Friday, May 9, 20140434On a recent afternoon, Veronica Aviles turned her wheelchair into the Crime Analysis Division of the Midwest City Police Department. Officers greeted their department intern with appreciative grins as she powered her chair into position at a desk that held computers. Aviles, a 2009 graduate of Bishop Dunne Catholic School who attended...
Friday, May 9, 20140455Several Catholic schools and parishes, along with some non-profit groups, were among the recipients of more than $550,000 in grants from The Catholic Foundation during the Catholic philanthropic organization’s spring ceremony held April 30 at San Juan Diego Catholic Church.
Wednesday, March 5, 20140468As Catholics across the Diocese of Dallas attended Masses at different parishes, The Texas Catholic was on hand to ask them "Why is Ash Wednesday important to our faith?" Find out what they had to say about Ash Wednesday.
Monday, November 25, 20130460Amid a spirit of generosity and camaraderie, The Catholic Foundation distributed $792,990 to 25 entities in the Diocese of Dallas during the foundation’s Fall Grant Ceremony on Nov. 20 at Holy Trinity Community Life Center. Recipients included schools, parishes and non-profit organizations that serve the local Catholic Community....
Wednesday, November 20, 20130155With a handful of alumni from the 1960s on hand, Bishop Dunne Catholic School students and administrators unveiled an exhibit Nov. 15 commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The exhibit, which is on display in the school’s library, was the result of a month-long project conducted by...
Tuesday, September 17, 20130339New sanctuaries. New classrooms. New community centers. New gyms and ball fields. Over the past six years, parishioners throughout the Diocese of Dallas, although weathering the economic downturn that gripped the country, have contributed to their parish communities generously through numerous infrastructure, and new or renovation...
Thursday, September 12, 20130259As Catholic schools across the Diocese of Dallas made final preparations, the Texas Catholic caught up with students and administrators to get their thoughts on the beginning of the 2013 school year. For more, be sure to pick up the August 30th print edition of the Texas Catholic.
Monday, August 26, 20130431Football season is underway for North Texas Catholic high schools. But before players see their first opponents, they must find a way to beat the punishing summer heat.
Wednesday, July 17, 20130254During June 10-20, students from Bishop Lynch High School, Bishop Dunne Catholic School, and John Paul II High School joined together for a mission trip to Nicaragua. Fifty students, teachers and group leaders spent one full week in the heart of Nicaragua, lending a hand to those in need.
Thursday, April 25, 20130199In an atmosphere of hope and exhilaration, Bishop Kevin J. Farrell on April 17 announced a $6 million gift to renovate Bishop Dunne Catholic School, positioning the 51-year-old Oak Cliff school to continue serving and enhancing southern Dallas for many decades to come.
