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Bishop Fenwick High School

  • LocationPeabody, MA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 458 students
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Bishop Fenwick High School is a Catholic, co-educational, college prep school in Peabody, Massachusetts. Mass is offered each morning at 7:15 AM in the school chapel, and the school holds All-School Masses on Holy Days of Obligation. Theology is four credits for graduation, and the published service requirement totals 85 hours across four years.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Monday–Friday7:15 AMSchool chapel · Every morning.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Mass Opportunities | Bishop Fenwickfenwick.org/mass-opportunities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Every morning at 7:15 AM, students, faculty, and staff are invited to celebrate Mass in our chapel with Fr. Benetti and Fr. Luis, offering a peaceful way to start the day.”
    Mass is offered in the school chapel every morning at 7:15 AM, with two named priests.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bishop Fenwick High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miDiscalced Carmelite Nuns: 0.2 mi1St. Thomas the Apostle Pariah: 0.5 mi2Immaculate Conception Church: 1.9 mi3Saint Mary Star of the Sea: 2.2 mi4Campus Ministry, Bishop Fenwick High School: 0.1 miBishop Fenwick High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Discalced Carmelite Nuns — 0.2 mi · 15 Mount Carmel Road
  2. St. Thomas the Apostle Pariah — 0.5 mi · 1 Margin Street, Peabody
  3. Immaculate Conception Church — 1.9 mi · 15 Hawthorne Boulevard
  4. Saint Mary Star of the Sea — 2.2 mi · 253 Cabot Street, Beverly

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

54 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (All-School Masses on Holy Days of Obligation and other significant occasions.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Opportunities | Bishop Fenwickfenwick.org/mass-opportunities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We also gather as a school for All-School Masses on Holy Days of Obligation and other significant occasions throughout the year.”
      The school holds All-School Masses on Holy Days and other significant occasions.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Mass every morning at 7:15 AM in the school chapel. Read as every weekday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Opportunities | Bishop Fenwickfenwick.org/mass-opportunities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every morning at 7:15 AM, students, faculty, and staff are invited to celebrate Mass in our chapel with Fr. Benetti and Fr. Luis, offering a peaceful way to start the day.”
      Mass is offered in the school chapel every morning at 7:15 AM, with two named priests.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Mass is offered with two named priests.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Opportunities | Bishop Fenwickfenwick.org/mass-opportunities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every morning at 7:15 AM, students, faculty, and staff are invited to celebrate Mass in our chapel with Fr. Benetti and Fr. Luis, offering a peaceful way to start the day.”
      Mass is offered in the school chapel every morning at 7:15 AM, with two named priests.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Four credits required. A year-long course is one credit at this school (see the social studies requirement); four full-year equivalents.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Theology | Bishop Fenwickfenwick.org/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Theology Department requires four credits for graduation, covering an overview of Catholicism, a study of the Sacred Scriptures, an exploration of Catholic morality and social teaching, and reflection on life’s difficult realities and God’s hopeful promises.”
      Four credits of theology are required for graduation, including Catholic morality and social teaching.
    2. Social Studies | Bishop Fenwickfenwick.org/social-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Social Studies Department requires three credits for graduation, typically with one year focused on world history and two years devoted to United States history.”
      Three years of social studies make three credits, so one credit is one full-year course.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
BCampus culture: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

