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St. Paul VI Catholic High School

  • LocationChantilly, VA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 1,183 students
  • SponsorDiocese of Arlington

St. Paul VI Catholic High School is a coeducational diocesan high school of the Diocese of Arlington in Chantilly, Virginia. Mass is celebrated each weekday morning in the Mary, Mother of the Church Chapel, all-school Masses are held twice a month, and Eucharistic adoration is held every Thursday. Father Jonathan Fioramonti is the school chaplain. Students take four years of theology, freshmen, sophomores and juniors have required retreats, and service is required of all students.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Monday–Friday7:10 AMMary, Mother of the Church Chapel, St. Paul VI Catholic High School · School days; visitors sign in through the front office.

Adoration 1

  • Thursday7:30 AM–2:15 PMSt. Paul VI Catholic High School · Every Thursday while school is in session.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Practicing Our Catholic Faithpaulvi.net/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Morning Mass at 7:10 a.m. in Mary, Mother of the Church Chapel All faculty, staff, students, and guests who sign in through the front office are welcome to attend the celebration of Mass at this time.”
    Mass is celebrated each morning at 7:10 a.m. in the school's Mary, Mother of the Church Chapel, open to students.
    “Eucharistic Adoration is held every Thursday while school is in session from 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.”
    Eucharistic adoration is held every Thursday during the school day.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Paul VI Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miEpiphany Catholic Chapel: 1.9 mi1Corpus Christi Catholic Church: 2.8 mi2Campus Ministry and Mary, Mother of the Church Chapel: 0.1 miSt. Paul VI Catholic High School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Epiphany Catholic Chapel — 1.9 mi · 43130, South Riding
  2. Corpus Christi Catholic Church — 2.8 mi · 41662 Corpus Christi Drive, Stone Ridge

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (Campus Ministry says all-school Mass is held twice a month and on select feast days; the mission page refers to a monthly all-school Mass. Both support monthly (not weekly).)
    Sources (2)
    1. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Practicing Our Catholic Faithpaulvi.net/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All-School Mass is held twice a month and on select Feast Days in the Liturgical Calendar.”
      All-school Masses are held twice a month and on some feast days.
    2. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Missionpaulvi.net/about/mission · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our community lives out our Catholic faith, with optional daily morning Mass, weekly confessions, and a monthly All-School Mass. Students take a Theology course each semester to further learn and apply their faith.”
      The school offers optional daily Mass, weekly confessions and a monthly all-school Mass, and students take theology every semester.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Morning Mass at 7:10 a.m. each school day in Mary, Mother of the Church Chapel, open to students; the school day starts at 7:45 a.m.)
    Sources (3)
    1. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Practicing Our Catholic Faithpaulvi.net/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Morning Mass at 7:10 a.m. in Mary, Mother of the Church Chapel All faculty, staff, students, and guests who sign in through the front office are welcome to attend the celebration of Mass at this time.”
      Mass is celebrated each morning at 7:10 a.m. in the school's Mary, Mother of the Church Chapel, open to students.
    2. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Paul VI Experiencepaulvi.net/campus-life/paul-vi-experience · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “School hours are 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. except Wednesdays when dismissal is at 2 p.m. Students may arrive as early as 6:30 a.m. in the Bel Alton Commons. Daily Mass is at 7:10 a.m. in Mary, Mother of the Church Chapel”
      Daily Mass at 7:10 a.m. precedes the 7:45 a.m. start of the school day.
    3. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Missionpaulvi.net/about/mission · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our community lives out our Catholic faith, with optional daily morning Mass, weekly confessions, and a monthly All-School Mass. Students take a Theology course each semester to further learn and apply their faith.”
      The school offers optional daily Mass, weekly confessions and a monthly all-school Mass, and students take theology every semester.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (The mission page lists weekly confessions. Campus Ministry says Reconciliation is available at any time the chaplain is available.)
    Sources (2)
    1. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Practicing Our Catholic Faithpaulvi.net/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available to anyone in the PVI community at any time our chaplain is available.”
      Confession is available whenever the chaplain is available.
    2. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Missionpaulvi.net/about/mission · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our community lives out our Catholic faith, with optional daily morning Mass, weekly confessions, and a monthly All-School Mass. Students take a Theology course each semester to further learn and apply their faith.”
      The school offers optional daily Mass, weekly confessions and a monthly all-school Mass, and students take theology every semester.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Eucharistic adoration every Thursday while school is in session, 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Practicing Our Catholic Faithpaulvi.net/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Eucharistic Adoration is held every Thursday while school is in session from 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held every Thursday during the school day.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Father Jonathan Fioramonti has been the school's chaplain since June 27, 2024.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Administrationpaulvi.net/about/administration · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Father Jonathan Fioramonti, Chaplain Father Jonathan became the chaplain at St. Paul VI Catholic High School on June 27, 2024.”
      Father Jonathan Fioramonti is the school chaplain, appointed June 27, 2024.
      “Now, as chaplain at PVI, he shepherds a flock of 1,200+ students, faculty, and staff.”
      The chaplain serves the school's students, faculty and staff.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Both diplomas require 4 theology credits. English is also 4 credits; one credit is a full-year course (4 credits = four years). The mission page says students take a theology course each semester.)
    Sources (2)
    1. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Departments and Curriculumpaulvi.net/academics/departments-and-curriculum · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Paul VI Diploma Minimum Requirements: Theology | 4 credits | English | 4 credits | Social Studies | 4 credits |”
      The diploma requires 4 credits of theology (and 4 of English), i.e. four years of theology.
    2. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Missionpaulvi.net/about/mission · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our community lives out our Catholic faith, with optional daily morning Mass, weekly confessions, and a monthly All-School Mass. Students take a Theology course each semester to further learn and apply their faith.”
      The school offers optional daily Mass, weekly confessions and a monthly all-school Mass, and students take theology every semester.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The mission is to provide a Catholic education for students' spiritual, intellectual, personal, social and physical development according to the Gospel and St. Francis de Sales; the admissions page says the curriculum encourages each student's educational, spiritual and social development.)
    Sources (2)
    1. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Missionpaulvi.net/about/mission · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The mission of St. Paul VI Catholic High School is to provide an excellent Catholic education to young men and women by affording them the means to achieve spiritual, intellectual, personal, social, and physical development according to the teachings of the Gospel and St. Francis de Sales.”
      The mission joins students' spiritual and intellectual development according to the Gospel and St. Francis de Sales.
    2. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Why PVI?paulvi.net/admissions/why-pvi · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “PVI’s dynamic curriculum encourages each student at each stage of their educational, spiritual, and social development to discover their God-given talents and interests.”
      The school presents its curriculum as serving students' spiritual as well as educational development.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

