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Bishop O’Connell High School celebrates the dedication of its new chapel

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge dedicated the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel July 16.

7/16/21

Catholic Herald Staff Writer

New principals gather to prepare for start of school

New school principals hired or promoted recently by the diocesan Office of Catholic Schools gathered for the annual new principals meeting July 7 at Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington.

7/8/21

Catholic Herald Staff Report

Sr. Karl Ann Homberg retires after 39 years serving Arlington Catholic schools

Sister Karl Ann Homberg met the Sisters of St. Joseph as a first grader at Our Lady Queen of Peace School in Baltimore, a five-minute walk from home. “I always thought they lived a special life. They were focused on the children, and on helping us to grow closer to God,” she said.

6/15/21

Leslie Miller | Catholic Herald Staff Writer
Fundraiser encourages acts of kindness

St. Joseph School in Herndon launched a month-long fundraiser to encourage students to do acts of kindness in the community while raising money.More

6/10/21

Catholic Herald Staff Report

School officials reflect on their second academic year amid the COVID-19 pandemic

The end of any academic year comes with accomplishments to look back on, yet for 2020-21 perhaps the most significant feat diocesan schools achieved was turning the extraordinary into the mundane.More

5/19/21

Kevin Schweers | Catholic Herald Executive Editor of Content

The show must go on

Although prolonged COVID-19 lockdowns have left dust gathering on the world-renowned Broadway stages, the arts haven’t shut down for good. Theater students at St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly have taken advantage of in-person classes to produce their upcoming musical, “Godspell,” live onstage. More

4/25/21

CAITLIN HOLLEN | Student Correspondent

A greater appreciation of Friday night lights

Jack Brown, a football player at St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly, reflects on his final season. More

4/20/21

Zoey Maraist | Catholic Herald Staff Writer

New diocesan schools health and wellness coordinator

Beth Bostwick helps schools care for the minds and bodies of students. More

4/20/21

Zoey Maraist | Catholic Herald Staff Writer

New principal at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria

Timothy Guy was appointed the new principal of Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria. He will start July 1, following the retirement of Principal Denise Tobin. More

4/12/21

Catholic Herald Staff Report

Students continue the Superdance tradition at Arlington's Bishop O'Connell High School

One year ago, Claire Babka couldn’t believe the news. The spring 2020 Superdance, one of Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington’s proudest traditions, was canceled due to health concerns and safety precautions related to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. More

4/12/21

GEORGIA HOFFMAN and PATRICK FLEENOR

Interactive challenge prompts 8th graders to reflect on vocations

Priests get to go skiing? “I thought they were in the church praying all the time,” said Shelby Doyle, an eighth grader at St. Michael School in Annandale. “I didn’t know they could still joke around with each other. I thought they had to be very serious and devout.”More

4/5/21

Leslie Miller | Catholic Herald Staff Writer

Banding together through a pandemic

The novel coronavirus has changed Seton School in Manassas quite a bit, and one class impacted significantly is band. Last year, with the state-required lockdowns, band Director Jennifer Erwin searched for a way to proceed with the spring concert the students had worked hard to prepare for. She came up with a plan for a virtual concert. More

3/24/21

ADDIE-QUINN KAMMERDEINER | Student Correspondent

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