From the age of 12, Daniel Harrelson has known he wanted to be a band director. Now in his 11th year at Bishop Dunne Catholic School, that lifelong calling has earned him recognition among his peers. Harrelson, who serves as director of bands at Bishop Dunne, was named one of three Distinguished Educators of the Year April 25 during the 2025 Diocese of Dallas Catholic Schools Distinguished Educator of the Year dinner, held in the parish hall of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.
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Nicaraguan singer Tony Meléndez was on campus, playing the guitar with his feet and motivating students, administrators, and parents with his testimony of hope and faith.
The Diocese of Dallas has launched the Light the Way Catholic Education Appeal to benefit the 10 Catholic schools in the diocese most in need of support.
Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep proudly marks its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of empowering students of low to moderate household incomes through its commitment to academic excellence and the school’s innovative Corporate Work Study program.
The Highlands School in Irving marked the groundbreaking of Holbrook Field, a turf field for athletics on the school campus, with a ceremony on April 14.
For many high school students, spring break is a time to relax and unwind. For one group of students from Bishop Lynch High School, this year’s spring break provided an opportunity to serve others, grow in faith, and experience new cultures.
On March 27, seventh and eighth graders from St. Mark Catholic School put their faith into action in a big way: helping make a wish come true for 7-year-old Chloe Zai, a cancer patient with a love for Ariel, her favorite Disney princess.
On April 20-21, The Highlands School in Irving will host an international traveling exhibition: “Who is the Man of the Shroud?” The exhibition is set to explore the historical, scientific, and theological details of one of the most studied artifacts in history: the Shroud of Turin.
Good Shepherd’s family eucharistic adoration is a monthly initiative that provides parents of the Garland school the opportunity to visit the parish, to adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, and to share in fellowship through a communal gathering.
A smile never left the face of Sister Lois Castillon, O.S.U., as she spoke to coaches, teammates, alumni, and family on Feb. 20 as part of a celebration for a new boat for Ursuline Academy of Dallas’ rowing team.