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.
Holy Family Catholic Academy
As part of the celebration of Catholic Schools Week 2024, students at Holy Family Catholic Academy in Irving on Jan. 29 walked to a nearby neighborhood park, picking up trash along the streets and in the park in an effort to give back to their community.
What if instead of reading about the wonders of God’s creations, students had the opportunity to witness them firsthand? Thanks in part to an educational grant received from The Catholic Foundation in October, students at Holy Family Catholic Academy in Irving soon will get an opportunity to do just that.