In 2019, a portion of the funds raised through the Bishop’s Action Appeal were allocated to the new secondary school for girls in the town of Namasakata in the Diocese of Masasi. Even through the pandemic, construction and future planning for the school continued. The St. Catherine Girls Secondary School (pictured above) will fill a profound need in this poor and rural area of the country for high-quality education for girls in a safe environment. The girls look forward to studying in their new premises, and are grateful for the financial support provided by the Diocese of Montréal. Along with the Bishop’s Action Appeal, several Montréal parishes also provided support. When school gets underway, photos of school activities will follow. Bishop James Almasi sends his deepest gratitude for the Montréal Partnership.