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Students should check their email for their Homecoming king and queen ballot.

Deadline to vote for Homecoming royalty is Sept. 24

September 22, 2021
The mens soccer team defeated Guerin Catholic 4-0 on Senior Night.

Fall sports update: Men’s soccer

September 22, 2021
Homecoming affects Sept. 24 class schedule

Homecoming affects Sept. 24 class schedule

September 22, 2021
The womens soccer team, in action earlier this season, is gearing up for the City tournament.

Fall sports update: Women’s soccer

September 20, 2021
The first day of Homecoming Week on Sept. 20 is 80s Day.

Editorial: Homecoming is a great Cathedral tradition

September 20, 2021
As one of the events celebrating the schools 103rd birthday, students and teachers gathered in the Welch Activity Center for Mass.

The entire Irish family gathers to celebrate

September 15, 2021
Junior Catherine Holtrup and her womens cross-country teammates are set to compete in the Shelbyville Invite on Sept. 25.

Fall sports update: Women’s cross-country

September 14, 2021
Fr. Jeff Godecker walks among students on the football field during the first Mass of the school year. Mass also will be celebrated on Sept. 15.

Special schedule in effect on Wednesday, Sept. 15

September 14, 2021
College Board recognizes seven students

College Board recognizes seven students

September 7, 2021
Freshman Class officers are announced

Freshman Class officers are announced

September 3, 2021
Most of the this years new educators pose with Principal Mrs. Julie Barthel and Assistant Principal Mr. Mark Matthews during a break in their professional development meeting on Aug. 4.

Meet this year’s new educators

August 30, 2021
The new Innovation Center is on the cusp of fully opening.

Editorial: Innovation Center was well worth the wait

August 26, 2021
State press association honors Megaphone

State press association honors Megaphone

May 24, 2021
Mass will not take place in the chapel on May 21.

Morning Mass on May 21 is canceled

May 19, 2021
Special schedules are in effect May 19-May 24

Special schedules are in effect May 19-May 24

May 18, 2021
While many of high schools in Central Indiana were online, Cathedral provided in-person instruction safely and effectively.

Editorial: Effective leadership made our year work

May 12, 2021
Special schedule in effect for May 12

Special schedule in effect for May 12

May 11, 2021
Students, faculty and staff gathered on campus on May 2 to honor the memory of junior Lendon Byram.

Editorial: Remembering our friend and classmate

May 7, 2021
May 5 schedule will include memorial Mass

May 5 schedule will include memorial Mass

May 4, 2021
Color guard clinics have been scheduled for three dates in May.

Band director announces color guard tryouts

May 4, 2021
Surrounded by members of the speech and debate team, their coach, Mrs. Jeanne Malone, addresses the students who gathered on campus on May 2 to mourn the passing of junior Lendon Byram.

Counselors on campus May 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

May 2, 2021
The softball team will play in the Carmel Invitation on April 23 and April 24.

Spring sports updates

April 22, 2021
The senior prom will take place April 24 at the Childrens Museum.

Senior prom court is announced

April 20, 2021
Studying, as was the case for this student on April 16 in Loretto, is necessary for classes now, but should not be necessary for finals in May, if the administration were to cancel those exams.

Editorial: Administration should cancel semester finals

April 19, 2021
Spring sports preview: Womens track and field

Spring sports preview: Women’s track and field

March 22, 2021
Spring sports preview: Mens track and field

Spring sports preview: Men’s track and field

March 22, 2021
March 19 schedule is changed due to Mass

March 19 schedule is changed due to Mass

March 18, 2021
Six members of the marching band earned top honors in the annual state music contest.

Band members earn state contest honors

March 18, 2021
Editorial: AP Capstone program is a welcome addition

Editorial: AP Capstone program is a welcome addition

March 15, 2021
With no activity on March 15, school day ends at 1:50

With no activity on March 15, school day ends at 1:50

March 14, 2021
Sixteen members of the speech and debate team will participate in the State meet on March 13.

Sixteen speech team members qualify for State meet

March 10, 2021
Senior Jameson Browne is one of 15 high school seniors from across the nation selected as an Ernie Pyle Scholar at Indiana University for next fall.

Senior named IU Ernie Pyle Scholar

March 8, 2021
Students show off their awards from the National German Examination. They are, front row, from left, Micah Wasmuth, Phillip Bernauer, Claire Miller and Jasmine Zimmer; back row, Alex Pohl, Hans Klemm, Matthew Fiedeldey, Tom Kress and Emma Kress.

Nine German students earn recognition

March 3, 2021
Head Coach Mr. Jason Delaney works the sideline during his teams City championship game earlier in the season.

