Joanne Walsh, principal at New York’s Our Lady Queen of Angels school, and her staff and students—and the entire neighborhood—are ready to receive the pope…in Harlem.
“The pope’s plan to visit the school “is affirmation not only for all the schools and the community, but a wonderful blessing and honor of the church’s work,” said Principal Joanne Walsh, who has been teaching in Catholic schools for 35 years.
The day Francis was named pope “there was a roar of elation throughout this neighborhood,” she said. “The kids were cheering and the parents were happy. He made a real connection.”… .. Read More>>