St. Peter Cathedral School
This Fall, Author Judith Gupton Wiley came to St. Peter's school to read her book, "You are Loved". Judith is a native Delawarean and proud mother of two adult children. A retired high school counselor, Judith holds Degrees from Howard University, Catholic University of America, and the University of Delaware. Feeling "blessed and grateful," Judith is committed to "helping others" and is an avid community volunteer. Her awards include the Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Award" and the Pacem In Terris "Peacemaker Among Us Award." Judith advocates for Delaware's foster care children and does international work with children in orphanages. Her work with abused, neglected, and abandoned children inspired her to write the books "Something More Special" and the revised version, "You Are Loved" and to donate these books to children in foster care, homeless shelters and orphanages. Additionally, she founded the nonprofit organization Children Empowered By Love, Inc. whose goals are to uplift the self-esteem of "at risk/marginalized" children, to let them know that they are loved, and to heighten their personal life's vision. St. Peter's Cathedral Students loved the book and Judith's presentation. When she finished reading Judith surprised the students by giving each one an autographed book of their own to treasure.
St Peter Cathedral School older students went on a pilgrimage to pray the rosary with other schools in the diocese. The students were honored to get their picture taken with Bishop Koenig in front of the 33 foot high stainless steel “Our Lady Queen of Peace” shrine to Mary that was handcrafted by famous sculptor, Charles Parks from Wilmington, Delaware. Mary watches over I-95 and the Delaware Memorial bridge from her beautiful setting at Holy Spirit Church in New Castle, Delaware. We are so blessed to have such a beautiful source of inspiration right in our own hometown.
The last three pictures below are of a weekly project at St. Peter's Cathedral school called PAWS for People. Amy visits every Friday with her dog Isla. They meet and interact in a small group setting with students that teachers hand pick that may need to work on sharing, mental health, and low self esteem. Isla serves as a warm and welcoming icebreaker and helps create conversation and comfortable group interaction. She is quite often the highlight of the week and does her job well!
The highlighted programs above nurture and enrich the lives of St. Peter's Cathedral School students in many very special ways. None of these programs would be possible without the generosity of the Black and Indian Mission Grant Program which is very much appreciated!
