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To submit a news story, email Rebekah Armstrong at rebekah.armstrong@bishopheelan.org.
![The 2025 Legacy Gala Recap]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760713317/bishopheelanorg/eidmcdoohgh0xnnoamfl/2025LegacyGalaAwardWinners.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760713317/bishopheelanorg/eidmcdoohgh0xnnoamfl/2025LegacyGalaAwardWinners.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760713317/bishopheelanorg/eidmcdoohgh0xnnoamfl/2025LegacyGalaAwardWinners.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760713317/bishopheelanorg/eidmcdoohgh0xnnoamfl/2025LegacyGalaAwardWinners.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760713317/bishopheelanorg/eidmcdoohgh0xnnoamfl/2025LegacyGalaAwardWinners.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1760713317/bishopheelanorg/eidmcdoohgh0xnnoamfl/2025LegacyGalaAwardWinners.jpg","width":2200}])
Rebekah Armstrong
![The Wall That Still Speaks]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747685948/bishopheelanorg/szf56h9owsjo3lbwyh6p/108A6689.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747685948/bishopheelanorg/szf56h9owsjo3lbwyh6p/108A6689.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747685948/bishopheelanorg/szf56h9owsjo3lbwyh6p/108A6689.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747685948/bishopheelanorg/szf56h9owsjo3lbwyh6p/108A6689.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747685948/bishopheelanorg/szf56h9owsjo3lbwyh6p/108A6689.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747685948/bishopheelanorg/szf56h9owsjo3lbwyh6p/108A6689.jpg","width":2200}])
Rebekah Armstrong
![Eggs, Bacon, and Gratitude]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747248070/bishopheelanorg/enw8lfigqtp43ytvf4bb/IMG_3053.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747248070/bishopheelanorg/enw8lfigqtp43ytvf4bb/IMG_3053.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747248070/bishopheelanorg/enw8lfigqtp43ytvf4bb/IMG_3053.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747248070/bishopheelanorg/enw8lfigqtp43ytvf4bb/IMG_3053.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747248070/bishopheelanorg/enw8lfigqtp43ytvf4bb/IMG_3053.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747248070/bishopheelanorg/enw8lfigqtp43ytvf4bb/IMG_3053.jpg","width":2048}])
Rebekah Armstrong
![Taking Flight with Faith]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743022135/bishopheelanorg/nlv9fa4ghxv2ntrhwuaz/AaronLihsPhoto3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743022135/bishopheelanorg/nlv9fa4ghxv2ntrhwuaz/AaronLihsPhoto3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743022135/bishopheelanorg/nlv9fa4ghxv2ntrhwuaz/AaronLihsPhoto3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743022135/bishopheelanorg/nlv9fa4ghxv2ntrhwuaz/AaronLihsPhoto3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743022135/bishopheelanorg/nlv9fa4ghxv2ntrhwuaz/AaronLihsPhoto3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1743022135/bishopheelanorg/nlv9fa4ghxv2ntrhwuaz/AaronLihsPhoto3.jpg","width":2200}])
Rebekah Armstrong
The journey of Aaron Lihs, a sophomore at Bishop Heelan Catholic High School, whose dedication to faith, hard work, and family support has helped him pursue his dream of becoming a pilot
![Father John Keehner Appointed Eighth Bishop of Sioux City]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739380474/bishopheelanorg/ot5nozxrebwe1zw6pj2c/BHug.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739380474/bishopheelanorg/ot5nozxrebwe1zw6pj2c/BHug.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739380474/bishopheelanorg/ot5nozxrebwe1zw6pj2c/BHug.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1739380474/bishopheelanorg/ot5nozxrebwe1zw6pj2c/BHug.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1739380474/bishopheelanorg/ot5nozxrebwe1zw6pj2c/BHug.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1739380474/bishopheelanorg/ot5nozxrebwe1zw6pj2c/BHug.jpg","width":2200}])
Rebekah Armstrong
- Faith
![The Power of Words]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709228397/bishopheelanorg/r9vf7bbxvdyyjponnkfg/BHCS-HC-LOGO-H-S-COLOR-21.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709228397/bishopheelanorg/r9vf7bbxvdyyjponnkfg/BHCS-HC-LOGO-H-S-COLOR-21.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1709228397/bishopheelanorg/r9vf7bbxvdyyjponnkfg/BHCS-HC-LOGO-H-S-COLOR-21.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1709228397/bishopheelanorg/r9vf7bbxvdyyjponnkfg/BHCS-HC-LOGO-H-S-COLOR-21.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709228397/bishopheelanorg/r9vf7bbxvdyyjponnkfg/BHCS-HC-LOGO-H-S-COLOR-21.png","width":1254}]){kind=logo}
Rebekah Armstrong
Middle school can be a challenging time. It is a season of change, growth, and uncertainty. But at Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools...
