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A second collection will be taken up at many weekend Masses Feb. 1-2 to help parishes support the Catholic Herald.
Schools
Last month, three seniors at Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington were awarded full four-year scholarships through the 2024 QuestBridge National College Match.
Schools
By Kimberley A. Heatherington
In an area where the demographics of parish populations are estimated to be approximately 50 percent Hispanic, efforts are growing among educators, advocates, and families to ensure that same robust diversity is eventually reflected throughout diocesan schools and their 18,000-plus students.
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis personally decided that employees of Vatican City State who have three or more children will receive a monthly bonus, the Vatican announced.
Schools
Nativity Catholic School in Burke has been recognized as a 2024-25 STEM School of Excellence by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, or ITEEA.
Parishes
What’s your parish’s history? In Haymarket, the first Mass of Convenience was celebrated Sept. 10, 2000, at Pace West Elementary School by Father Joseph P. Biniek, pastor of St. Stephen the Martyr Church in Middleburg. It is estimated that 135 people attended the first Mass.
Schools
“I take pride in trying to outwork everyone in my field. I'm the ultimate competitor and that leads to success,” said Ariana Freeman Prather.
Local
Diocesan parishioners are invited to advocate for life at the fourth annual Virginia Pro-Life Day in Richmond Jan. 29.
Schools
Last fall, five senior athletes from Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School in Potomac Shores committed to play at colleges and universities around the country.