Basketball games against Chatard won’t be rescheduled

February 22, 2021
Juniors and seniors were able to select options for their religion class next year.

Editorial: Options for religion classes are appreciated

February 18, 2021
The mens basketball games scheduled for Feb. 16 have been postponed.

Men’s basketball games on Feb. 16 postponed

February 16, 2021
Tuesday, Feb. 16 is now an eLearning day

Tuesday, Feb. 16 is now an eLearning day

February 15, 2021
Schedule for Feb. 5 changes due to Winterfest

Schedule for Feb. 5 changes due to Winterfest

February 4, 2021
Reminder: Wednesday, Jan. 27 is a Day 3

Reminder: Wednesday, Jan. 27 is a Day 3

January 26, 2021
Students will have one last opportunity to have their school pictures taken on Jan. 27 in the Welch Activity Center lobby.

School picture retakes are Jan. 27

January 25, 2021
Buses will roll a little later each day thanks to the 9 a.m. start times.

Editorial: Praise for the new schedule

January 22, 2021
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is located in Washington, DC.

Campus closed on Jan. 18 for Dr. King holiday

January 15, 2021
Mass will not take place in the chapel on May 21.

Mass schedule adjusted for start of semester

January 11, 2021
The womens tennis team won the State championship in 2019.

Women’s tennis callout scheduled for Jan. 11

January 9, 2021
On Jan. 8, a worker installed new LED lighting in the hallway outside the classroom of Mrs. Lisa Blamey.

Installation of LED lighting continues

January 8, 2021
The Civil Air Patrol will be one of the many clubs and organizations presenting information at the Jan. 13 virtual activities fair.

Virtual activities fair scheduled for Jan. 13

January 7, 2021
Daily schedules for Jan. 5 through Jan. 8

Daily schedules for Jan. 5 through Jan. 8

January 4, 2021
The shelves are stocked in the new bookstore.

Bookstore moves to new location

December 23, 2020
A candle illuminates Jon Knolls photo at a memorial service on campus on Dec. 13.

Editorial: Remembering our friend Jon

December 17, 2020
Administration announces change to Dec. 18 schedule

Administration announces change to Dec. 18 schedule

December 16, 2020
Senior Clara Lee looks to inbound the ball during the women’s varsity basketball home opener.

Winter sports update: Women’s basketball

December 8, 2020
Winter sports update: Mens basketball

Winter sports update: Men’s basketball

December 7, 2020
The only season the womens track and field experienced last year was indoors. Team members will prepare for this season with a callout on Dec. 7.

Track and field callout meeting is Dec. 7

December 4, 2020
English teacher Ms. Laurie OBrien works in her classroom on the second floor of Loretto Hall.

Editorial: Teachers deserve our appreciation

November 30, 2020
Amended schedule in effect for Nov. 24

Amended schedule in effect for Nov. 24

November 24, 2020
The Fighting Irish will play Zionsville on Nov. 28 for the Class 5A State championship.

State football tickets on sale to students Nov. 27

November 23, 2020
Mothers Club uniform sale on Nov. 15 is canceled

Mothers Club uniform sale on Nov. 15 is canceled

November 13, 2020
All Marion County schools must switch to online

All Marion County schools must switch to online

November 12, 2020
Last years wrestling team shows off the 2020 State championship trophy.

Winter sports preview: Wrestling

November 9, 2020
The mens basketball games scheduled for Feb. 16 have been postponed.

Winter sports preview: Men’s basketball

November 5, 2020
In October, freshmen gathered in socially distanced groups during their annual day of recollection. Attending a school that allows us to develop our relationship with God is just one of the reasons to be thankful.

Editorial: We have lots of reasons to be thankful

November 5, 2020
Senior Eric Dickey casts his vote in the mock election during B period on Nov. 3.

In school’s mock election, Trump defeats Biden

November 3, 2020
The womens basketball team will take on Warren Central in the opening round of the Sectional tournament.

Winter sports preview: Women’s basketball

November 2, 2020
Documents in the counseling office provide information about the SAT.

Juniors: It’s not too early to sign up for the SAT

October 29, 2020
School pictures will be taken Nov. 3 and Nov. 4

School pictures will be taken Nov. 3 and Nov. 4

October 29, 2020
Wearing a mask -- and wearing it correctly -- is just one of the ways we can make sure to do what we need to do to remain on campus for our classes.

Editorial: If we want to stay on campus, it’s up to us

October 20, 2020
Oct. 16 fire drill will be rescheduled

Oct. 16 fire drill will be rescheduled

October 15, 2020
Senior quarterback Nathan McCahill escapes the Brebeuf Jesuit defense during the Homecoming game.

