Our low student/teacher ratio gives us something other schools might consider a luxury: time to get to know the student.

Missy Clark

Director of Spiritual Formation

Missy Clark brings to Saint Patrick a wealth of knowledge and expertise in religious studies. A parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church for over 26 years, she has dedicated the past 11 years ministering professionally as the Church's pastoral associate and minister of religious education, and as associate chaplain for both Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters.

Dear Jesus,
Shine through me and be so in me
that every soul I come in contact with
may feel your presence in my soul.

~ John Henry Newman

At Sacred Heart, Missy directed all matters of religious education, trained and provided religious formation for catechists, and provided adult education and sacramental classes for parents of children preparing for baptism, Eucharist and confirmation. She also assisted the pastor in implementing the mission of the parish, directed the sacramental programs of the parish, and provided pastoral care to the sick and bereaved.

In addition to her pastoral work, Missy has dedicated hundreds of hours to numerous civic and charitable organizations including the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, the Norfolk Emergency Shelter Team, the Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach and the Larchmont Elementary School Board.

Missy has a Bachelor of Arts in History and Art History from Sweet Briar College and a Masters in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University.