At St. Joseph's Indian School, our privately-funded programs for Lakota (Sioux) children in need have evolved over 90 years of family partnership, experience and education. Because of generous friends who share tax-deductible donations, Native American youth receive a safe, stable home life; individual counseling and guidance; carefully planned curriculum based on Lakota culture and individual student needs and tools to help build confidence, boost self-esteem and improve cultural awareness. All of this helps children to live a bright, productive, possibility-filled future.
Tensions were running high during St. Joseph’s Archery Challenge. Two female students, Kaylee and LaToya, had each shot 20 arrows and done exceedingly well. In fact, both students recorded personal best scores. But the good shooting resulted with the girls tying for First in their age category. That meant it was time for a five-arrow shoot-off to crown a champion. Continue reading “St. Joseph’s Crowns Archery Tournament Winners”
A Christmas package was worth more than silver and gold to one unsuspecting woman, Kristal, seen left, with her late-father, Jimmy.
It was two weeks before Christmas and Kristal Salter had yet to find the perfect Christmas ornament for her granddaughter, Roselyn. She had browsed through stores and searched online, but nothing she found seemed to do justice to the annual tradition. None of the ornaments felt quite right.
It is possible nothing felt right because the holiday season, in general, was proving to be more difficult than in years past. Kristal lost her father, Jimmy Young Barton, in June 2021 at the age of 88. Although it had been six months since his passing, she felt his absence more and more the closer December 25 approached. Continue reading “A ‘Blessing in Disguise’ to Remember a Beloved Paw-Paw”
A donor luncheon took place in Fort Myers, Florida recently.
Greetings everyone, I hope all of you are doing well. There are several great things happening here at St. Joseph’s Indian School.
Just this past week, 11 new students enrolled at St. Joseph’s Indian School. We are grateful for every student we have studying and residing here at St. Joseph’s which would not be possible without your generosity. Continue reading “Fr. Greg’s Hoší — News — for February 2022”
Mary Jo stands by Andy, St. Joseph’s Alumni Coordinator, after she accepted her Distinguished Alumni Award in 2021.
Mary Jo Lends His Horse Dupris attended St. Joseph’s Indian School from 1991 to 1997. In 2021 she and three other healthcare workers were named St. Joseph’s Distinguished Alumni.
We recently asked Mary Jo a few questions about her time at St. Joseph’s and what she has been up to since she graduated. Her answers were so inspiring that we wanted to share them with you.
Erica, Oliver and Aaron: one family that was blessed by a St. Joseph’s Indian School scholarship as Aaron continues his education.
St. Joseph’s Indian School recently awarded $95,285 in spring-semester scholarships to Native American students across the nation, bringing the total awards for the academic year to a record $186,285.
The new administration of the U.S. Province of the Priests of the Sacred Heart includes (standing left-to-right): Fr. Rafael, Fr. Greg, Fr. Jack, Fr. Vien, Br. Duane and (seated) Dn. David.
The U.S. Province of the Priests of the Sacred Heart in Hales Corners, Wisc., elected a new Provincial Superior. The five-member Provincial Council was chosen by the gathered assembly of Priests of the Sacred Heart following the election of Fr. Vien Nguyen, SCJ, as the 16th Superior of the U.S. Province. Among those chosen to lead the U.S. Province of the international organization were two with ties to St. Joseph’s Indian School.
Children enjoying the December snow at St. Joseph’s Indian School.
The Christmas season gives us a multitude of reasons to rejoice. There is the opportunity for families to gather, eat together, exchange gifts and exchange laughter and excitement. Too often in the midst of preparing ourselves for family gatherings, meals and laughter we can easily find ourselves overwhelmed with a mound full of to do lists. Continue reading “From the Desk of Fr. Greg: December”