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![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
![Crusader juniors earn national recognition for polio vaccine project]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718901019/bishopheelanorg/xdowirlt4zxkvidlvcwl/nationalhistorydaypic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718901019/bishopheelanorg/xdowirlt4zxkvidlvcwl/nationalhistorydaypic.jpg","width":360}])
- Academics
Zach James
Adam Andrews, Ben Tooley, Ben Daffer and Josh Kensinger earned sixth place in the Senior Group Exhibit category and were the top Iowa team in the “Turning Points in History” national competition.
- adam andrews
- ben daffer
- ben tooley
- josh kensinger
![Crusaders boys soccer wins first state championship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717349255/bishopheelanorg/ynbwbkeypzapimmfh6kh/IMG_4843.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717349255/bishopheelanorg/ynbwbkeypzapimmfh6kh/IMG_4843.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1717349255/bishopheelanorg/ynbwbkeypzapimmfh6kh/IMG_4843.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1717349255/bishopheelanorg/ynbwbkeypzapimmfh6kh/IMG_4843.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1717349255/bishopheelanorg/ynbwbkeypzapimmfh6kh/IMG_4843.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1717349255/bishopheelanorg/ynbwbkeypzapimmfh6kh/IMG_4843.jpg","width":2200}])
- Athletics
Zach James
Heelan needed every drop in the proverbial tank, as Sergio Mijangos scored the golden goal in the first overtime to give the Crusaders the 3-2 win.
- andres gonzalez
- boys soccer
- elias flanery
- george tsiobanos
- landon block
- sergio mijangos
![Nelson Brothers to co-coach Crusaders wrestling together]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715808858/bishopheelanorg/jnpame3jja5apv607mgy/IMG_4194.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715808858/bishopheelanorg/jnpame3jja5apv607mgy/IMG_4194.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715808858/bishopheelanorg/jnpame3jja5apv607mgy/IMG_4194.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1715808858/bishopheelanorg/jnpame3jja5apv607mgy/IMG_4194.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1715808858/bishopheelanorg/jnpame3jja5apv607mgy/IMG_4194.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1715808858/bishopheelanorg/jnpame3jja5apv607mgy/IMG_4194.jpg","width":2200}])
- Athletics
Zach James
Jason Nelson ‘90 and Zach Nelson ‘93 have stepped up to co-coach the Heelan High School wrestling program.
- Jason Nelson
- Zach Nelson
- wrestling
![Crusaders qualify for 21 state track and field events]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715628842/bishopheelanorg/ufenq2miu0p226ggpfah/Trackcollage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715628842/bishopheelanorg/ufenq2miu0p226ggpfah/Trackcollage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715628842/bishopheelanorg/ufenq2miu0p226ggpfah/Trackcollage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1715628842/bishopheelanorg/ufenq2miu0p226ggpfah/Trackcollage.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1715628842/bishopheelanorg/ufenq2miu0p226ggpfah/Trackcollage.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715628842/bishopheelanorg/ufenq2miu0p226ggpfah/Trackcollage.jpg","width":2000}])
- Athletics
Zach James
The Crusaders qualified in 21 events in Class 3A last Thursday for the state boys and girls track and field meet.
- state track and field