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Bishop Knestout Visits Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School for Playground Dedication

On Friday, Sept. 13, Bishop Knestout attended the dedication of Flutterfly Park at Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School, Powhatan.

Bishop Barry C. Knestout and Paula Ledbetter, head of BSH, assist Kathleen Brower (center) in cutting the ribbon to officially dedicate Flutterfly Park, Friday, Sept. 13.

Keith and Kathleen Brower, whose late granddaughter was a student of BSH, donated $1.4 million to the school for renovations and technology improvements. At the ribbon cutting ceremony, Bishop Knestout said the opening prayer and blessed the new playground, which was built in honor of the Browers’ granddaughter, Arabella Stuart Brower.

L to R: Bishop Knestout, donors Keith and Kathleen Brower and Paula Ledbetter listen to BSH students sing at the Flutterfly Park dedication ceremony.

Bishop toured the school to see the improvements and renovations that have been made. During his tour, Bishop Knestout visited classrooms and greeted students and faculty. He was joined by superintendent of Catholic schools Kelly Lazzara.

Bishop Knestout stops by the AP Art History class during his tour of Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School on Friday, Sept. 13.

Click here to read the full story from The Catholic Virginian.