On Friday, March 13, we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day a little early with our annual Feast on the Feast. The Feast on the Feast is our opportunity to celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Patrick and welcome our new Wolfhound families that will be joining the Saint Patrick Catholic School community in the 2026-2027 school year. New Wolfhound families were welcomed with cheers at the check-in table and had the chance to take a family photo in front of one of our three “shamrock walls” in the transformed gymnasium.
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Bagpiper and Wolfhound parent Jim Roberts, from Tidewater Pipes and Drums, officially kicked off the festivities by processing around the green and into the gym. This year, Mr. Roberts was joined by Fourth Grade students John K. and Nico T. who are learning the bagpipes under his tutelage. They helped put everyone in attendance in spirit of the day and were accompanied by five Irish Wolfhounds!
Head of School Lauren Mazzari welcomed the crowd of over 500 and made a point to recognize our new families. Mrs. Mazzari concluded her remarks by introducing Celtic Council President Toni M., who offered an opening prayer. Our very own Dan Pellegrino performed a set of traditional Irish songs as families enjoyed their dinner before Mrs. Mazzari returned to the stage to give an update on the Capital Campaign and the exciting campus enhancements on the horizon. Mrs. Mazzari was followed by a performance by our Irish Dance Club and to close out the program, Fourth Grade student Aubrey C. took to the stage and showed off some fancy footwork as she danced to Irish melodies.
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As dinner came to an end, our Director of Admissions, Financial Aid, and Enrollment Management Martha Roebuck announced the activities that the Celtic Council had prepared were open! For the remainder of the evening, students enjoyed a variety of games and bounce houses on the Green, on the back field, and in the Dining Hall. We were excited to welcome so many new Wolfhounds into our community and were happy to have them join us for such a fun night!
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We’re excited to welcome the Cadys as a new Wolfhound family! Alex graduated from Saint Patrick in 2009 and his wife Mary Kate is one of our amazing kindergarten teachers! |
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We would like to thank everyone who supported our annual Day O' Giving on Tuesday, March 17th! It was truly a happy Feast Day as our Wolfhound community came together and donated $12,836!
If you didn't have a chance to give on our Day O' Giving, you can still be counted by clicking HERE to make a gift today! All gifts will help us meet the $500K TowneBank Challenge that has generously been offered to inspire all Wolfhound parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends to support the Enduring Legacy ~ Endless Possibilities Campaign!
As we celebrate the 20th year on our beautiful campus, this Campaign will ensure that Saint Patrick Catholic School continues its tradition of excellence in providing every child with a total-formative educational experience. Your support will allow us to provide needed enhancements in programming and capital improvements designed to take Saint Patrick to the next level of educational and transformational excellence! Thank you for your support! |
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The annual Servant Leadership Dinner was held on Thursday, March 19 in our Dining Hall. This year we hosted eight honorees from across our diverse faith community and over 200 guests that gathered to recognize them for their selfless servant leadership. Our honored guests included Nellwyn Beamon, from Ghent United Methodist Church, Jesse Richman, from Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Bill Driscoll (Wolfhound alumni parent), from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Chad Luettel (Wolfhound parent), from Christ the King Catholic Church, Chantell Goodwin, from First Presbyterian Church, Corey Larson, from Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Treganza Goodman, from the Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, and Nancy Von Tersch, from St. Benedict's Parish.
Our Eighth Grade students served as waiters and waitresses, earning over $3,722 for the Class of 2026 fund. Saint Patrick’s annual tribute to local servant leaders serves not only as a celebration of members of our local parishes and community, but it inspires our students and all in attendance with their selfless example.
Thank you to Department Chair of Spiritual Formation and Seventh and Eighth Grade Theology Teacher Marilyn Ertel, the Advancement Team, and all the other members of our faculty and staff for helping make this event a success! We would also like to thank our amazing Dining Staff that includes Toya Butler, Rana Cuffee, Pat Blackson, Jessica Harrell, and Freddie Ferebee for cooking a delicious meal and helping our Eighth Grade servers do their best!
