Episode 182: The Gift of Restoring Hope with Father Dennis Kasule

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Father Dennis Kasule is an Associate Professor in the Department of Dogmatic Theology, an Advisor, and the Coordinator of Pilgrimage at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake in Illinois. He was born in a rural community in Uganda and came to the United States in 2004 to become a priest. In 2010 he founded the Stepping Stones Foundation of Hope with the mission of fostering hope for the undeserved communities in and around Bunnamweri, Uganda through education, health, and faith.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Father Dennis talk about:

(04:46) The people and geography of Uganda (07:04) How a typical Ugandan family makes a living (09:43) The experience of children growing up in Uganda (14:12) Father Dennis’ family (16:56) Why the Foundation focuses a bit more on the education of  girls (19:40) What the Foundation has been able to achieve since its founding (23:26) The ages and grades of the kids involved with the Foundation (26:08) How you can get involved with the Foundation and sponsor children in need (29:37) The futures of kids who go through the Foundation’s program

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Father Dennis Kasule:

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