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Paul VI Girls Cross Country wins State Catholic Championship

The St. Paul VI Catholic High School girls’ cross country team won the Virginia State Catholic Championship held at Occoquan Regional Park Oct. 29.
Schools

O’Connell named No. 1 in Virginia

O’Connell was recognized recently as one of the Best Schools in America by Niche, the country’s leading college and school search platform. Niche has ranked O’Connell as the No. 1 Best Catholic High School in Virginia for 2025.
Schools

Bishop O’Connell ranks high across the board

O’Connell Volleyball Wins 2024 WCAC Championship A thunderous match-winning spike from Bishop O’Connell senior Jocelyn Pye was the exclamation point on an incredible comeback to defeat the Academy of the Holy Cross in the WCAC Championship game Nov. 3 at Dufour Center at The Catholic University of America in Washington. Down 11 points earlier in the fourth set, the Knights roared back to win the match 27-25, 21-25, 25-11, 27-25.
Schools
Theater

Mounting ‘A Man for All Seasons’

By Julien Goulet
It’s daunting enough to put on a full show for hundreds of people. But when you factor in that the show is not only about a major saint, but also the patron saint of the diocese? No pressure.
Columns

Cheering from the sidelines

By Lucia A. Silecchia
I spent last Sunday on the sidelines of a marathon cheering for thousands who accomplished something I respect — but may never fully understand. The weather was stunning, the crowd was enthusiastic, and it is always exciting to root for a loved one crossing the finish line.  
Local

Where to find archives

All of the Catholic Herald’s past issues — dating back to the first issue, Jan. 8, 1976 — are available online through our e-edition link. If you are looking for an article about your parish fish fry from 20 years ago, if it ran in the Catholic Herald, it’s there. Maybe you want to find […]
Local

Strategic plan update

By Ward Jones
The diocesan strategic plan has entered a new phase, with some initiatives bearing fruit today and others taking shape on the horizon.
Schools

One of America’s healthiest schools

Our Lady of Good Counsel School in Vienna was named one of America’s healthiest schools for the second year in a row in recognition of the school’s dedication to student, staff and family health.
National

U.S. bishops conclude fall plenary in Baltimore

BALTIMORE — The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops gathered for their fall plenary assembly in Baltimore, November 11-14. The bishops began their plenary in prayer at the Baltimore Basilica, and as the public session of the assembly began, they sent a message to the Holy Father, followed by an address by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, U.S. papal nuncio. Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and USCCB president, also addressed the bishops.
Schools

Synodality: the love of the church

By Mason Hennessy
Synodality is something that needs to be experienced to make sense. Glimpses of headlines on the Synod on Synodality might lead the average Catholic to believe the church is becoming a democracy with no respect for tradition. It is neither of those things. It is a major step toward the main objective of the church: to love every person in the unique way they need to be loved just as Jesus did and God the father fulfills in his omnipresence.

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