identified by the title Claim No 4 The second lot was purchased by several wealthy Catholics and given to the Roman Catholic mission Originally on the outskirts of the village of Honolulu with the makai side consisting of estuarine wetlands and man made ponds for the harvesting of sea salt or paʻakai in Hawaiian The Waikiki side of the cemetery was the old Plantation and rice paddies In 1889 the cemetery consisted of scattered graves and overrunning paths Wealthier Catholics ensured that their private plots were enclosed by wooden or iron fences and a tombstone Msgr Koeckemann erected the tall iron cross in the center of the cemetery He was eventually laid to rest under the cross Several other bishops of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Msgri Gulstan Ropert Libert H Boeynaems and Stephen Alencastre were also buried next to Msgr Koeckemann Remains of some forty of the early members of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts also lay buried since 1853 in a common grave on site Other notable people buried in this cemetery include the native Hawaiian patriot and former delegate to the United States Congress Robert William Wilcox Princess Eugenie Ninito Sumner of Tahiti wife of High Chief John Kapilikea Sumner and friend of Queen Liliʻuokalani Montgomery family crypt at the entrance to the cemeteryIn 1889 shortly after his arrival in Honolulu Father Valentin Franckx SS CC former pastor of Saint Augustine by the Sea Catholic Church in Waikiki laid out a central road and side paths in the cemetery so that each lot could be reached without walking over neighboring lots Many trees were removed and in 1892 Father Valentin planted the stately royal palms that line the main lane to the cemetery Father Valentin reported that a society was organized for the upkeep and improvement of the cemetery Members paid an annual fee of five dollars A permanent sexton was appointed and anyone acquiring a lot paid ten dollars for a grave and another ten dollars for the digging The makai portion of the cemetery was found to be unfit for digging to the six foot depth required by the Board of Health Ficus growing on gravesiteTo alleviate encountering ground water during burials Father Valentin approved the importation of new soil from the nearby Armory After the closure of the cemetery by the Board of Health the vicariate made arrangements for Catholic interments at Diamond Head Memorial Park As of 2004 the lots closest to King Street are watered and maintained better Those plots further in close to the Hawaiian Electric Company yard appear to be minimally maintained if at all Several grave markers are sequestered at the corner of what appears to have been a chapel and tree roots from a Ficus have obscured the original plots Sources edit Old King Street Catholic Cemetery by Father Valentin Franckx in The Catholic Herald June 3 1938 Honolulu External links editKing Street Catholic Cemetery a k a Roman Catholic Church Cemetery at Find a Grave Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Honolulu Catholic Cemetery amp oldid 1191622996, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
