In the quiet, sacred space of Holy Spirit Church in Annandale, a young girl with Down syndrome named Parker Lee prepared to do something that would change her life forever.
The Basilica School of St. Mary has a permanent exhibit celebrating the history of Catholic education. “Christ Yesterday & Today: A History of Catholic Education,” is unique to the diocese.
In late October, Bishop Ireton was featured on Fox5’s “Show Us Your Spirit” segment.
In late October, Bishop Ireton’s team, made up of three seniors, finished in first place on the episode of WETA-TV’s “It’s Academic” in which they competed.
Five Bishop Ireton athletes have committed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level this fall.
Oakcrest School in Vienna celebrated the blessing of its new Anna Diederich Field Dec. 19. Father John Agnew, chaplain, celebrated Mass in the school chapel, followed by the blessing of the field, which is adjacent to the school’s athletic fields.
Bishop O’Connell’s swim team lived up to its motto, “We swim, and we serve,” by hosting a swim-a-thon Jan. 2 at Oakmont Rec Center in Oakton to benefit Special Olympics Area 26 of Northern Virginia.
Junior Lauren Arzadon spent New Year’s in Hong Kong to participate in the Elite Youth International Ice Hockey Tournament with the Women’s U18 Team Philippines.
Bishop O’Connell High School has kicked off rehearsals for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved classic, “The Sound of Music.” The production features a cast of 45 including guest performers as the Von Trapp children.
McLean-based Youth Apostles is accepting applications for a college scholarship to assist students in evangelization efforts on their campus.
