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1980s

After four years of intensive study,

Maria (née Garvey) O’Grady ’84

has completed her master's degree in osteopathic manual sciences. Th is methodology of manual therapy involves a comprehensive study of the human body and its ability to self-heal and self-regulate. Maria wanted to thank all her Christendom prayer warriors for their prayers and encouragement.

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2000s

Jeff and Jacinta (née Whitaker)

’05 Whiting announce the arrival of their baby on the Feast of the Holy Rosary! Baby Elizabeth Rose was born October 7, measuring 20 in. and weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz. Mom and baby are doing well and are so thankful to Our Lord and Our Lady. 1

Danielle Lussier ’07 married TAC alumnus Peter Six on the Feast of the Sacred Heart, June 19, 2020. Fr. Daniel Gee was the celebrant. 2

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Beth (née Fettes) ’09 and Michael

’07 Collins welcomed their fi fth child, Edmund Th omas, in early August. Th ey are all very smitten with “Baby Ned.” 3

Lori Janeski ’09 published a book, Th e Carter Files: Phoenix. 4

2010-15

Kimberly (née Rogers) Cook ’10

(M.A.) wrote a book published by TAN Books, Motherhood Redeemed: How Radical Feminism Betrayed Maternal Love. She also has a popular Catholic podcast called Th e Dignity of Women: kimberlycook.me/podcasts 5

Sarah (née Marchand) ’10 and Ben Salmon welcomed Naomi Rose on September 11, 2020 (9 weeks early). After her stint in the NICU she will be welcomed home by older sisters Francesca and Zoe. 6

Spencer and Noreen Barrs (née Daly) ’11 welcome their third daughter, Lily Nieva Barrs, born September 23, 2020, weighing 6 lbs. 4 oz. Older sisters, Fay and Gwen, are so happy to have another sister. Fellow classmates Lisa Ruhl (née Irwin) and Ben Ranieri will be her godparents. 7

Th eresa Francis ’14 and Scott Bosnyak were married at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Gainesville, VA, on September 12, 2020. 8

Peter Foeckler ’15 has begun priestly formation for the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, VA. He is studying at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, PA, in their Pre-Th eology program.

Julie Wells ’15 has recently illustrated her 6th book. “Magnifi cent Meg,” by author Andra Harris, is a read-aloud story to help children struggling with dyslexia. Available on Prime. 9

Brian Rankin ’15 created a new business to assist with annulment

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paperwork preparation and information surrounding the annulment process. For those curious about how the annulment process works, his blog can be found on his company website, www.rankinrota.com. For anyone who either personally needs or knows anybody who could use his assistance, Brian can be reached at brian@rankinrota.com.

2016-19

Clare Fletcher ’17 is now teaching Latin I and Junior & Senior Theology at Chesterton Academy of the Holy Family in Lisle, IL. She is so glad God has led her here and describes her work to anyone who will listen as “life-giving” and “incredibly joyful”! For JP2’s Feast Day, she did some doodles for her senior class before school.

Meghan (née Uebel) Belk ’17 and her husband, Alexander, welcomed a son, Augustine Joseph, on July 18. At 8 lbs. 10 oz., he is such a happy little guy. 10

Monica Burke ’17 and Philip Jeffery were engaged on October 3, 2020. They plan to marry in May 2022. 11

Gemma (McMahon) Buckner ’19

and Baron Buckner were married on September 19, 2020 on campus at Christ the King Chapel. 12

Mary Storey ’18 and Dominic Carolla were engaged in September

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2020 and plan to be married on May 1, 2021, in Gainesville, Virginia. 13

Garrett and Chloe (née Herr-

mann) Quigley ’18 were married July 17, 2020, at St. Mary’s Church in Norwalk, CT. 14

Zachary ’18 and Eliana (née

Nurenberg) ’20 Doll welcomed their daughter Genevieve Marie into the world on August 29, 2020. 15

Mary McLaughlin ’19 married Sean Scanlon on July 18, 2020, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Gainesville, VA, with a reception following in Front Royal. 16

Emily Brown ’19 and Patrick

Meier ’19 were married on July 11, 2020, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Jacksonville Beach, FL.

Johnny Echaniz ’19 and Maggie

Adams ’19 are getting married in January 2021. 17

John Paul Janaro and Emily Farabaugh ’19 were married on August 8, 2020, at Christ the King Chapel. 18

Joshua Butek ’19 and Therese Rose ’21 were married on August 17, 2020, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Basilica in Youngstown, Ohio. 19

Jeremy Mersch ’19 married Sophie Adams ’19 on August 14 at Sacred Heart Church in LaPlata, Maryland. 20

Patrick and Kate (née Willson)

Pennefather ’19 married on January 3, 2020, and are expecting their first in November. It’s a boy! 21

Athanasius Luke Ruf was born on September 21 to Christian and Lisa (née Foos) Ruff ’19. He weighed 7lb 8oz and is doing very well. 22

2020+

Matt ’20 and Eileen (née Wil-

liamson) ’19 Hill were married on September 5th. 23

Caleb ’20 and Jillian (née Jenkins)

’21 Heffern got married on July 25, 2020 in Chapel Point, MD. 24

Compiled by Vince Criste ’98, Director of Alumni and Donor Relations.

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