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Principals from across the diocese gather in Springfield

Principals from the Diocese of Arlington gathered at St. Bernadette School in Springfield Aug. 8 to prepare for the new school year. They began the day with Mass and heard presentations by several diocesan representatives.

8/27/19

Catholic Herald Staff Writer

Catholic,public school teachers learn to incorporate games

A program created by John Meehan, English teacher and instructional coach at Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington, is trying to change teaching with games.

8/28/19

Catholic Herald Staff Writer

Tricia Barber starts her 25th year as principal at St. Francis of Assisi School in Triangle

Tricia Barber, principal of St. Francis of Assisi School in Triangle, hit the ground running when she started her job 25 years ago. She was knee-deep in the school accreditation process and construction of the school building within a month of being named principal.

9/5/19

Catholic Herald Staff Writer
Marymount faculty seek fall prevention for elderly

Faculty members from Marymount University in Arlington are working to prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Northern Virginia through an alliance of public and private agencies and organizations. More

10/9/19

Seton students ask 'Where do I belong?'

This past summer was Seton’s first year attending and marked the largest group to descend upon Steubenville for the annual summer conference. More

10/9/19

By LAINIE VESTERMARK | Student Correspondent

Diocesan students reach National Merit semifinals, achieve AP scholar awards

Students at five Catholic high schools in the diocese have been named Advanced Placement scholars and National Merit semifinalists. More

10/9/19

Mass for homeschoolers at Holy Trinity Church

Bishop Burbidge will celebrate a Mass for homeschoolers at Holy Trinity Church Oct. 25.More

10/9/19

School run by sisters named ‘best private school’

St. James School in Falls Church was named “Best Private School” in Falls Church by the readers of the “Falls Church News-Press.” The 113-year-old school run by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary nuns based out of Immaculata, Pa., was selected over four other schools.More

9/25/19

O’Connell interim head of school honored in Philadelphia

Sister, Servant of Immaculate Heart of Mary Lorraine McGrew, interim head of school at Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington, was one of 40 Catholics in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia honored by Pope Francis for dedication and exceptional service to the church. She received the honor, conferred by Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, during a ceremony with evening prayer at the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia Sept. 5.More

9/25/19

A sense of deja vu

As their summer vacation was winding down, students from Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington heard the magical news that their break would be extended by almost two weeks due to construction delays. That news took me back to another O’Connell building project that was behind schedule; however, that project was running way behind, and the consequences were significant.More

9/25/19

Dennis Dwyer | Special to the Catholic Herald

Burke students collect supplies for hurricane-stricken Bahamas

Students at Nativity School in Burke buy supplies that will be flown to Grand Bahama Island. More

9/24/19

Zoey Maraist | Catholic Herald Staff Writer

Stafford school board votes in support of transgender revisions to nondiscrimination policies

The Stafford County School Board voted 4-3 in favor of revisions to its nondiscrimination policies 4107 and 2420 that would include gender identity and expression as proposed by Superintendent Scott Kinzer. The vote was part of the agenda during the board's regular meeting at the Alvin York Bandy Administrative Complex Sept. 10.More

9/11/19

Ashleigh Kassock | For the Catholic Herald

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