11/25/2025
We are thrilled to share the latest episode of the Independence Mission Schools podcast, Strong Minds Loving Hearts - for obvious reasons!
When Mary Holmes brought her daughter, Queenie, to St. Malachy Catholic School for her first day of kindergarten nearly 20 years ago, she stayed... the whole day. That day turned into years of volunteering at the school which turned into countless full-time jobs — from assistant to the principal to her current role as a 4th grade teacher — all while earning his master's degree at Lincoln University.
Today, the family legacy at Malachy continues. Queenie, currently at LaSalle University studying criminal justice, has her daughter enrolled in Pre-K.
In this episode of Strong Minds Loving Hearts, St. Malachy principal, Betsy Rafferty, chats with Mary, Queenie and a few other "guests" who were up past their bedtime for this recording and couldn't resist playing with the mics. Together they recall heartwarming memories and dig deep into what makes St. Malachy so magical.
When Mary Holmes brought her daughter, Queenie, to St. Malachy Catholic School for her first day of kindergarten nearly 20 years ago, she stayed -- the whole...
