School News
From special events and celebrations to important announcements, this page will keep you up-to-date with all the happenings at St. Mary Catholic Virtue School.
Dedicated Teachers Shaping the Future of Catholic Education
April 2025
The Institute for Catholic Liberal Education aims to renew Catholic schools by drawing on the Church's educational tradition, fostering faith, wisdom, and virtue. It fulfills its mission by reflecting on Church teachings, recovering classical liberal education, and supporting educators through conferences, workshops, and resources.
We celebrate the graduation of Mrs. Kruse (Kindergarten Teacher), Mrs. Cronin (4th Grade Teacher), Ms. Zahn and Ms. Eckard (5th Grade Teachers).
Visit from His Eminence, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo
March 2025
His Eminence, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, Archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, President of the African Bishops' Conference (SECAM), and member of the Holy Father's Council of Nine (C9), visited Saint Mary Catholic Virtue School as he studied English with our very own Helen Weir.
His Eminence took time out of his schedule to visit with our students and faculty. He expressed great pleasure in the interaction with our students, noting their joy and curiosity. He blessed our students and said he hopes to return one day.
Our Principal, Fr. James de Cendra: A New American Citizen
March 2025
St. Mary Catholic Virtue School Principal, Father James de Cendra, D.C.J.M., became a U.S. citizen, marking the ten-year anniversary of his arrival in the United States.
The school celebrated his citizenship at a special assembly where Father de Cendra expressed his deep gratitude.
Read more here from the Denver Catholic.