Diocese of Richmond Catholic Schools

Diocese of Richmond Catholic Schools Serving 29 Catholic schools, Early Childhood-12th, from diverse socioeconomic and religious backgrounds in Richmond, Tidewater and Southwest, VA.

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond, Office of Catholic Schools serves 29 Catholic schools in the Richmond, Southwest and Tidewater areas of Virginia. The Catholic Diocese of Richmond’s schools are accredited by Cognia and approved by the Virginia Council for Private Education as authorized by the Virginia State Board of Education. We are a Catholic school community welcoming all faiths with a safe,

affordable education. Our schools educate students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade utilizing a Christ-centered curriculum. Our challenging academic programs inspire critical thinking and moral development, sports teams build self confidence and teamwork, and extracurricular activities encourage service to the community and foster creativity. DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE!

Today, students and members of our Catholic school communities across the Diocese of Richmond took time to remember the ...
09/11/2026

Today, students and members of our Catholic school communities across the Diocese of Richmond took time to remember the tragedy of September 11, 2001.

From placing flags in front of their schools, to participating in table readings and discussions, to pausing in collective moments of silence, our schools reflected in prayer and remembrance.

The respect and reverence shown by our students today is a powerful reflection of how they let Christ’s love guide them. We continue to pray for peace in our nation and across the world, asking that Christ's love continues to unite us. ❤️

08/28/2026

Where faith, teamwork, and curiosity intersect 🙏✨ Learn more about our Catholic schools through the link in our bio!

High-fives for the first week of school!🫸🫷We are so excited for our students to be back in our classrooms where faith is...
08/21/2026

High-fives for the first week of school!🫸🫷We are so excited for our students to be back in our classrooms where faith is lived, excellence is pursued, and every child is known and loved. Looking forward to a wonderful school year ahead! ✨📚

08/19/2026

This 2026-27 school year, we are grateful to call our Catholic schools our home ❤️ Today, our students returned to school across the Diocese of Richmond, ready to learn, pray, and grow together. 🙏🌟 Take a look at some of our favorite first-day smiles from across the diocese!

08/19/2026

Welcome back to the 2026-27 school year! It is such a joy to see so many smiles on this First Day of School at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School. 🌟💗 We are so happy and excited for the year to come filled with lots of learning, playing, and praying. Comment below what you are most looking forward to in this upcoming school year! 🙏📚

08/18/2026

Welcome back, students, faculty, and all those in our school communities! Tomorrow, our Catholic schools begin a new school year.
Bishop Knestout welcomes everyone back and shares his excitement for the new year!

08/17/2026

Just 2 more days until the start of the school year! Comment below what you are most looking forward to 🌟⬇️

08/17/2026

We thank Bishop Knestout for sharing about the upcoming campaign. Visit the website below to find out more about it! ⬇️

New administrators in the Diocese of Richmond met with the Office of Catholic Schools team at the Pastoral Center, prepa...
08/14/2026

New administrators in the Diocese of Richmond met with the Office of Catholic Schools team at the Pastoral Center, preparing for the important work of leading Catholic schools rooted in faith, excellence, and service. We are blessed to welcome them to the Diocese of Richmond and pray that God will guide and strengthen them throughout the school year and beyond. 🙏💙🌟

Left to Right:

Mr. Chris Maher - Interim Principal at St. Joseph Catholic School in Petersburg

Dr. Carey Jacobsen - Interim Head of School at The Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School in Powhatan

Dr. Michael Riley - Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Richmond

Sister Maria Ivana, O.P. - Principal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School in Newport News

Mrs. Bridget Nilsen, Interim Principal at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Richmond

Dr. John Fruner, Principal at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School in Hampton

As the new school year approaches, our principals, assistant principals, and Office of Catholic Schools team of the Dioc...
08/12/2026

As the new school year approaches, our principals, assistant principals, and Office of Catholic Schools team of the Diocese of Richmond gathered for our annual Administrator Meeting to pray, learn, and prepare for the important work ahead. 🙏📚

Rooted in our shared mission of Catholic education, we are excited to welcome students back to classrooms where faith is lived, excellence is pursued, and every child is known and loved. We are excited to welcome our students back in just one week!

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7800 Carousel Lane
Richmond, VA
23294

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