The current Maria Lanakila Church building is a replica of the structure first built on this site between 1856 and 1858. The church was built despite the opposition of many of the original missionary families and their followers who opposed the arrival of Roman Catholic priests in 1846.
Statue of the Madonna at the Maria Lanakila Church Lahaina Maui Photos
From John Fischer, About.com
Statue of the Madonna at the Maria Lanakila Church in Historic Lahaina, Maui
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