87 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Required Live Jesus Day (freshmen), required Sophomore Pilgrimage, required three-day Junior Retreat (a prerequisite for registering for senior classes), and an optional Senior Retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Student Retreatspaulvi.net/campus-ministry/student-retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All freshmen are required to attend Live Jesus Day," and sophomores are required to attend the "Sophomore Pilgrimage" offered during the school year.”
      Freshmen must attend Live Jesus Day and sophomores must attend the Sophomore Pilgrimage.
      “All juniors are required to attend their Junior Retreat. This retreat is a prerequisite to register for senior year classes. The Junior Retreat is a three-day retreat”
      All juniors must attend a three-day Junior Retreat before registering for senior classes.
      “Seniors are also invited to an optional Senior Retreat.”
      Seniors may attend an optional Senior Retreat.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (Only the chaplain, Father Jonathan Fioramonti, is named with a ministry role on readable pages.)
    Sources (3)
    1. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Administrationpaulvi.net/about/administration · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Father Jonathan Fioramonti, Chaplain Father Jonathan became the chaplain at St. Paul VI Catholic High School on June 27, 2024.”
      Father Jonathan Fioramonti is the school chaplain, appointed June 27, 2024.
    2. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Practicing Our Catholic Faithpaulvi.net/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available to anyone in the PVI community at any time our chaplain is available.”
      Confession is available whenever the chaplain is available.
    3. Father Jonathan Visits PVI Alumni at Virginia Techpaulvi.net/page/news-detail?pk=1430365&fromId=219445 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Where should Father Jonathan travel next? Email campusministry@paulvi.net to nominate a school!”
      Campus Ministry can be reached at campusministry@paulvi.net.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The 2025-26 club directory (newest posted) lists Campus Ministry Liturgy Team, Catholic Athletes Club, Discipleship, Nobilis Christi, Praise & Worship Club, Pink & White Club and Panthers for Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Clubs and Organizationspaulvi.net/campus-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Opportunities as of 2025-2026 School Year List of 10 items. Spiritual Campus Ministry Liturgy Team (CMLT) The Campus Ministry Liturgy Team promotes our school's faith community by serving as sacristans, altar servers, lectors, and ushers at daily and All-School Masses.”
      The 2025-26 club directory lists the Campus Ministry Liturgy Team, whose students serve as sacristans, altar servers, lectors and ushers at daily and all-school Masses.
      “Our mission for CAC is to encourage athletes at our school to live out the mission of serving God in everything we do, even in athletics.”
      The Catholic Athletes Club encourages athletes to serve God in sports.
      “Discipleship Our club teaches students how to have a true, deep, and personal relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, teachings and discussion!”
      The Discipleship club meets for prayer, teaching and discussion about Jesus Christ.
      “Nobilis Christi (Gentlemen of Christ) The purpose of our club is to unite a group of boys to talk about the faith.”
      Nobilis Christi is a faith discussion club for boys.
      “Praise & Worship Club Our goal is to help people encounter Christ through music and educate them on what Praise & Worship actually is.”
      The Praise & Worship Club leads music-based prayer.
      “Panthers for Life educates students about life issues such as abortion, suicide, euthanasia and the death penalty.”
      Panthers for Life is a student pro-life club.
      “Pink & White Club The purpose of our club is to unite young women and lead them to Christ.”
      The Pink & White Club is a faith club for young women.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Service to Others is a requirement for all students; the number of hours is published only on the login-only myPVI resource board.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Service to Otherspaulvi.net/campus-ministry/service-to-others · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Service to Others is a requirement for all students, as service helps us grow in compassion for others and become more grateful for our own blessings.”
      Service is required of all students.
      “Students can review requirements on the Service to Others resource board in myPVI.”
      The detailed service requirements are posted on the login-only myPVI portal.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Panthers for Life, a student club on life issues including abortion, euthanasia and the death penalty.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Clubs and Organizationspaulvi.net/campus-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Panthers for Life educates students about life issues such as abortion, suicide, euthanasia and the death penalty.”
      Panthers for Life is a student pro-life club.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Mission trips to Camden, New Jersey (sophomores and seniors) and a summer trip to rural Appalachia (juniors); the SGA organizes Hunger Action Week.)
