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Charles Dupree holds up a Dallas Cowboys jersey while surrounded by St. Monica Catholic School students.
School community honors longtime crossing guard

The St. Monica community came together at the start of the school day to offer their gratitude to Charles Dupree, affectionately known as “Mr. Charles,” who retired in June as a crossing guard for area school students.

Rebecca Rosa, principal of St. Patrick Catholic School, smiles for a photo.
Finding a new home at St. Patrick Catholic School

The fourth of seven children in a military family, Rebecca Rosa moved from school to school as a child, attending nine primary schools total—private, public, and military. But it wasn’t until she attended Memphis Catholic Middle and High School that her Catholic faith formation really blossomed.

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Embracing a tradition of service, faith, and innovation

Before stepping into the role of president at Ursuline Academy of Dallas, Dr. Andrea Shurley, Ed.D., served the community for a decade as its principal. During that time, she fell in love with the mission of the school, encapsulated in its motto, Serviam, “I will serve.”

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New Catholic school’s associate superintendent for operational vitality

With a deep-rooted passion for Catholic education, Jeannette Lambert joins the Diocese of Dallas Catholic Schools Office’s administrative team with a commitment to helping foster the growth of vibrant, faith-filled school communities. Lambert began Aug. 19 as the new associate superintendent for operational vitality for the Diocese of Dallas Catholic Schools.

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Workshop offers schools strategies for reunification after crises

More than 60 participants including administrators and staff from several Diocese of Dallas Catholic schools, law enforcement personnel, first responders, and others came together Aug. 1 for a training on how to quickly but efficiently and safely reunite students with their families in the case of an unexpected campus evacuation or release.

Members of the Bishop Dunne Community Service Club pose for a photo during their volunteer project at Liberty Street Garden on May 11. (Courtesy photo)
Student’s club inspires community service among peers

“When I think of faith, I think of service,” said Isabella Martinez, a 17-year-old rising senior at Bishop Dunne Catholic School, as she reflected on her school’s Community Service Club. Martinez founded the club in the fall of 2023 to offer Catholic high school students like herself the opportunity to live their faith through service to their local community.