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Holy Friendship & Bonding: Sophomores Celebrate Retreat & Spectacular

The Class of 2026 came together for a retreat held at John Paul II National Shrine and the National Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington last week and a night of fellowship at their Sophomore Spectacular following. These experiences help the class grow their bond as they return from summer and start a new school year strong.

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Passionate About Advocacy: Claudia Nachega’23

Model UN member Claudia Nachega ‘23 is passionate about international relations and gender equity. She loves to advocate, to amplify the voices of others, and to make change happen. During time at home during the pandemic, she connected with like-minded teens on social media, getting involved with organizations by conducting outreach, planning webinars and conventions, and even leading day-to-day operations.

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Assisi Community Speakers Share Wisdom on Holy Friendship & Social Justice Ministry

On Wednesday, April 26, juniors and seniors gathered in the gym to hear from Marie Dennis, a lay woman who has dedicated her life to nonviolence and just peace, and Fr. Joe Nangle, OFM, from Our Lady Queen of Peace in Arlington, VA, who has dedicated his life to social change as well. 

The pair have a friendship that goes back decades. Both are founding members of the Assisi Community in DC, an intentional Catholic community of lay and religious dedicated to a simple life and social change. Theology teachers Toni Buranen and Michael Mothes, both who have known Dennis and Nangle for years, brought them to speak to the two classes about what it means to have a holy friendship.

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