    Sources (2)
    1. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Mission Tripspaulvi.net/campus-ministry/mission-trips · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sophomores and Seniors may apply for mission trips to Camden, New Jersey during the school year.”
      Sophomores and seniors can apply for school-year mission trips to Camden, New Jersey.
      “Juniors may apply to serve in rural Appalachia during the summer entering into their senior year.”
      Juniors can apply for a summer mission trip to rural Appalachia.
    2. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Clubs and Organizationspaulvi.net/campus-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “SGA organizes events such as Rally in the Valley, Summer Sizzler, Hunger Action Week, and Spirit Week”
      The Student Government Association organizes Hunger Action Week.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is celebrated in the school chapel every school day, and all-school Masses are held twice a month.
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Practicing Our Catholic Faithpaulvi.net/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Morning Mass at 7:10 a.m. in Mary, Mother of the Church Chapel All faculty, staff, students, and guests who sign in through the front office are welcome to attend the celebration of Mass at this time.”
      Mass is celebrated each morning at 7:10 a.m. in the school's Mary, Mother of the Church Chapel, open to students.
      “All-School Mass is held twice a month and on select Feast Days in the Liturgical Calendar.”
      All-school Masses are held twice a month and on some feast days.
  • Eucharistic adoration is held every Thursday during the school day, and the school lists weekly confessions with its chaplain.
    Sources (2)
    1. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Practicing Our Catholic Faithpaulvi.net/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Eucharistic Adoration is held every Thursday while school is in session from 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held every Thursday during the school day.
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available to anyone in the PVI community at any time our chaplain is available.”
      Confession is available whenever the chaplain is available.
    2. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Missionpaulvi.net/about/mission · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our community lives out our Catholic faith, with optional daily morning Mass, weekly confessions, and a monthly All-School Mass. Students take a Theology course each semester to further learn and apply their faith.”
      The school offers optional daily Mass, weekly confessions and a monthly all-school Mass, and students take theology every semester.
  • Students take theology every semester; four theology credits are required to graduate.
    Sources (2)
    1. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Missionpaulvi.net/about/mission · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our community lives out our Catholic faith, with optional daily morning Mass, weekly confessions, and a monthly All-School Mass. Students take a Theology course each semester to further learn and apply their faith.”
      The school offers optional daily Mass, weekly confessions and a monthly all-school Mass, and students take theology every semester.
    2. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Departments and Curriculumpaulvi.net/academics/departments-and-curriculum · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Paul VI Diploma Minimum Requirements: Theology | 4 credits | English | 4 credits | Social Studies | 4 credits |”
      The diploma requires 4 credits of theology (and 4 of English), i.e. four years of theology.
  • Freshmen, sophomores and juniors have required retreats, and students can join mission trips to Camden and Appalachia and a pro-life club.
    Sources (3)
    1. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Student Retreatspaulvi.net/campus-ministry/student-retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All freshmen are required to attend Live Jesus Day," and sophomores are required to attend the "Sophomore Pilgrimage" offered during the school year.”
      Freshmen must attend Live Jesus Day and sophomores must attend the Sophomore Pilgrimage.
      “All juniors are required to attend their Junior Retreat. This retreat is a prerequisite to register for senior year classes. The Junior Retreat is a three-day retreat”
      All juniors must attend a three-day Junior Retreat before registering for senior classes.
    2. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Mission Tripspaulvi.net/campus-ministry/mission-trips · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sophomores and Seniors may apply for mission trips to Camden, New Jersey during the school year.”
      Sophomores and seniors can apply for school-year mission trips to Camden, New Jersey.
      “Juniors may apply to serve in rural Appalachia during the summer entering into their senior year.”
      Juniors can apply for a summer mission trip to rural Appalachia.
    3. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Clubs and Organizationspaulvi.net/campus-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Panthers for Life educates students about life issues such as abortion, suicide, euthanasia and the death penalty.”
      Panthers for Life is a student pro-life club.