- Holy Cross
- Kindness
- Middle School Students
![Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Seniors Shine in National Merit Scholarship Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737423810/bishopheelanorg/isomzyut3iwjx5fwhofc/Untitleddesign7.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737423810/bishopheelanorg/isomzyut3iwjx5fwhofc/Untitleddesign7.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737423810/bishopheelanorg/isomzyut3iwjx5fwhofc/Untitleddesign7.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737423810/bishopheelanorg/isomzyut3iwjx5fwhofc/Untitleddesign7.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737423810/bishopheelanorg/isomzyut3iwjx5fwhofc/Untitleddesign7.png","width":1366}])
- Academics
Rebekah Armstrong
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School is celebrating the achievements of three outstanding seniors: Mackenzie Tott, Abigail Demers, and Matthew Lin, who have excelled in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Competition.
![A New Chapter for Bishop Heelan Volleyball: Welcoming Coach Olivia Westhoff]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736375882/bishopheelanorg/qpicrpz0r5fjdtwvt9ag/OlivaPress.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736375882/bishopheelanorg/qpicrpz0r5fjdtwvt9ag/OlivaPress.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736375882/bishopheelanorg/qpicrpz0r5fjdtwvt9ag/OlivaPress.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736375882/bishopheelanorg/qpicrpz0r5fjdtwvt9ag/OlivaPress.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1736375882/bishopheelanorg/qpicrpz0r5fjdtwvt9ag/OlivaPress.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1736375882/bishopheelanorg/qpicrpz0r5fjdtwvt9ag/OlivaPress.jpg","width":2200}])
- Athletics
Rebekah Armstrong
Bishop Heelan High School is proud to announce a significant transition in the leadership of its volleyball program.
- Volleyball
!['We’ve been fighting all four years:' Crusaders break state baseball drought]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721419261/bishopheelanorg/dzt4lc8w8xb1mjwhwabk/baseballbanner24.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1721419261/bishopheelanorg/dzt4lc8w8xb1mjwhwabk/baseballbanner24.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1721419261/bishopheelanorg/dzt4lc8w8xb1mjwhwabk/baseballbanner24.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1721419261/bishopheelanorg/dzt4lc8w8xb1mjwhwabk/baseballbanner24.png","width":816}])
- Athletics
Zach James
After years of falling short, the Crusaders can’t wait to take the field at 5 p.m. Monday at Veterans Memorial Field in Cedar Rapids against the Pella Dutch.
- Brady Baker
- Hunter Wauhob
- Jaron Bleeker
- Karson Fitch
- Raiden Ericson
- Sean Schaefer
- baseball
- state tournament
![Donate Your Clothes to the Uniform and Youth Sports Drive!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712612424/bishopheelanorg/h0hl296f5pe8nyej6g9p/IMG_4178.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712612424/bishopheelanorg/h0hl296f5pe8nyej6g9p/IMG_4178.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712612424/bishopheelanorg/h0hl296f5pe8nyej6g9p/IMG_4178.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1712612424/bishopheelanorg/h0hl296f5pe8nyej6g9p/IMG_4178.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1712612424/bishopheelanorg/h0hl296f5pe8nyej6g9p/IMG_4178.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1712612424/bishopheelanorg/h0hl296f5pe8nyej6g9p/IMG_4178.jpg","width":2200}])
- Academics
Zach James
Bishop Heelan High School is currently hosting a uniform and sports drive for all BHCS students needing new uniforms for the upcoming school year.
- uniforms