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Congratulations to the 2026 Servant Leadership Award Honorees! From left to right: Nellwyn Beamon - Ghent United Methodist Church; Jesse Richman - Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church; Bill Driscoll (Wolfhound alumni parent) - Sacred Heart Catholic Church; Chad Luettel (Wolfhound parent) - Christ the King Catholic Church; Chantell Goodwin - First Presbyterian Church; Corey Larson - Holy Trinity Catholic Church; and Treganza Goodman - The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception of Saint Mary. Not pictured: Nancy Von Tersch - Saint Benedict Catholic Church.
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On Saturday, March 21, we joyfully celebrated the 20th anniversary of the dedication of Saint Patrick’s campus alongside our Celtic Cross Society members, founding faculty and staff, founding families, alumni parents, and special friends of the School.
The evening began with music by the Norfolk Public Schools’ Strolling Silver Strings, featuring alumna Chandler M. on violin. During the reception, alumni parent Tom Joly offered a moving a cappella rendition of “All Are Welcome,” setting a heartfelt tone for the celebration.
Head of School Lauren Mazzari then welcomed our guests, reflecting on how Saint Patrick Catholic School continues to carry forward its founding mission—building upon a strong and enduring legacy while looking ahead to a future filled with promise and possibility.
Following dinner, Founding Board Chair Chuck McPhillips spoke about the profound impact Saint Patrick Catholic School has had on our community and beyond, as we remain steadfast in our mission to educate and nurture Christ-centered, compassionate, and courageous servant leaders.
It was a truly special evening—one filled with gratitude, connection, and celebration—and a joy to gather once again with so many cherished friends of Saint Patrick Catholic School. |
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Basketball season is always an exciting time in Wolfhound country. This year, we had 165 Third-Eighth Grade players and 15 teams!
Before games even began, our Fifth Grade girls and Coach Porcaro’s Seventh Grade boys participated in the Jay T. Lane Scholarship Tournament. Proceeds from this event benefits a student scholarship to Catholic High School and the betterment of Catholic schools in southside Hampton Roads. In addition, our Eighth Grade girls started the “Basketball Buddies” program, in an effort to match up brand new Third Grade girls players with Eighth Grade students. The goal was to provide confidence to our youngest Wolfhound athletes and be an example as they learn the ropes of the Tidewater Catholic Basketball League!
Coaches Brannon and Porcaro led the Seventh Grade boys and girls in their first year in the senior division. The lessons they learned and the experience playing against top competition should propel this athletic group to an amazing Eighth Grade season.
The Sixth Grade had a great season, with all three teams advancing to the semifinals. Coach Kiefner’s girls had a great run and some close games before falling to the eventual champions. The most compelling Middle School game of the season, however, may have been between our two Sixth Grade boys teams at Portsmouth Catholic, led by Coach Lewis and Coach and Wolfhound Alumnus Chris Hogge. The two teams split the regular season matchups with each other and a spot in the finals was up for grabs. After an intense, back-and-forth game, one point separated the two teams at the final whistle, with Coach Lewis’ team earning a spot in the championship game.
While our Sixth Grade Boys came close to winning it all, our Fourth Grade Girls under Coach Peterkin were able to win the hard-fought TCBL Championship game! This was perfect end to an undefeated season. Their fellow Wolfhound Girls team, led by Coach Bassham, showed a lot of grit on the court in the final game and came in a close second. Congratulations to our Fourth Grade Girls! When the Saint Patrick Athletic Department is splitting teams in September, those narrowest of margins are exactly what they are looking for. They strive for every student on the court to get the experience of a high stakes matchup! |
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Congratulations to Coach Lewis’ Sixth Grade Boys for advancing to the Championship game! |
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Congratulations to Coach Peterkin's Fourth Grade Girls on winning the TCBL Championship! Congratulations on an undefeated season! |
In addition to basketball skills, the Tidewater Catholic Basketball League (TCBL) recognizes a young man and woman for sportsmanship and scholarship with the annual Dr. Lawrence G. Dotolo Award. Each school in the league nominates two students, and the winners are announced at the Championship games. While we did not have a winner from Saint Patrick this year, we wanted recognize Eighth Grade scholar athletes Lindsay B. and Gray O. for their excellence on and off the basketball court. Many thanks to our coaches, Athletic Director Mark Ryan, Assistant Athletic Director Christian Mallory, Athletic Program Assistant Bob Mayer, and TCBL league representative Chris Tan for yet another great season!
