Better Practices for Better Education

May 10, 2018 | Education, News

I remember when I was at Brother Rice High School how one of my teachers named Brother Moore would never give a grade of 100% on any of his tests or assignments. His reason, as he would say, was that “there is always room for improvement.” In HEAL’s educational...

Hymns of Nigeria Uplift the Soul

Jul 6, 2017 | News

St. Augustine famously said that when you sing you pray twice.   In my travels to Nigeria, I’ve found that Augustine’s theology of song is vindicated abundantly.   In the midst of life’s hardships in the rural villages, God’s people in Nigeria have a way through song...

HEAL’s First Village Health Outreach

Apr 27, 2017 | Appeal, Events, News

“Truly, truly I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone, but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” (John 12:24). In our last newsletter, I told you the story of Promise, a young man in a terrible car accident who is now...

The Promise of Sr. Calista’s Legacy

Apr 14, 2017 | Appeal, News

As I prepare for my upcoming three week trip to Nigeria, from April 17th to May 9th, I am looking ahead with great hope for HEAL and our mission. Of course, it is only because I believe our Lord has called me into this mission that I have this hope even in the face of...

Rest In Peace Fr. Ambrose Osuagwu (1966-2017)

Apr 3, 2017 | News

This last year has been an extremely difficult time period for the HEAL family in Nigeria. HEAL Founder, Deacon Leo, has suffered the loss of his mother, his elder sister, a beloved Reverend Sister, and, now, his best friend, Fr. Ambrose Osuagwu, who recently died at...

Christ’s Answer to Terrorist Violence

Nov 20, 2015 | News, Stories

I recently met Archbishop Ignatius A. Kaigama at DePaul University for a panel discussion on Christian – Islamic dialogue in Sub-Saharan Africa. Abp. Kaigama sat on the panel due to his experience as Pastor of Christ’s flock in the Diocese of Jos, situated in...