St. Benedict Catholic Curch is also known as the Painted Church. This storybook picture Church dates back to the 1800's. From 1899 to 1904 Father John Velge painted the church which includes colorful frescoed ceilings and walls. The murals on the walls and ceilings depict many biblical scenes.

The Church is affected by the strong sun, termites and aging, pocket change helps to maintain it. St. Benedict's Painted Church.
Painted Church Road
Honaunau, HI 96726

Hwy 11 south from Kailua to Hwy 160 at the Honaunau post office down to the Pu'uhonua City of Refuge National Park and go right on by the turn off for the Painted Church.