Center Grove coach: ‘Two great teams’ will battle

October 15, 2020
This year, the Homecoming dress-up day included masks.

Editorial: Thanks to all for an amazing Homecoming

October 12, 2020
Class schedule for Friday, Oct. 9

Class schedule for Friday, Oct. 9

October 8, 2020
Homecoming court announced

Homecoming court announced

October 7, 2020
Last year, Rookie Showcase was performed before a live audience. This year, the audience will view the production on Zoom.

Rookie Showcase directors, cast announced

October 5, 2020
In her classroom on the second floor of Kelly Hall, social studies teacher Mrs. Jill Twilleager visits with former student Stephen Vukovits 17.

Social studies teachers react to President’s diagnosis

October 2, 2020
Senior Andrew de las Alas shows off his Best of SNO certificate.

Megaphone reporter receives national recognition

October 1, 2020
There will be a Homecoming assembly on Oct. 9, but it probably wont look much like this scene from last year.

StuCo announces Homecoming plans

September 29, 2020
The school is allowed to nominate two seniors for the Wells Scholarship at Indiana University.

Counselor issues Wells Scholarship reminder

September 29, 2020
The womens golf team shows off its Sectional championship trophy.

Fall sports updates

September 28, 2020
The freshmen, sophomores and juniors gathered for Mass on the football field on Sept. 11.

Editorial: Being on the Hill is worth the effort

September 21, 2020
Seniors Joseph Egan, PJ Avery and Isaac Michael have been named National Merit Semifinalists.

Three seniors named National Merit Semifinalists

September 18, 2020
Senior Levi Wojtalik plays in the regular season match at Brebeuf Jesuit. The varsity team defeated North Central on Sept. 14.

Varsity men’s tennis beats North Central 3-2

September 15, 2020
The World Trade Center in New York City was attacked on Sept. 11, 2001.

Educators recall their memories of Sept. 11, 2001

September 11, 2020
Class schedules for Sept. 10, Sept. 11

Class schedules for Sept. 10, Sept. 11

September 9, 2020
The callout for the mens and womens swimming and diving teams is scheduled for Sept. 16.

Swimming and diving callout is Sept. 16

September 9, 2020
Math teacher Mrs. Lisa Ford reminds students that the deadline to register for this years Math League is Sept. 9.

Math League registration deadline is Sept. 9

September 8, 2020
Varsity football players, including junior Hudson Miller (5), pause for a moment of reflection and prayer after the team’s 44-28 win at Carmel. Next up for the Irish is a short trip to Tech to play Whiteland in the Class 5A Regional championship game.

Fall sports updates

September 7, 2020
Students participating in the schools annual day of service last September.

Editorial: Our tradition of community service continues

September 3, 2020
Long block schedule in effect Sept. 2, Sept. 3

Long block schedule in effect Sept. 2, Sept. 3

September 1, 2020
School pictures now will be taken Nov. 3 and Nov. 4.

School pictures rescheduled for Nov. 3, Nov. 4

August 31, 2020
Mission Monday class schedule for Aug. 31

Mission Monday class schedule for Aug. 31

August 29, 2020
Head Coach Mr. Jason Delaney guides his team during the varsity game against Carmel last year. Delaney will welcome interested players to a callout on Aug. 26.

Men’s basketball plans Aug. 26 callout

August 25, 2020
Senior Madi Keller will serve as this school years leprechaun.

Senior Madi Keller named this year’s leprechaun

August 21, 2020
Yearbooks will be distributed on Aug. 20 and Aug. 21.

Yearbook distribution begins Aug. 21

August 20, 2020
The first morning Mass of the school year will take place Aug. 17 at 7 a.m.

Morning Mass now will start at 7 a.m.

August 15, 2020
Students prepare to enter Loretto Hall on Aug. 13, the first day of school.

Editorial: Through much hard work, we’re back

August 14, 2020
Students will not attend via Zoom on Aug. 13, Aug. 14

Students will not attend via Zoom on Aug. 13, Aug. 14

August 10, 2020
Mr. Martin Kirkwood

New teacher feature: Meet Mr. Kirkwood

August 10, 2020
Fall sports preview: Mens soccer

Fall sports preview: Men’s soccer

August 9, 2020
Ms. Jenny Myers

New teacher feature: Meet Ms. Myers

August 7, 2020
Attendance plans for Aug. 13, Aug. 14 announced

Attendance plans for Aug. 13, Aug. 14 announced

August 6, 2020
Mr. Brendan Surane

New teacher feature: Meet Mr. Surane

August 6, 2020
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