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By Tom Tracy | Catholic News Service
ORLANDO, Fla. – “Bullying” can be a testy topic for which few agree on any single definition, let alone the best way to respond once it happens in or around the classroom. Still, no fewer than six presenters at an annual convention for Catholic educators took on the problems and controversies surrounding student and school-related […]
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By Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky
Pascal famously said the first obligation of a Christian is to think clearly. Not bad as a sound bite and certainly not unexpected from the logical mind of a mathematician. Of course, Pascal derived his wisdom from the Lord Himself who promised: “But when He comes, the Spirit of truth, He will guide you to […]
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By Mary Witko
In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus tells His disciples to give without hesitation – that if they see a need, they should try to meet that need: “If a man borrows your coat, give him your shirt as well,” (Lk 6:30). Jordan Kijewski, a senior at Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax, lives the example Jesus […]
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By Lisa Socarras ¦ for The Catholic Herald
All Saints parishioner Richard Quintana, former vice president of SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation) in McLean, had a successful career in the U.S. Air Force and the private sector while serving in charitable organizations. As a captain and computer systems analyst, Quintana’s achievements include involvement in the development of computerized mission control. He was assigned […]
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By Catholic Herald Staff Report
According to the diocesan Office of Catholic Schools, the following people will retire at the end of this school year (years of service in the Diocese are indicated): – Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria: Janet Corrigan (8 years); Joanne Schiefer, (24 years); William Wester, (13 years) – Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington: Suzanne […]
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By For The Catholic Herald
Suspense novelist Mary Higgins Clark delivered the address at the 126th annual commencement ceremony of Catholic University in Washington May 16. “Today you are starting to write you own suspense novel,” she said. “It’s called ‘The Rest of My Life.’… Write the story of your lives so that your novel will be more than a […]
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By For The Catholic Herald
Christendom College awarded a record 102 bachelor of arts degrees to graduating seniors May 16. Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde celebrated the Baccalaureate Mass May 15 and received an honorary doctorate from the college during the commencement ceremonies. Alice Von Hildebrand was awarded Christendom’s St. Catherine of Siena Award before delivering the commencement address. During […]
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By Christine Stoddard
The fall of her sophomore year at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, Jessica Soto knew something was wrong. The first sign greeted her from the bottom of the tub. Clumps of hair – her hair – became a regular appearance, bigger and thicker than she had ever seen. Afraid she had cancer, she rushed […]
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By Dave Borowski
Odyssey of the Mind is a 25-year-old international educational organization that works with students from kindergarten through college to develop and use creative techniques to solve problems and have fun in the process. There are five competitive areas: mechanical/vehicle, technical performance, classics, structure and performance. The competition is not just for engineering and science themes, […]
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By For The Catholic Herald
What happens when your triplets graduate from three different colleges, in three different states, over the course of one weekend? John Marbach and Sherry Pressler from Belle Mead, N.J., know the answer: planes, trains and automobiles. “Four nights out, three different hotels, train tickets, car travel and airplane travel, wow,” said Pressler. Her triplets – […]
