Cardinal Newman Academy: High School in Richmond, VA

Cardinal Newman Academy

A college preparatory high school dedicated to intellectual, spiritual and personal growth.

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2020 Pilgrimage to Sacred Heart Cathedral

2020 Pilgrimage to Sacred Heart Cathedral

Jan 8, 2021

A pilgrimage is, of course, an expedition to some venerated place to which a vivid memory of sacred things experienced, or a long and wonderful history of human experience in divine matters, or a personal attraction affecting the soul impels one. ~Hilaire Belloc Dear...

We’re opening. Take a look

We’re opening. Take a look

Jul 24, 2020

A holistic education integrates everything into a beautiful big picture with God at the center, giving meaning to everything else. The rediscovering and communicating of this whole must be a priority for any good school.

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It was an unusual end to the year, but we were hap

It was an unusual end to the year, but we were happy to gather outside yesterday (before the rain!) for our awards ceremony and year-end address by Mr. Fitzpatrick. Congratulations to all our students and thank you to our teachers and benefactors!

Last night, Richmond Catholic Theatre offered our

Last night, Richmond Catholic Theatre offered our school community an exclusive performance of “Twelfth Night.” Front row seats to this outstanding and hilarious production was an absolute treat! #theatre #rvaarts #shakespeare

Mr. Fitzpatrick led us in singing Christmas Carols

Mr. Fitzpatrick led us in singing Christmas Carols as our families gathered to celebrate this joyful Christmas season. 9 days to go on this year’s Christmas Challenge!

Fostering our students interest in learning is at

Fostering our students interest in learning is at the heart of what we do. Every year we add programs, resources and staff that allow us to provide an environment for our students to thrive. Please support this growth during this year’s 2019 Christmas Challenge. Link in bio. #education #giving

A Christmas message from our students. Join our 20

A Christmas message from our students. Join our 2019 Christmas Challenge - link in bio.

Join our 2019 Christmas Challenge to support the c

Join our 2019 Christmas Challenge to support the continued growth of our young school! We have a matching pledge of $20,000!!! 🦅
Link in bio.

We’re up and running at our first annual Cardina

We’re up and running at our first annual Cardinal Newman Academy Craft Fair! Lots of vendors, food and baked goods for sale, and proceeds benefiting our school. Hope you can join us! #rva #crafts #localbusiness

Cardinal Newman Academy is thrilled to be moving t

Cardinal Newman Academy is thrilled to be moving to a larger campus. Families are taking turns sweeping the cobwebs and making the new place sparkle and shine.

One of our students brought in this polyphemus mot

One of our students brought in this polyphemus moth specimen. The best part is that it's laid eggs so we'll get to observe those, too.

Deep in study at Cardinal Newman Academy#goriver

Deep in study at Cardinal Newman Academy#goriverhawks #rva #catholicschool

Riverhawks use legos to learn about Roman architec

Riverhawks use legos to learn about Roman architecture and monuments in Ancient History!
#rva #riverhawks #education #legos

Sharing the gift of music on a sunny school day!

Sharing the gift of music on a sunny school day!

Today, our Director, Eileen M. Lapington, explains

Today, our Director, Eileen M. Lapington, explains the value of Math and how CNA's commitment to the discipline, including through our middle school Math Circle, educates and forms our students.Link in bio.

Thank you to everyone who came out today to serve

Thank you to everyone who came out today to serve those in need! Especially CNA student Therese Marie who spearheaded the effort. We served at Commonwealth Catholic Charities and the City’s overflow shelter and everyone we served was so grateful. #EncounteringthePoor #greatestoftheseislove

We are pleased to announce the hiring of our next

We are pleased to announce the hiring of our next Head of School: Stephen Fitzpatrick. Starting this Fall, Mr. Fitzpatrick will lead our continued growth. He will work closely with the Board of Directors, Dr. Lapington, and our faculty in shepherding our vision for a unique academic and faith environment that serves the Richmond Catholic community. Dr. Lapington will be stepping down from her role as Director at the end of the academic year and looks forward to contributing to the life and growth of our school in new ways, both inside and outside the classroom.Mr. Fitzpatrick holds an undergraduate degree in the Liberal Arts from Thomas Aquinas College and a master's degree in Theology from the University of Scranton. He has been a teacher, administrator, and coach in several public and Catholic schools in both Canada and the U.S. He has taught a wide array of disciplines including Latin, math, humanities, science, music, and writing. He has also held several administrative positions and has considerable experience in teacher training and development. Mr. Fitzpatrick and his wife Vanessa are the proud parents of five children.

Welcome to Fernando Metcalf, the newest member of

Welcome to Fernando Metcalf, the newest member of our Board of Directors. Fernando has over 20 years of global executive management experience and is a Regional Director for Movement Mortgage. He is a graduate of the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain (Law and Theology) and the IE Business School in Madrid, Spain (International Executive MBA). Most recently, Fernando completed the Advanced Management Program (AMP) at the Harvard Business School. “I am very excited to join Cardinal Newman Academy in its efforts to 'reach out towards truth and grasp it.' I am humbled by the prospect of serving with such a talented group of individuals and pray that our Mother Mary, Sedes Sapientiae, will intercede and guide us in fulfilling the will of Her Son, our Lord Jesus Christ." We are fortunate to have Fernando's passion and experience on our Board, and we are looking forward to his contributions to the continued growth of our school.

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We hope everyone has a blessed Christmas! (Beautif

We hope everyone has a blessed Christmas! (Beautiful CNA ornament courtesy of one of our parents)

Today our students show what a minute can bring at

Today our students show what a minute can bring at CNA. What can you do in a Riverhawk Minute? Join our #2018ChristmasChallenge to give the gift of education and double your impact today.www.cardinalnewmanacademy.org/support

CNA students built a larger-than-life snowman last

CNA students built a larger-than-life snowman last week. Wondering how much will be left as they start their exams this week...

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