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November 2008 Trip
In November, 2008, I was fortunate to be able to return to Uganda for a short visit to Chelekura to check on the progress at John Paul School. A visit to an African school by a patron from the United States, even a short one, cannot be a small affair. And all visits begin with a Mass of celebration. As the first time I was here for the dedication of the school, the church was full to overflowing waiting for the special Mass of Thanksgiving that would be said in my honor. Ugandans are by nature a warm-hearted and fun loving people. The Mass was a lively affair and at…
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School Dedication
The day we dedicated John Paul Secondary School started early. By 8AM we had showered, primped, eaten and were on the road headed to Chelekura. Bishop Odongo, his driver, Nancy and I led the way in the bishop’s SUV while our friends Jim and Linda with Sister Salome and their driver followed in another. There was a high level of anticipation as we spent the next hour driving into the deepest, darkest, heart of Africa. Then suddenly we were there. As the vehicles came to a stop there was a rush of people towards us and a building crescendo as the women started waving their arms and “u-ul-lu-ing”. Bishop Odongo…
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2008 School Visit
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2007 School Visit
