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Since 1977, Christendom has been providing the best Catholic liberal arts education to prepare students to Restore All Things in Christ.

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Another day closer to completion. ⛪️
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Viva Cristo Rey! Christendom unveiled its new botafumeiro this afternoon as part of the college’s Summer Consortium event. The botafumeiro, which is the largest in the world, will be used for select liturgical celebrations throughout the year, celebrating Christ our King. 👑
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Our Best Week Ever students were blessed to attend Mass celebrated by @Card_R_Sarah today in Christ the King Chapel! Cardinal Sarah gave all of the Session 1 students a blessing following Mass and spoke with each of them as well.
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Have you been wondering what happened to the college's Sacred Heart statue? Last week, it was moved to a new location right in front of the college's new Christ the King Chapel, standing triumphantly for all who pass by. ❤️‍🔥⛪️
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"Pray and do penance. The reason is clear. Prayer turns us away from a self-centered and unbridled individualism and back to God." — Robert Cardinal Sarah
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Robert Cardinal Sarah will be given an honorary doctorate of humane letters during the ceremonies and will also deliver this year’s commencement address.
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It’s @Card_R_Sarah ’s 79th birthday today! We were so blessed to have the Cardinal with us all weekend and made sure to celebrate the occasion with him. Please join us in wishing Cardinal Sarah a happy birthday! 🎂
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Happy Tuesday from our snow-covered campus! ❄️
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And we’re marching! We’re so excited to be supporting life at the #MarchForLife2019 ! #UniqueFromDayOne
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We are so proud to be a part of the 50th annual @March_for_Life . 🙏 #WhyWeMarch
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Christendom College finally celebrated its forty-first commencement on August 9, awarding Bachelor of Arts degrees to the Class of 2020 and bestowing the college's Pro Deo et Patria Award on @patrickmadrid .
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"Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought." - Pope St. John Paul II. Happy 4th of July!
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“We do not want a church that will move with the world. We want a church that will move the world.” — G.K. Chesterton
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During his visit to Christendom, Cardinal Sarah also received an exclusive tour of the college's new Christ the King Chapel — including a look at our now constructed high altar! ⛪️ Learn more about the chapel at .
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A day we will never forget. 🙏 The Dedication of Christ the King Chapel was one of the most beautiful days in the history of Christendom College. To all who helped make the chapel a reality that will impact lives for the better for generations to come — thank you!
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It is with great sorrow but deep trust in Our Lord and our Blessed Mother that we inform you that our beloved friend, colleague and professor, Dr. Brendan McGuire, passed into eternity early this morning. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him.
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It's finally here! This weekend, our new Christ the King Chapel will be dedicated after over 7 years of hard work and sacrifices by so many. Please keep us in your prayers as we make the final preparations for this historic moment in the history of Christendom! ⛪️
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And we are officially on our way to the @March_for_Life ! 550+ students, faculty, and staff are on buses right now, traveling from our campus in Front Royal, Virginia, to D.C. Join us today as we march for the unborn. 🙏 #WhyWeMarch #NextSteps
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His Imperial and Royal Highness . @EduardHabsburg delivered an address at Christendom College this past weekend, encouraging students to fully live out their Catholic Faith in the public square.
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Internationally renowned author and theologian Robert Cardinal Sarah was honored during Christendom College's 2022 Commencement Ceremonies. Watch his full address now: Read more from this year's Commencement here: .
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Christendom students drove into Northern Virginia early Saturday morning for the semesterly MegaShield event — an opportunity to prayerfully protest in front of an abortion clinic. Students prayed rosaries and sang hymns, joyfully bearing witness to the pro-life cause.
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"The joyous veneration given to the Mother of God by the contemporary Church, in light of reflection on the mystery of Christ and on his nature, cannot ignore the figure of a woman, the Virgin Mary, who is both the Mother of Christ and Mother of the Church." — Cardinal Sarah
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"From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised." — Psalm 113:4 Learn more about Christ the King Chapel at . ⛪ 📸: Andrew McFadden
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First snowfall of the season? ☑️
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“Go forth and set the world on fire.” St. Ignatius of Loyola, pray for us!
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We cannot get over these photos. 😍 Congratulations to the first alumni couples married in our new Christ the King Chapel! 📸: Bernadette Rohan, Bernadette Criste
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Christendom will welcome recognized musicologist Dr. Sara Pecknold to the faculty this coming fall, where she will be teaching in the college’s music department.
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We’re on our way to the 2022 @March_for_Life ! See you soon, D.C.! #whywemarch
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We're starting October with these Chapel sunset views. ⛪️🌄
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"Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies." St. Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us!
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“Be not afraid; my Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and your safe path to God.”
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Christendom unveiled its new “botafumeiro” this past weekend. The botafumeiro — a large, silver-plated brass thurible— will be a celebrated feature of our chapel, with the botafumeiro being swung on special liturgical occasions. Learn more here:
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It was an honor for the entire Christendom community to join in the historic 50th @March_for_Life in Washington, D.C. 🙏 Our students were a joyful witness to the pro-life movement, continuing to pray for an end to abortion in a post-Roe America. #WhyWeMarch #NextSteps
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Fall on campus is one of the most beautiful times of the year. 🍂 Make a visit to campus and see it for yourself — find out more at .