Concerns

  • Service is required of all students; the number of required hours is posted only on the login-only myPVI portal.
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Service to Otherspaulvi.net/campus-ministry/service-to-others · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Service to Others is a requirement for all students, as service helps us grow in compassion for others and become more grateful for our own blessings.”
      Service is required of all students.
      “Students can review requirements on the Service to Others resource board in myPVI.”
      The detailed service requirements are posted on the login-only myPVI portal.
  • The senior retreat is optional; required retreats cover grades 9 through 11.
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Student Retreatspaulvi.net/campus-ministry/student-retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Seniors are also invited to an optional Senior Retreat.”
      Seniors may attend an optional Senior Retreat.
      “All freshmen are required to attend Live Jesus Day," and sophomores are required to attend the "Sophomore Pilgrimage" offered during the school year.”
      Freshmen must attend Live Jesus Day and sophomores must attend the Sophomore Pilgrimage.
      “All juniors are required to attend their Junior Retreat. This retreat is a prerequisite to register for senior year classes. The Junior Retreat is a three-day retreat”
      All juniors must attend a three-day Junior Retreat before registering for senior classes.
  • Only the chaplain is named in a ministry role on public pages.
    Sources (2)
    1. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Administrationpaulvi.net/about/administration · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Father Jonathan Fioramonti, Chaplain Father Jonathan became the chaplain at St. Paul VI Catholic High School on June 27, 2024.”
      Father Jonathan Fioramonti is the school chaplain, appointed June 27, 2024.
    2. Father Jonathan Visits PVI Alumni at Virginia Techpaulvi.net/page/news-detail?pk=1430365&fromId=219445 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Where should Father Jonathan travel next? Email campusministry@paulvi.net to nominate a school!”
      Campus Ministry can be reached at campusministry@paulvi.net.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and Mary, Mother of the Church Chapel

  • Address: 42341 Braddock Road, Chantilly, VA 20152
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (Mary, Mother of the Church Chapel, blessed in 2020)

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Catholic clubs and student life

22 groups and regular activities · 15 on campus, 4 off campus, 3 location not published

Retreats 4

  • Sophomore PilgrimageOff campus
    Required pilgrimage for all sophomores during the school year.
  • Live Jesus Day
    Required retreat day for all freshmen. Location not stated.
  • Junior Retreat
    Required three-day retreat for all juniors, a prerequisite for registering for senior classes; led with senior Retreat Team members. Location not stated.
  • Senior Retreat
    Optional retreat for seniors. Location not stated.

