News at St. Catherine's
Chaplain Ordained as Episcopal Priest
Dorothy A. White was ordained into the Sacred Order of Priest in the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia.
Surrounded by her family, friends, colleagues and students, School Chaplain Dorothy A. White was ordained into the Sacred Order of Priests in the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia this past Saturday in Bannard Chapel. The Rt. Rev. Susan E. Goff performed the ordination and the Rev. Gary Jones delivered the sermon.
“The theologian Karl Barth has been quoted as saying, ‘Joy is the simplest form of gratitude,’ ” White said.
“Today my heart is filled with joy.”
White converted to the Episcopal faith in 2009, and she was ordained as a deacon in the Episcopal Church in 2013. She ordained as a Tranisitional Deacon in September 2014. White was appointed to School Chaplain in 2013, and has been a beloved member of our School family since joining St. Catherine’s in 2001 as a dorm parent.
“Dorothy is a gift to our school and its members,” Head of School Dr. Terrie Hale Scheckelhoff said. “She inspires us each day with her words and presence. It was a treat to have her ordination in Bannard Chapel where all of our members could participate in the beautiful ceremony, meet her family members and friends, and celebrate with her.”
During the last 14 years, White has held numerous positions in the Middle and Upper Schools, including teaching religion classes, Middle School Chaplain and later Upper School Chaplain. She is an active member of the Upper School Guidance Team and the Upper School Community Action Team. She also serves as Director of Religious Studies and leads our Middle and Upper School Chapel services.
“It was particularly heartwarming for Dorothy to have her family, students and colleagues present,” said Sue Baldwin, Assistant Head of School and Director of Middle School. “She was also touched by the number of retired St. Catherine's faculty and staff who attended. The fellowship enjoyed by all was a fitting tribute to Dorothy's remarkable journey and the spirit of pastoral care that she gives to all people in our school community.
“We are blessed beyond measure by her presence among us.”
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“The theologian Karl Barth has been quoted as saying, ‘Joy is the simplest form of gratitude,’ ” White said.
“Today my heart is filled with joy.”
White converted to the Episcopal faith in 2009, and she was ordained as a deacon in the Episcopal Church in 2013. She ordained as a Tranisitional Deacon in September 2014. White was appointed to School Chaplain in 2013, and has been a beloved member of our School family since joining St. Catherine’s in 2001 as a dorm parent.
“Dorothy is a gift to our school and its members,” Head of School Dr. Terrie Hale Scheckelhoff said. “She inspires us each day with her words and presence. It was a treat to have her ordination in Bannard Chapel where all of our members could participate in the beautiful ceremony, meet her family members and friends, and celebrate with her.”
During the last 14 years, White has held numerous positions in the Middle and Upper Schools, including teaching religion classes, Middle School Chaplain and later Upper School Chaplain. She is an active member of the Upper School Guidance Team and the Upper School Community Action Team. She also serves as Director of Religious Studies and leads our Middle and Upper School Chapel services.
“It was particularly heartwarming for Dorothy to have her family, students and colleagues present,” said Sue Baldwin, Assistant Head of School and Director of Middle School. “She was also touched by the number of retired St. Catherine's faculty and staff who attended. The fellowship enjoyed by all was a fitting tribute to Dorothy's remarkable journey and the spirit of pastoral care that she gives to all people in our school community.
“We are blessed beyond measure by her presence among us.”
Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, St. Catherine’s School is a private, all-girls pre-K, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school. We provide a well-rounded educational experience for girls from communities across Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico and all of central Virginia. St.Catherine’s all-girls educational experience is rooted in more than a century of history and tradition. From our revolutionary past to our dynamic present, St. Catherine’s has always focused on preparing students for a boundless future.
