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St. Bern
“We are enthusiastic about assisting in the formation of the minds and hearts of young people in the faith and in the teachings of the Church. Preparing students for the future that will have unique social, moral, and bioethical challenges is exciting.”

Mother Ann Marie Karlovic, O.P.
Prioress General of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia


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Catholic Diocese of Arlington

Distinguished Teachers of the Year - 2008

The recipients of the 2008 Distinguished Teachers of the Year Award were recognized April 27, 2008 at the annual Catholic Business Network of Northern Virginia (CBNNV) Catholic Schools Awards Banquet. The award, sponsored by CBNNV and BB&T Bank, is presented to four teachers in the Diocese of Arlington whose accomplishmentsand talents have made an extraordinary impact on students, colleagues, and the school community. The 2008 Distinuished Teachers of the Year are as follows:

  1. High School Winner
    Brother Rick Wilson, TOR
    Bishop Ireton High School
  2. Elementary School Winner
    Mrs. Mary Lee Fritts
    St. Agnes School
  3. Middle School Winner
    Mrs. Marge Martiny
    St. Charles School
  4. Special Needs Winner
    Mrs. Jeanne Settar
    St. Theresa School

Each recipient received $1,000, and each of their schools received $500 for the outstanding work of these teachers.


Last updated 5/7/08

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High School Tabernacle receives papal Blessing

Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School's tabernacle received a special Papal apostolic blessing during the April 17th Mass celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI at Nationals Park.

The tabernacle will be prominently displayed in the school's chapel when the school opens in August.

The school, which will eventually enroll 1,000-students, is currently under construction on the Cherry Hill Peninsula in Dumfries, Virginia (Prince William County).

2007 - 08 Annual Report Now Available

Please click here to download the Office of Catholic Schools' 2007 - 08 Annual Report. Please email us for a hard copy.