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Renowned scholars and authors @Card_R_Sarah , @patrickmadrid , and George Weigel will headline Christendom’s 2024 Summer Consortium, which will take place June 14-16 on the college's Front Royal, Virginia, campus.
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Did you know that College President Dr. Timothy O'Donnell leads the praying of the rosary at every Laudamus Te First Friday? This monthly event unites the college in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. 🙏
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A group of Christendom students made the trip to the steps of the Supreme Court early this morning to stand for the rights of the unborn everywhere. Please join with them in prayer as they continue bearing joyful witness to the pro-life cause today!
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“You cannot be half a saint; you must be a whole saint or no saint at all.” — St. Therese of Lisieux
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"We do not want a church that will move with the world. We want a church that will move the world." — G.K. Chesterton See more from our new Christ the King Chapel at . ⛪️
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After over 32 years of service, Dr. Timothy O'Donnell will serve his last day as Christendom College's president today. We are forever indebted to him and his devoted wife, Cathy, for all they have done for Christendom and its mission. God bless you and thank you, Dr. O'Donnell!
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"The greatest love story of all time is contained in a tiny white Host." – Ven. Fulton J. Sheen
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Our thoughts and prayers are with #Paris tonight. May Our Lady of Lourdes bless and protect the people of France.
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Christendom has produced 104 priests, in addition to other religious vocations, during its almost 50-year history — thanks be to God. The College Fix investigated why this is the case in this new article, check it out!
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Six bells were installed in the south tower of our new Christ the King Chapel yesterday! These bells, which were baptized this past winter, will be joined by another six in the north tower this weekend. ⛪️
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"Don't lose heart. I will never forsake you. My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the way that will lead you to God." — Our Lady of Fatima.
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On early Saturday morning, over 100 students traveled into Northern Virginia to prayerfully protest in front of an abortion clinic as part of the college's semesterly Mega Shield event. See more photos here: 📸: Paul Aguilar
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Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus. 🙏 This beautiful artwork was just completed in our new Christ the King Chapel by alumnae Mandy Hain and Mary O'Reilly, making the interior even more breathtaking.
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Christ the King Chapel at sunset. 😍 Find out more about the Chapel at .
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Our new Christ the King Chapel flooring in the main nave and the southern transept is currently being stained! The entire floor, but especially the center aisles in the Versailles pattern, will be especially stunning once complete. ⛪️
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Christ the King Chapel is open! ⛪️🥳 The college hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning, with Sen. @RickSantorum delivering remarks and Cardinal Arinze leading all present in prayer. Watch the Dedication live on @EWTN tomorrow at 3:45 p.m. at .
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"For freedom Christ has set us free." — Galatians 5:1 Happy #4thofJuly ! 🇺🇸🎇
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“The times are never so bad, but that a good man can live in them.” St. Thomas More, patron saint of our home diocese @arlingtonchurch , pray for us! 𝙄𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙡. ⛪️
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"We can’t let Holy Week be just a kind of commemoration. It means contemplating the mystery of Jesus Christ as something which continues to work in our souls.” –Saint Josemaria Escriva On this Palm Sunday, we pray that you have a blessed beginning to Holy Week!
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Upon his ordination, Deacon Clark will become Christendom’s 104th alumni priest and the 23rd in @arlingtonchurch , ready to serve the faithful throughout the diocese and beyond.
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The feast of our Lady of the Rosary was established by Pope Gregory XIII to thank God for the victory at Lepanto — a victory attributed to the praying of the rosary. Let us never forget this powerful weapon we always have at our disposal. Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us!
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Dr. Kris Burns, founding faculty member of Christendom College and former dean of the college’s graduate school, passed away a few moments ago after battling cancer. She will be sorely, sorely missed. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.
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Today marks our patronal Feast of Christ the King! 👑 At the end of Mass today, the college community will again pledge our loyalty to the Royal Heart of Christ and the Immaculate Heart of Mary by praying together an Act of Consecration.
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"God, who gives to those of good will both the desire and the accomplishment of the things that belong to him, is the one who began this work, the one who has brought it to completion." — St. Augustine 📸: Cameron Delafleur
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This is the fifth time Christendom has had the honor of leading the @March_for_Life , which protests the Roe v. Wade decision that made abortion legal throughout the nation. #WhyWeMarch
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Our hearts are restless till they find rest in You. ⛪️ 📸: Julie Wells
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Dr. Brendan McGuire lived every moment of his life to the fullest. It didn't matter if he was in the classroom or the Chapel, the home or in Ireland — he lived with a Christlike love that impacted every person he met. Please join us in praying for Dr. McGuire & his family.
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“Our hearts were made for you, O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in you.” — St. Augustine
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Pray without ceasing. 🙏
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Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the United States, pray for us!
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What a sight to start the weekend. ⛪️ Find out more about our new Christ the King Chapel at .
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Christ the King: the center of everything we do at Christendom College. As we embark on our 2021-22 academic year, may Christ the King bless our staff, faculty, and students, providing us with the strength to fulfill the college's mission and "Restore All Things in Christ."
