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St. Benedict's Catholic Church

84-5140 Painted Church Rd, Captain Cook, Island of Hawaii, HI 96704
(808) 328-2227
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Churches/ Cathedrals
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Athens, Alabama, USA
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

This is a nice stop if you're visiting in the area. Cose to the Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Park (aka Place of Refuge). Quaint little church has paintings on the ceiling and walls. Definately worth a quick detour. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

I enjoyed visiting this very special church. The paintings are beautiful - there is one that depicts Cain, Abel, and their mother Eve try going to revive Abel. Cain is trying to look distraught but there's a look of evil in his eyes - Amazing! I've never seen anything like it. The drive to the church is a little challenging.... More

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Calgary, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

It's an ok little distraction, worth about 10-15 minutes. Will likely appeal more to the religious crowd. Good parking. More

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Winnipeg
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012

OK, but nothing outstanding. Will appeal most to devout Catholics. More

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Captain Cook, Hawaii
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011

This still functioning little church has a rich history and displays a great deal of creativity of their former pastor. More

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Woodstock, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2011

We went looking for this little church because I remembered visiting it forty years ago when my parents took us to "the City of Refuge." (Pu'uhonua o Honaunau is its Hawaiian name) We went in the late afternoon after being at the state park and then snorkeling with turtles and colorful fish just down the road. The church was free,... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2011

Close to the Place of Refuge and the South Kona Fruit Stand. It is open to the public however not crowded with tourists. There were only 2-3 visitors like us who checked out the place, and we visited this place twice since it was so easy to find and get to. It is not manned by anybody either, there were... More

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