This was my second visit to John Paul School and I must admit it was just as exciting for me this time as it was the first time I visited in 2007. My husband, Paul, was able to visit the school in 2008 but unfortunately I wasn’t able to accompany him that time. And while it looked friendly, warm and familiar, in the three years since I was there so much has changed. Now besides having a beautiful school, we also have a girl’s dormitory that can house 80 girls.  A new “indoor” kitchen is under construction and nearly completed. But the biggest surprise for me was the three solar…

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…