February 6: The Bishop visits Holy Cross

Thursday was a very special day at Holy Cross, as the Right Reverend Philip Wright, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Belize, visited the school for the entire day.

The day began with Bishop Wright leading an abbreviated Morning Prayer service for the entire school in the palapa. Prior to the service, the students carried approximately 500 chairs and desks outside to the palapa; and after the service they carried them right back to their classrooms. The whole process was surprisingly efficient.

In the service, the Bishop asked the students to reflect on specific ways they could make their light shine in the world. Even the youngest students accepted the Bishop's invitation to come to the microphone and share their reflections. He finally had to cut off the sharing part of the service with many volunteers' hands still raised.

After the service, the Bishop went around to every classroom in the school, sharing time with the students and blessing each classroom with holy water. 

Our St. Luke's team shared lunch with the Bishop and his party, getting to talk with them in a less formal setting. Jim grabbed the opportunity to get a photo with the Bishop.

The Bishop concluded his day meeting with the school faculty and sharing dinner with the Holy Cross Education Foundation Board. Our team was very fortunate to have the chance to meet Bishop Wright and to see his deep commitment to Holy Cross.