by juliusariail | May 27, 2022 | General
The Return of the Missionary May 22, 2022 La Pandemia struck all of us across the Americas. My in-person mission work stopped about 27 months ago. I have had “an itchin’ in my heart” to get back with my Dominican colleagues that was finally scratched yesterday. I...
by juliusariail | May 12, 2022 | General
Winding down the academic year May 12, 2022 Several end-of-year activities to report to my faithful readers. For one, I have made plane reservations and will return to La Republica Dominicana from May 21-28. I’m anticipating a “getting re-acquainted” trip, involving...
by juliusariail | Feb 23, 2022 | General
School Days, School Days Episcopal colegios across the Dominican Republic take civic and values education very seriously. The school day begins with the singing of the national anthem, a flag raising ceremony and reciting the Dominican pledge of allegiance. Teachers...
by juliusariail | Feb 23, 2022 | General
Love and Achievements Got some student photos to share. The first set comes from Colegio Santa Cruz (located in the village of Santa Fe, in the environs of the city of San Pedro de Macoris). Children of all ages got the Valentine’s Day spirit. Loving feelings and...
by juliusariail | Feb 16, 2022 | General
Celebrating Anniversaries This past weekend, clergy and lay people gathered at Iglesia San Esteban (located in San Pedro de Macoris, roughly 50 miles east of Santo Domingo). Across the Episcopal church, conventions share many elements in common, including opening and...
by juliusariail | Jan 31, 2022 | General
A Day to Celebrate January 30, 2022 I’ve written many times about the patriotism that Dominican teachers convey to their students. Pride in La Patria takes a special place in curriculum from pre-kindergarten to senior year. Notable dates get celebrated. It’s an aspect...