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We are so proud of Eighth Grade students Lindsay B. and Gray O. on being named finalists for the Dr. Lawrence G. Dotolo Award for exceling in both athletics and academics! |
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Basketball wasn’t the only game in town this winter. For the first time in 11 years, Saint Patrick Catholic School fielded a cheerleading squad called the “Wolfhound Howlers.” Starting from scratch, Fourth Grade Teacher Raelyn Baumgartner, Third Grade Teacher Shelley Campbell, and Resource Teacher Liz Godbout built a team of 17 Third-Sixth Grade girls that practiced for months, attended different events, and brought a new level of excitement and spirit to our games. To close out the season, they competed in the TCBL Cheer Championship against some well-established cheer teams. It was great to have such enthusiastic students cheering on their fellow Wolfhounds!
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Thank you and congratulations to our Wolfhound Howlers for bringing enthusiasm, school spirit, and loud support to our Wolfhound basketball teams all season long! |
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Cheers, "The Wolfhound" is Back! |
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Co-Founder and Head Brewer of Afterglow Brewing and Wolfhound parent Josh Evans is excited for you to try "The Wolfhound!" |
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"The Wolfhound" is back on tap! Afterglow Brewing created our very own Saint Patrick-inspired brew last year and it's available once again in the tasting room. Co-Founder and Head Brewer Josh Evans and his wife Amanda are proud Wolfhound parents and love finding ways to give back to their Saint Patrick community. Stop by the brewery for a pint or pick up a couple of 4-packs to go! Cheers! |
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There's no better way to enjoy a can of "The Wolfhound" than in our new "Paw Pints" glasses. Available now in the Spirit Store! |
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Join us on Saturday, May 2, from 1- 4 PM for an antique and exotic car show on the beautiful grounds of Saint Patrick Catholic School.
Come enjoy an afternoon of classic and exotic cars, live music, activities for kids, Fish n' Pig BBQ, and a beer and wine garden for those 21 and older. This is a FREE, family-friendly event, however, donations are gladly accepted and will benefit Saint Patrick Catholic School Financial Assistance.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR VEHICLE. Special thanks to our presenting sponsor The Decker Law Firm! |
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Chad Lynch (Class of 2008) and his wife Caroline recently announced they are expecting a beautiful baby girl this summer! Congratulations to the Lynch family! |
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Virginia Chandler (Class of 2016) ran the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon on Sunday, March 15 for Team Make-a-Wish, in honor of 10 years being cancer-free. She is also scheduled to run the TCS New York City Marathon in November 2026 with Team Make-a-Wish! We are Wolfhound proud! |
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Nicholas Howlett (Class of 2016) attended Saint Patrick from PreK- Eighth Grade and has now returned as one of or newest substitute teachers! He recently served as a substitute PE Teacher for Mr. Ryan. He is also currently studying for the LSAT! |
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Kenley M. (Class of 2025) recently completed a 9-week term as a Senate Page during the Virginia General Assembly's 2026 legislative session. She worked Monday through Friday each week at the State Capitol in Richmond, participated in the page program's professional development classes, and kept up with her Catholic High School coursework in the evenings. Highlights included watching debates over key legislation on the Senate floor, having dinner with Governor Spanberger at the Executive Mansion, cheering on the Senate at the Annual Capitol Square Basketball Classic, and debating with her fellow pages during their program capstone on the Senate floor.
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