Monday, May 24, 2021073Last spring, when the onset of COVID-19 forced schools across the Diocese of Dallas to close their doors and move classes online, not everyone made the transition seamlessly. At Bishop Dunne Catholic School in Oak Cliff, a few students struggled with the online format. Fortunately for them, they had Michael Alfers on their side.
Monday, May 10, 20210186Hearing a talk about diversity in the Catholic Church inspired one student to find ways to highlight those groups underrepresented in her college community. With a little from her friends, Marisa Nieto’s inspiration evolved into something special: a project highlighting a group of Black saints and designating them as patrons for SMU...
Tuesday, December 1, 20200231The unassuming box atop a pole across from the parish office at St. Joseph Catholic Church may seem simple at first. A longer look, though, reveals the greater impact it is having on the community surrounding the parish. The message stenciled across the top makes clear its purpose.
Thursday, May 2, 20190452Twenty-five North Texas churches, schools and community organizations received $1.16 million in grants and tuition assistance from The Catholic Foundation during its annual spring grant ceremony yesterday at Holy Trinity Seminary.
Tuesday, March 5, 20190673The Bishop Dunne Catholic School Board of Directors on March 5 announced the appointment of Thomas Maj as the school's president of Bishop Dunne Catholic School, effective July 1.
Friday, July 20, 20180310Students from Bishop Dunne Catholic School, Bishop Lynch High School, Cistercian Preparatory School, John Paul II High School and Ursuline Academy traveled to Costa Rica as part of the Diocese of Dallas Youth Mission Trip on June 10-22.
Friday, June 15, 20180307Within the Diocese of Dallas, we have two very important goals for Catholic schools: we want to make sure that every student entrusted to our care has the ability to reach college and heaven. These goals sum up the academic and moral metrics that allow us to determine whether or not we are succeeding or failing as a system, and...
Thursday, June 7, 20180255Elizabet “Liz” Hernandez easily identifies with the 19 seniors in Bishop Dunne Catholic School’s second-year College Ready Academy. Hernandez, the director of Alumni Relations at Bishop Dunne and a 2011 graduate of the school, co-moderates the CRA program, which serves students who are their families’ first generation with the...
Saturday, January 20, 20180903Bernardette and Lewis Harvey of Rowlett regularly recall the many reasons for their dedication to Catholic educations for their three children, Cameron, Corbin and Caleb.
The parents, whose children attended five Dallas Catholic schools, said they appreciate the inspiring school leadership and the focus on teaching the faith and values...
