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“The secular iconoclasm of the current moment will not bring reconciliation, peace, and healing. Such violence will only perpetuate the prejudice and hatred it ostensibly seeks to end...Only the love of Christ can heal a wounded heart, not a vandalized piece of metal,” said Bishop Donald Hying of Madison, WI of the destruction of religious statues across the US.

Catholic Churches and Statues are Being Destroyed

Anna Anderson, Contributing Columnist
August 11, 2020

Isabelle will be attending the University of Florida in the fall.

Through recognizing the worth in ourselves, and in turn recognizing the worth in others, we have found a deeper understanding of the overwhelming positivity that beams when we know true worth.

Isabelle Addison, Valedictorian, Commencement Address
July 27, 2020

Megan will be attending Notre Dame in the fall.

The Class of 2020 will not be remembered as the ones that graduated during a pandemic; rather, the ones that stared at defeat and found hope.

Megan Hughes, Valedictorian, Commencement Address
July 27, 2020

Kara will be attending UNC at Chapel Hill in the fall.

Class of 2020: We are all unique and beautifully our own, yet we fit so well together

Kara Petitt, Salutatorian, Commencement Address
July 27, 2020

“We are overjoyed that, once again, the Supreme Court has protected our right to serve the elderly without violating our faith. Our life’s work and great joy is serving the elderly poor and we are so grateful that the contraceptive mandate will no longer steal our attention from our calling,” said Mother Loraine Marie Maguire of the Little Sisters of the Poor.

The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Religious Organizations, the People, and Catholic Sisters

Anna Anderson, Contributing Columnist
July 23, 2020

“I think a lot of the things that are currently happening are necessary and have been brewing under the surface. People need to understand the necessity for change and adaptability, as well as empathy, in order for our society to move forwards,” said Madison Kwo (‘23).

No Justice No Peace: The Black Lives Matter Movement from the Perspective of a Black Student (OPINION)

Raquelle Elson, Contributing Staff Writer
June 25, 2020

June is the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which is one of the most popular Catholic devotions.

June: The Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Explained

Anna Anderson, Contributing Staff Writer
June 19, 2020

Catholics have been peacefully protesting around the United States. On Sunday, June 7, Bishop Gregory Parkes hosted a holy hour of adoration for the end of racism and violence at the Cathedral of St. Jude in St. Petersburg.

Resource Guide to the Catholic Church’s Stance Against Racism

Anna Anderson and Grace Odmark
June 12, 2020

Fr. Rob Galea joined Academy students and teachers on Google Meet to pray the rosary with them and answer some of their questions.

“The Singing Priest” Joins Academy Students and Teachers for a Rosary and Some Questions

Anna Anderson, Contributing Staff Writer
June 1, 2020

The coronavirus has been poorly affecting everyone. In this time, though, we need to see positivity in our world more than ever.

Focusing on the Good in a Time of Negativity

Anna Anderson, Freshmen Contributing Staff Writer
May 20, 2020

Caption: Fr. Rob Galea is impacting many around the world, including some of the students and teachers at the Academy of the Holy Names.

“The Singing Priest” Impacts AHN Students and Teachers

Anna Anderson, Contributing Freshman Staff Writer
May 19, 2020

Caption: 31 girls from the Academy of the Holy Names, in front of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, went to the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.

Academy Students Attend Annual March for Life Trip in Washington, D.C.

Anna Anderson, Contributing Freshmen Writer
February 13, 2020

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