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We are pleased to announce that Deacon Christopher Weyer has joined Cardinal Newman Academy as an Adjunct Faculty member for the 2023-24 academic year. Rev. Weyer is a Transitional Deacon in the Richmond Diocese, currently stationed at St. Bridget Parish. He grew up in an Air Force family, living in Arkansas, Virginia, and Colorado before heading off to Virginia Tech to study Engineering. It was there that he discerned a Vocation to the Priesthood and left to finish his college studies in Philosophy and begin formation for the Priesthood at St. John Paul II Seminary, completing his studies with a Ph.B. in 2018. He completed his formation for the Priesthood at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in the Spring of 2023 and he will be teaching Moral Theology for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students this Fall.
We are pleased to announce that Dr Eileen Lapington has been appointed a full-time faculty member and Vice-Principal at Cardinal Newman this school year. Dr. Lapington is no stranger to Newman students and parents; since the school opened its doors in 2017, Dr Lapington has taught Latin and History classes, has been a cheerleader and photographer at sporting events, and is a steady presence around campus. Dr Lapington has a PhD in European History from Brown University and a passion for Catholic education. She is the product of a small Catholic high school, and she knows personally the impact of a joyfully and authentically Catholic education. “I desperately want to share the gift of Catholic education with every student,” Dr Lapington says, “so that every student leaves Cardinal Newman prepared to live their faith, and in doing so joyfully, to be an evangelist to all they meet.”
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Martin Ahrens has joined our community as Head of School. Dr. Ahrens has many years of experience in a variety of roles, including marketing and fund-raising, teaching at the college level, counseling both teens and adults as a life coach, and professional writing. He is an active member of St. Bridget Parish, including regular service as a Mass lector, volunteering with St. Vincent de Paul, membership in the Knights of Columbus, ongoing formation as a Third Order Carmelite, and consecration of his life to Jesus through Mary. Dr. Ahrens most recently worked as the Director of Marketing and Development for a Catholic retreat house. He earned his PhD from McGill University in Environmental Biology. As an undergraduate, he double majored in Biology and Philosophy with a minor in Mathematics. Dr. Ahrens is joining Cardinal Newman Academy in response to the apostolic call to help young people discover the joyful rewards of a life rooted in classic virtues, rigorous academics and the Catholic faith.