Veronica L. Paul, also known as Mother Paul and Teacher Lita, was born Veronica Leatha Alexis in Fontenoy, St. George’s Grenada, West Indies on December 4, 1933, to the late Albert Alexis and Louise Peters. Veronica was educated at the St. Louis R.C. Girls School and achieved a scholarship to attend the St. Joseph Convent High School. After leaving school with a Cambridge Certificate, she went on to become a teacher at the Grand Anse Government School.

Coming from a long lineage of teachers and headmasters, Veronica stressed the importance of a good education in life and always wanted her children to do better than she did. As an integral part of her spiritual journey and as instructed by the teachings of Jesus Christ, Veronica made it her duty to feed the poor and the homeless, both in Grenada and in the United States. 

She undertook many visits to Her Majesty’s Prison in Grenada, providing service and counsel to the inmates. In everyday life, many sought her ear and advice for her wealth of wisdom and understanding. In everything that she did, she managed to touch many lives with her love and care for others.

During her 30+ years as a resident in New York City, Veronica fed those who were in need throughout different sections of Brooklyn, NY. At each feeding event, she brought the community together including family, neighbors, and church members to provide this service of love. As the educator and minister that she was, Veronica also made sure to raise up her grandchildren, the next generation, to understand and be passionate about serving the community with a loving hand and heart. Today, Veronica’s work continues through her family with her grandson, Crispin as Executive Director.