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The beauty of these new windows is awe-inspiring. Located in our new Christ the King Chapel, these three windows, honoring St. Padre Pio, St. Teresa of Calcutta, and the Martyrs of Otranto, are only a few of the many new windows being created by Beyer Studio for the chapel.
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The college community packed the new Christ the King Chapel this morning for the first Sunday Mass in the chapel. ⛪️ Cardinal Francis Arinze celebrated the first Mass for the entire community, with everyone getting to experience the tremendous beauty of the chapel.
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No filter necessary. What a blessing it is to study, pray, and live right next to the Shenandoah River. 🌅 📸: Zach Smith
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"The world needs reminders that Christ is King, now more than ever." — College President Dr. Timothy O'Donnell Find out more about Christ the King Chapel at .
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We're thrilled to finally welcome our Class of 2020 back to campus in three weeks! Author and radio personality @patrickmadrid will deliver this year’s commencement address and will be awarded the college’s Pro Deo et Patria Award.
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Christendom joined our own @BishopBurbidge today in a special Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Please unite with us in prayer that peace will reign again in the hearts of men through the intercession of our Blessed Mother!
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“Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world." Carved into the high altar in our new Christ the King Chapel is this lamb — just one of the many incredible details to be found in the altar. ⛪️ For more information, visit .
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Check out this new look at the interior of our Christ the King Chapel! ⛪️
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The weather might stop our buses, but not our spirit. We're united with the #MarchForLife on campus. #WhyWeMarch
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Our 45th anniversary year is officially underway! @BishopBurbidge of @arlingtonchurch celebrated our Opening Mass of the Holy Spirit in Christ the King Chapel today, inspiring and encouraging the college community during his homily. #Christendom45
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Yesterday we laid to rest our beloved professor, colleague, and friend Dr. Brendan McGuire. Please continue to pray for the repose of his soul and the solace of his family.
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Thank you, @BishopBurbidge , for your blessing before the @March_for_Life ! #whywemarch
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Christendom College joins the entire world in mourning the loss of Pope Benedict XVI. A great shepherd of the Catholic Faith whose theological writings have inspired millions across the globe, Pope Benedict XVI was 95.
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Christendom College will be the first @CLT_Exam partner college to offer full-tuition scholarships to CLT10 National Award recipients, as announced by the college’s Admissions Office today, March 22.
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Christendom has arrived at the @March_for_Life ! #WhyWeMarch #NextSteps
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A day we will never forget. It was an honor for Christendom to lead the March for Life in Washington, D.C. for the fifth time in college history today, making a stand for the rights of the unborn everywhere. We are the #ProLifeGeneration . #WhyWeMarch
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“Christendom College is not just a superior academic institution. It forms young men and women into real Christian disciples. So it was at the college’s founding in 1977. So it is today. No one can ask anything higher from higher education." — Archbishop Charles Chaput
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As our new Christ the King Chapel approaches completion, the final details, such as these marble circles, are ready to be revealed. Five of these marble circles are embedded in the chapel's floor, signifying the five Wounds of Christ. ⛪️
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Thanks for the memories, Class of 2022. 🎓
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"Do you want to have God always in your mind? Be just as he made you to be. Do not go seeking another 'you.' Do not make yourself otherwise than he made you. Then you will always have God in mind." St. Anthony of Padua, pray for us!
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Today, we remember the man behind Christendom. Dr. Warren H. Carroll passed away on this day in 2011, leaving behind a legacy that will never be forgotten. Please join us in praying a Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 p.m. today for Dr. Carroll.
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Fr. John Killackey, FSSP ('11), was at the scene of multiple car accidents 2 days ago, offering assistance to those injured — including administering Last Rites to a trucker who died in front of him. We pray for the deceased today and praise God for priests like Fr. Killackey.
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A parishioner of nearby Holy Trinity Catholic Church captured this photo of alumnus Fr. Tom Vander Woude ('88), serving his parishioners during these uncertain times by offering the sacrament of Confession outdoors. We're so proud and grateful for our heroic alumni priests!
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“The Eucharist is truly a glimpse of heaven appearing on earth. It is a glorious ray of the heavenly Jerusalem which pierces the clouds of our history and lights up our journey.” — Pope St. John Paul II
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Second Planned Parenthood clinic protested by Christendom College closes down: #prolife #prolifegeneration
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2016 ➡️ now. We are so thankful, after many years of hard work, sacrifice, and generosity from so many, to now have Christ the King Chapel open. Thanks be to God! 🙏
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“Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb." — Luke 1:42
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Congratulations to the Class of 2022! 🎓🥳
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New year, new look at Christ the King Chapel! The pews are now all installed, giving the best look yet at what the Chapel will look like once completed. ⛪️ Learn more about the Chapel at .
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"Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth." — Pope St. John Paul II
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The ceiling of the Our Lady's Chapel is now complete! Painted by alumna Mandy Hain, the ceiling depicts a beautiful star-field, drawing the eyes towards Heaven. The Our Lady's Chapel will be located behind the High Altar in Christ the King Chapel. ⛪️
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