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Six Catholic high schools participated in the annual CYO baseball and softball tournaments at LeMars and Remsen last weekend. Two brackets of three teams each were used in both tourneys.

Remsen St. Mary Coach Stacy Bunkers earned Catholic Youth Organization Coach of the Year honors at the CYO softball tournament June 6.

The Diocese of Sioux City Catholic Schools Office is reminding Catholic school parents of the June 30 deadline for applying for Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) funding.

The Gospel Award for Joy recognizes the spirit of living with faith, kindness, and positivity each day. At Remsen St. Mary's Schools, this award honors a student or students who bring encouragement to others, shares God’s love through their actions, and radiates joy in our school community. Through a caring heart, uplifting attitude, and faithful example, this student reminds us all of the true joy found in serving others and living out the Gospel.

The FIRE Foundation of Northwest Iowa, which provides thousands of dollars in grants to enhance inclusion in diocesan Catholic schools, hosted an informational meeting in Storm Lake this week to share their mission. Storm Lake St. Mary staff and John, Karen and Owen Keenan spoke on behalf of the work of the foundation in Storm Lake. Central Bank sponsored the event.

When the bell rang for the final time before summer break this week at Sacred Heart School in Boone, Emmetsburg Catholic and Pocahontas Catholic – the schools’ principals were not only wrapping up another school year but their long-time careers in Catholic education.

The Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Daughters of America Court 216 in Fort Dodge recently awarded scholarships to St. Edmond High School graduating seniors.

Sixty-eight golfers from seven diocesan high schools participated in the annual CYO golf tournament at Fort Dodge last week. Kuemper Catholic won the team championships in both the boys and girls meets

Briar Cliff University welcomed friends and family to celebrate students who walked the stage for the 95th commencement ceremony on May 9, at the Sioux City Orpheum. The ceremony honored the University’s 2026 candidates for undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees.

As graduation nears for Briar Cliff University students, members of the university’s Catholic Daughters received their senior graduation Honor Cords. Father Travis Crotty, chaplain, blessed the members of Court Lady of Grace.

Briar Cliff University in Sio City is hosting a variety of activities this week to celebrate the Class of 2026.

Emmetsburg Catholic School has announced the hiring of Brittney Andreassen as its next principal. Andreassen will officially begin her role on July 1, 2026. “Brittney brings a thoughtful and student-centered approach to leadership, along with a strong background in instruction and collaboration,” said Laura Reinders, Emmetsburg Catholic School Board President. “We are confident in her ability to lead our school forward while continuing to build on the strong foundation that is already in place.”

LeMars Gehlen Catholic middle school students participated in a Poppy Week poster contest through the American Legion Auxiliary Post #241. Three winners were named.

Algona Bishop Garrigan High School Seniors accepted a Carrie Chapman Catt Award in Des Moines for registering to vote.

Storm Lake St. Mary School students, faculty and staff packaged 73,440 meals with Then Feed Just One Thursday. On packaging the 128th box shortly after lunch, they crossed the one million meal mark since they started packaging meals in 2010.

Board members of the FIRE Foundation of Northwest Iowa are taking their message of inclusive education on the road. Realizing the growing need to help Catholic schools be more inclusive, they plan to host events around the diocese to share their mission and their impact in the coming months.

St. Rose of Lima School in Denison held their Field of Dreams themed gala on April 11.

Briar Cliff University will host its final event in the Franciscan Values Lecture Series for the 2025-2026 academic year on Earth Day, April 22 at 7 p.m. The lecture is titled, "Reverencing Creation: Climate Change and Laudato Si'," and it will take place in Meis Recital Hall.

The 39th Annual Friends of Gehlen Catholic Ball brought the community together for a “Friday Night Lights” themed evening of generosity, raising $371,598 to support Gehlen Catholic School and its students.

During Danbury Catholic School’s final hour of school before the Easter break, the older students relived Jesus’ final hours during their Living Stations of the Cross.