The class of 2013 has big plans; read all about it and see lists of local grads in this section.
Back to School
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The Catholic Herald Back-to-School issue is fresh off the presses, and within its 24 all-color pages are stories on new principals and new high school chaplains; the two Benedictine schools that are … more
A shift in the format of the annual diocesan education institute this fall will result in more than 40 “mini institutes” to be held Oct. 26 at multiple locations throughout the diocese. The new … more
Two new chaplains will be on-hand to welcome high school students when classes begin Aug. 27. Father Michael J.R. Kelly, who spent two years as parochial vicar of St. Mary Church in Alexandria after … more
Maureen Giusti pulled a large encyclopedia off her family’s bookshelf, flipped to the right page and began to compose a handwritten school report. She had no spellcheck and no Google. If she needed … more
After building upgrades, teacher training and camp activities, Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria will welcome 218 freshmen, transfer students and new teachers to the school year themed, "It is … more
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), 92,000 lives are saved each year by cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). CPR is an emergency manual procedure used on a person who is in cardiac … more
Eight local Catholic schools will have new leaders at the helm this school year. New principals will guide seven diocesan schools — St. Luke and St. John in McLean; Queen of Apostles in Alexandria; … more
For the Catholic Herald Christendom College launched its 36th academic year Aug. 19 with a convocation and Mass celebrated by Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde. The college welcomed 123 new … more
When Dan Curtin graduated from Mount St. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, Md., in 1964, he began his lifelong love and support of Catholic education. His first job was teaching history in Washington … more
As students head back to school, ensuring they have the tools to succeed is top of mind. One class in particular has proven to provide an arsenal of support, including improvements in learning, … more
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