May 25, 2011
Bishop Ward High School “Class of ’64”
A fun event we attended during the summer has resulted in a whole new group supporting John Paul School. In August the “Class of 64” from Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City, Kansas (Nancy’s Alma Mater) held their 45th class reunion. We were fortunate enough to be able to attend and had fun reconnecting with old friends while enjoying the weekend activities. During the festivities the subject of John Paul School came up among
October 25, 2010
Update from Uganda – Paul and Nancy 2010
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
May 25, 2010
Objectives 2010
The year 2010 will present a number of challenges and hopefully a major milestone in the development of John Paul Secondary School. The main objective for the year will be to complete the steps necessary for the school to become officially recognized and registered by the Ugandan Department of Education. Currently students can receive their education at John Paul School but when it comes time for them to sit for their final exams they must
November 25, 2008
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
November 25, 2008
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.