Early in the year (Feb. 2nd) we opened St. John’s Nursery & Primary School which consisted in 10 classrooms and an office. 11 teachers were hired, and 250 students were there the first school day. Beautiful desks were made and the school has grown to now serve over 450 students.

The testing building at St. John’s School has just been completed this past month. This building is required by the Uganda government for certain education tests. We have managed to use these buildings for lunch rooms and extra space on very rainy days.

The first phase of the St. Francis Nursery & Primary School is finished. This is near the border with the Congo and had 600 students waiting for completion. Father Justus was able to complete five classrooms and an office. Of course we realize this won’t house all 600 students, but it’s a great start. We’ll continue building, as funds come in from our absolutely wonderful donors.

Divine Mercy School is underway, but needed much more rebar than we had planned. It will be finished very soon.

Each of these projects are essential to the many village children spread throughout the Our Lady Mother of the Church Parish in the western part of the Kabale Diocese in Uganda. This Parish includes 30,000 people, most of whom live in outlying areas with very poor living conditions. Having a school available within a few miles of their home makes walking to school a possibility and can have wonderful results. We are so proud of the children who have gone through our schools, and gone on to complete degrees in education, engineering, and various service related jobs. Seminarians have been trained and many other important jobs which serve to improve life for the whole community. Thanks to the many of you who provide the funds to make these important changes for the young people there.

Sincerely,

THE KABALE BOARD