The Catholic Morning Show

Dowling Catholic’s $76 Million Vision for the Future of Catholic Education - 05/18/2026

Episode Summary

Dr. Dan Ryan, president of Dowling Catholic High School, discusses the school’s ambitious $76 million expansion campaign and the long-term vision behind the project. He explains how the upgrades will improve student safety, campus life, athletics, dining, and faith formation while preparing the school to serve future generations of Catholic students across central Iowa.

Episode Notes

Dr. Dan Ryan, president of Dowling Catholic High School, joins Deacon Mark Campbell to discuss the future of Catholic education in central Iowa through Dowling Catholic’s major campus expansion initiative.

The conversation explores:

• The origins of the $76 million campaign
• Plans for enhanced campus security and a centralized entrance
• New dining and common areas designed to foster student community
• Expanded athletic and extracurricular facilities
• The importance of serving students from across the Des Moines metro
• Faith formation and preparing leaders centered on Christ
• The impact of growing enrollment and changing student demographics
• Upcoming groundbreaking celebrations and future construction timelines

Dr. Ryan also shares how alumni and supporters continue investing in Dowling’s mission to form future Catholic leaders for generations to come.

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