Ciara Gallagher ’24

“At PVI, I believe that my spiritual development has been the biggest area of growth, because from that growth, all the other areas of my life are able to flourish,” Ciara shares.

“From attending daily Mass, to retreats, to simply praying in the chapel, the spirit of the school is geared towards getting to know Christ. The biggest way I have grown in my friendship with Christ is through the students, teachers, and faculty I have met. While at PVI, my friends, teachers, and classmates have truly shown me that people are fundamentally good. We must remember this always.”

Ciara transferred to PVI as a sophomore and was involved in the Campus Ministry Liturgy Team, Pink and White Club, and Panthers for Life.

“One of my favorite PVI memories is my first retreat: the Frassati Retreat in 2021. I had just transferred to PVI, and Mrs. Krolicki basically signed me up, but I am so glad I trusted her and went! It was a totally new experience, but one that I really needed: from going to Adoration for the first time, to hearing my new classmates give talks, to spending time in silence, it was the perfect start to the year and my time at PVI.”

Ciara will attend The Catholic University of America and is interested in media, communications, history, and philosophy. “I hope to discern what Christ is calling me to do for Him and the Church; I would like to use my talents to serve Him.”

“I’d love to take this space to truly thank every person I’ve met while at PVI. To all my friends and classmates: you give me hope for the future.”