Service 4

  • Camden, New Jersey mission tripsOff campus
    During the school year
    Sophomores and seniors apply to serve meals to people experiencing homelessness, mentor elementary students and sort donated clothing.
  • Appalachia summer mission tripOff campus
    Summer before senior year
    Juniors apply to spend a week serving in rural Appalachia, including at local Catholic schools and parishes.
  • Service to OthersOff campus
    Required service for all students; hour requirements are posted on the myPVI portal.
  • Hunger Action WeekOn campus
    Annual hunger-awareness week organized by the Student Government Association.

Faith formation 2

  • Sacramental Prep (Becoming Catholic)On campus
    Weekly after school, early October to Easter
    RCIA-style classes for students who wish to become Catholic or prepare for Confirmation; 24 students entered the Church in April 2026.
  • PVI Retreat TeamOn campus
    Leadership Retreat in August; Junior Retreats during the year
    Selected seniors lead small groups on retreats and share the Catholic faith with classmates.

Clubs and groups 6

  • Catholic Athletes Club (CAC)On campus
    Club encouraging athletes to serve God in their sport.
  • DiscipleshipOn campus
    Club for prayer, teaching and discussion about a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • Nobilis Christi (Gentlemen of Christ)On campus
    Faith discussion club for boys focused on virtue and prayer.
  • Pink & White ClubOn campus
    Faith club for young women.
  • Praise & Worship ClubOn campus
    Music club for praise and worship.
  • Panthers for LifeOn campus
    Pro-life club educating students on abortion, suicide, euthanasia and the death penalty.

Liturgy and prayer 6

  • Daily MassOn campus
    School days, 7:10 AM
    Optional morning Mass in Mary, Mother of the Church Chapel before the school day.
  • All-School MassOn campus
    Twice a month and on select feast days
    Mass for the whole school community.
  • Eucharistic AdorationOn campus
    Thursdays, 7:30 AM-2:15 PM, while school is in session
    Weekly all-day adoration during the school day.
  • Sacrament of ReconciliationOn campus
    Whenever the chaplain is available (weekly confessions)
    Confession with the school chaplain.
  • Lenten Stations of the CrossOn campus
    During Lent, 3:05 PM
    Stations of the Cross led by the chaplain after school.
  • Campus Ministry Liturgy Team (CMLT)On campus
    Students serve as sacristans, altar servers, lectors and ushers at daily and all-school Masses.

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Practicing Our Catholic Faithpaulvi.net/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Campus Ministry seeks to foster this intentional life through spiritual and community-building activities within our school, such as all-school Mass, retreats, mission trips, and community events.”
    Campus Ministry runs all-school Masses, retreats, mission trips and community events.
    “Morning Mass at 7:10 a.m. in Mary, Mother of the Church Chapel All faculty, staff, students, and guests who sign in through the front office are welcome to attend the celebration of Mass at this time.”
    Mass is celebrated each morning at 7:10 a.m. in the school's Mary, Mother of the Church Chapel, open to students.
    “42341 Braddock Road Chantilly, VA 20152 Front Desk: 703-352-0925”
    The school is at 42341 Braddock Road, Chantilly, VA 20152; the front desk number is 703-352-0925.
  2. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Administrationpaulvi.net/about/administration · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Father Jonathan Fioramonti, Chaplain Father Jonathan became the chaplain at St. Paul VI Catholic High School on June 27, 2024.”
    Father Jonathan Fioramonti is the school chaplain, appointed June 27, 2024.
  3. St. Paul VI Catholic High School Sacred Artpaulvi.net/sacred-art · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Bishop Michael F. Burbidge blessed the Mary, Mother of the Church Chapel on June 23, 2020.”
    The school's chapel, Mary, Mother of the Church Chapel, was blessed by the bishop in 2020.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
93 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.99%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.7 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Arlington, VA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)1,183
Students in grades 9–121,183
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
SettingRural

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of Arlington

The Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Thomas More

Source: arlingtondiocese.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

About this school’s data

Questions families ask

Is St. Paul VI Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Paul VI Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Arlington. Its sponsor is Diocese of Arlington.
What is St. Paul VI Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
90 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at St. Paul VI Catholic High School?
Mass is listed at Mary, Mother of the Church Chapel and St. Paul VI Catholic High School. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is St. Paul VI Catholic High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. St. Paul VI Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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