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Administration
Laura Swenson, Head of School
Mrs. Laura Swenson has served as the Head of School at St. Paul VI Catholic High School since July 1, 2022, bringing over 26 years of experience in education. During her time at PVI, she has focused on advancing the school’s strategic goals and fostering its Catholic identity.
Mrs. Swenson began her career as an intelligence analyst before transitioning to education, where she has held various roles in Connecticut and Tennessee, including teacher, consultant, instructional coach, advisor, and administrator. Prior to joining PVI, she served as academic dean and then principal at Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga, TN, where she led the school through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
At PVI, Mrs. Swenson oversees the school’s day-to-day operations, including finances, facilities, security, communications, marketing, athletics, campus ministry, and alumni and community relations.
Mrs. Swenson earned a Master of Arts in Education from the University of St. Joseph and holds a professional educator license in elementary and secondary history and political science. She has also completed a school management and leadership certificate from Harvard University.
Mrs. Swenson began her career as an intelligence analyst before transitioning to education, where she has held various roles in Connecticut and Tennessee, including teacher, consultant, instructional coach, advisor, and administrator. Prior to joining PVI, she served as academic dean and then principal at Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga, TN, where she led the school through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
At PVI, Mrs. Swenson oversees the school’s day-to-day operations, including finances, facilities, security, communications, marketing, athletics, campus ministry, and alumni and community relations.
Mrs. Swenson earned a Master of Arts in Education from the University of St. Joseph and holds a professional educator license in elementary and secondary history and political science. She has also completed a school management and leadership certificate from Harvard University.
Tom Opfer, ’96, Principal
Dr. Opfer first walked through the doors of PVI as a student. He has been an educator at the school since 2002 teaching math, computer, and public speaking courses. In 2006, he became the Assistant Principal/Dean of Academics. In 2016, he was appointed Principal. Currently, he serves as PVI’s chief academic officer and oversees the school’s curriculum and faculty.
Father Jonathan Fioramonti, Chaplain
Father Jonathan became the chaplain at St. Paul VI Catholic High School on June 27, 2024.
A Manassas native, Father Jonathan grew up as the oldest of nine siblings in a vibrant and faith-filled household. He was homeschooled until seventh grade when he attended Seton School. He was an active parishioner at All Saints Catholic Church, where he first experienced the joy of a close-knit church community.
Father Jonathan earned his degree from Christendom College in 2014 and then became a limited partner of Block Party Brick, LLC., where he specialized in buying old Lego collections and restoring them for the next generation of Lego builders to buy. Although he did not seriously consider becoming a priest until later in college, the examples set by his college teammates — faithful men striving for excellence — planted the seeds for Father’s vocation. Witnessing them answer their calls to the seminary prompted him to consider, “Wow, maybe that could be me.”
Father Jonathan then spent six years in seminary at Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD. Since becoming a priest, Father has been hard at work serving his communities and doing the work of the Lord. Prior to joining Paul VI, Father Jonathan served as the parochial vicar at Saint Leo the Great Catholic Church in Fairfax, VA. He started his ministry by preparing young adults for marriage and immersed himself in parish and school life.
Now, as chaplain at PVI, he shepherds a flock of 1,200+ students, faculty, and staff. While sports are his favorite pastimes, he additionally enjoys hanging out with family and friends and discussing philosophical ideas. His favorite things about being a priest are seeing God at work in the students’ lives and helping them hear His voice.
“Learning to love those God puts around us is so important in the Christian life.”
A Manassas native, Father Jonathan grew up as the oldest of nine siblings in a vibrant and faith-filled household. He was homeschooled until seventh grade when he attended Seton School. He was an active parishioner at All Saints Catholic Church, where he first experienced the joy of a close-knit church community.
Father Jonathan earned his degree from Christendom College in 2014 and then became a limited partner of Block Party Brick, LLC., where he specialized in buying old Lego collections and restoring them for the next generation of Lego builders to buy. Although he did not seriously consider becoming a priest until later in college, the examples set by his college teammates — faithful men striving for excellence — planted the seeds for Father’s vocation. Witnessing them answer their calls to the seminary prompted him to consider, “Wow, maybe that could be me.”
Father Jonathan then spent six years in seminary at Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD. Since becoming a priest, Father has been hard at work serving his communities and doing the work of the Lord. Prior to joining Paul VI, Father Jonathan served as the parochial vicar at Saint Leo the Great Catholic Church in Fairfax, VA. He started his ministry by preparing young adults for marriage and immersed himself in parish and school life.
Now, as chaplain at PVI, he shepherds a flock of 1,200+ students, faculty, and staff. While sports are his favorite pastimes, he additionally enjoys hanging out with family and friends and discussing philosophical ideas. His favorite things about being a priest are seeing God at work in the students’ lives and helping them hear His voice.
“Learning to love those God puts around us is so important in the Christian life.”
Front Desk: 703-352-0925
Email: info@paulvi.net
Attendance Line: 703-352-0927
Email: attendance@paulvi.net
St. Paul VI Catholic High School is a private Diocesan Catholic preparatory school for girls and boys in grades 9-12 in Chantilly, Virginia, seeking to help our students Grow in Grace and Wisdom. Our school is part of the Diocese of Arlington and offers rigorous academics, an inclusive community focused on spiritual and leadership formation, and a proud athletic tradition featuring nationally renowned programs competing in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association.
St. Paul VI Catholic High School is an accredited member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
St. Paul VI Catholic High School is an accredited member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
