Christians in the sacramental and ministerial life of the church and policies to stem the tide of gun violence in the region and across the country. Through advocacy and personal support, members of the diocese also worked against the persecution and marginalization of immigrants and refugees.

Planning for the election of Lee’s successor began last night when Bishop Todd Ousley, the Episcopal Church’s bishop for pastoral development, held a teleconference with the diocese’s Standing Committee, which will oversee the search and transition process.

“In my remaining time as your bishop, I intend to do all I can to advance the excellent work of the Taskforce on Hispanic/Latino Mission and Ministry Sustainability, to forge a new partnership between the diocese and Episcopal Charities, and to attract energetic, talented clergy who wantLeesburg’s Dominion Academy to shut its doors

Leesburg’s Dominion Academy, a private Christian school, will shut its doors at the end of this school year due to a steady decline in enrollment that began with the recession in 2008, the Loudoun Times-Mirror reported.

Dominion Academy opened 16 years ago with 77 students from kindergarten to second grade.

The school later expanded to include students up to the eighth grade. In 2005, the school boasted 300 students.

This year, the Academy has 234 students enrolled. Only 115 students were slated to go next year.