78 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Freshman and sophomore retreats are described. The Encounter retreat is optional and drew 50 to 60 students, on a prior year page; it is not a retreat for every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Retreats | Bishop Fenwickfenwick.org/character-faith/student-retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Early in their Freshman year, Freshmen Fenwick students pause their normal school schedule to take a day of retreat.”
      Freshmen take a day retreat early in the school year.
      “The day concludes with Mass and an opportunity for confession.”
      The sophomore retreat day ends with Mass and an opportunity for confession.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two named Campus Ministry staff (Mr. Carney and Miss Valin), plus Father Benetti as a named priest.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Encounter Retreats | Bishop Fenwickfenwick.org/character-faith/encounter-retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Check in with Miss Valin in Campus Ministry to see who is going.”
      Campus Ministry staff include Miss Valin.
    2. Student Retreats | Bishop Fenwickfenwick.org/character-faith/student-retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Check in with Mr. Carney in Campus Ministry to see who is going.”
      Campus Ministry staff include Mr. Carney.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (GS (Gioventu Studentesca) is the only faith-based student group found.)
    Sources (1)
    1. GS (Gioventu Studentesca) | Bishop Fenwickfenwick.org/character-faith/gs-gioventu-studentesca · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Fenwick students participate and lead the GS Boston group that meets regularly on Saturdays from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm in our school.”
      A GS group meets at the school on Saturday evenings.
      “It is a group for high school and a few adults who desire to discover the reasonableness and beauty of the faith in all aspects of our life”
      GS is a youth group for high school students and a few adults focused on the faith.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Mass every morning in the school chapel before the school day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Opportunities | Bishop Fenwickfenwick.org/mass-opportunities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every morning at 7:15 AM, students, faculty, and staff are invited to celebrate Mass in our chapel with Fr. Benetti and Fr. Luis, offering a peaceful way to start the day.”
      Mass is offered in the school chapel every morning at 7:15 AM, with two named priests.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (85 total required hours over four years (10 + 15 + 20 + 40) for 2025–2026, the immediately preceding year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Service Requirement | Bishop Fenwickfenwick.org/student-service-requirement · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman: 10 Hours Sophomores: 15 Hours Juniors: 20 Hours Seniors: 40 Hours”
      Required service is 10, 15, 20 and 40 hours by grade for 2025–2026 (85 hours over four years).
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Theology requirement includes an exploration of Catholic morality and social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Bishop Fenwickfenwick.org/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Theology Department requires four credits for graduation, covering an overview of Catholicism, a study of the Sacred Scriptures, an exploration of Catholic morality and social teaching, and reflection on life’s difficult realities and God’s hopeful promises.”
      Four credits of theology are required for graduation, including Catholic morality and social teaching.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Monthly homeless ministry in Boston and regular community service placements.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Community Service Opportunities | Bishop Fenwickfenwick.org/community-service-opportunities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Homeless Ministry – 3rd Saturday of every month”
      Homeless Ministry service is listed on the third Saturday of each month.
    2. GS (Gioventu Studentesca) | Bishop Fenwickfenwick.org/character-faith/gs-gioventu-studentesca · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Once a month, on the third Saturday of the month, we do homeless ministry in the streets of Boston starting from the Holy Cross Cathedral from 9:30 am to 3 pm.”
      Monthly homeless ministry in Boston led by GS students.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is offered in the school chapel every morning at 7:15 AM.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Opportunities | Bishop Fenwickfenwick.org/mass-opportunities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every morning at 7:15 AM, students, faculty, and staff are invited to celebrate Mass in our chapel with Fr. Benetti and Fr. Luis, offering a peaceful way to start the day.”
      Mass is offered in the school chapel every morning at 7:15 AM, with two named priests.
  • Four credits of theology are required for graduation, including Catholic morality and social teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Bishop Fenwickfenwick.org/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Theology Department requires four credits for graduation, covering an overview of Catholicism, a study of the Sacred Scriptures, an exploration of Catholic morality and social teaching, and reflection on life’s difficult realities and God’s hopeful promises.”
      Four credits of theology are required for graduation, including Catholic morality and social teaching.
  • The published service requirement totals 85 hours over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Service Requirement | Bishop Fenwickfenwick.org/student-service-requirement · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman: 10 Hours Sophomores: 15 Hours Juniors: 20 Hours Seniors: 40 Hours”
      Required service is 10, 15, 20 and 40 hours by grade for 2025–2026 (85 hours over four years).

Concerns

  • Two priests celebrate Mass with students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Opportunities | Bishop Fenwickfenwick.org/mass-opportunities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every morning at 7:15 AM, students, faculty, and staff are invited to celebrate Mass in our chapel with Fr. Benetti and Fr. Luis, offering a peaceful way to start the day.”
      Mass is offered in the school chapel every morning at 7:15 AM, with two named priests.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Bishop Fenwick High School

  • Address: 99 Margin Street, Peabody, MA
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: fenwick.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, fenwick.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, fenwick.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 3 off campus, 4 location not published

Retreats 3

  • Encounter retreat (Encounter XI)Off campus
    November 13–15, 2026
    Retreat at Camp Cody / New Hampshire Retreat Center in Freedom, NH; students travel by bus after school.
    fenwick.org, fenwick.org
  • Freshman retreat
    Early in freshman year
    A day of retreat with talks from upperclassmen and teachers and small-group reflection.
    fenwick.org
  • Sophomore retreat
    A day of retreat that ends with Mass and an opportunity for confession.
    fenwick.org

Service 3

  • GS homeless ministry in BostonOff campus
    Third Saturday of each month, 9:30 am to 3 pm
    Monthly homeless ministry in the streets of Boston, starting from Holy Cross Cathedral.
    fenwick.org, fenwick.org
  • Community service at St. Mary's School in DanversOff campus
    Every weekday during the school year
    Service placement listed by the school.
    fenwick.org
  • Project Bethlehem gift drive
    Christmas season
    Student-led drive that matches families who cannot afford Christmas gifts with donors.
    fenwick.org

Faith formation 1

  • GS (Gioventu Studentesca)On campus
    Saturdays, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
    Youth group for high school students and a few adults that meets at the school. Meetings include dinner, games and prayer.
    fenwick.org, fenwick.org, fenwick.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Team Mass & Breakfast
    Each season
    Campus Ministry sponsors a Mass and breakfast for sports teams each season.
    fenwick.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Fenwickfenwick.org/character-faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “At Fenwick, faith is at the heart of everything we do.”
    Campus Ministry describes faith as central to the school.
    “At Fenwick, faith is at the heart of everything we do.”
    Campus Ministry describes faith as central to the school.
  2. GS (Gioventu Studentesca) | Bishop Fenwickfenwick.org/character-faith/gs-gioventu-studentesca · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our Fenwick students participate and lead the GS Boston group that meets regularly on Saturdays from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm in our school.”
    A GS group meets at the school on Saturday evenings.
  3. Directions | Bishop Fenwickfenwick.org/directions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Fenwick is located on Massachusetts’ North Shore at 99 Margin Street in Peabody.”
    The school is at 99 Margin Street in Peabody.
  4. Mass Opportunities | Bishop Fenwickfenwick.org/mass-opportunities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Every morning at 7:15 AM, students, faculty, and staff are invited to celebrate Mass in our chapel with Fr. Benetti and Fr. Luis, offering a peaceful way to start the day.”
    Mass is offered in the school chapel every morning at 7:15 AM, with two named priests.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
88 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.98%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.8 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Boston, MA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)458
Students in grades 9–12458
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio11.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Boston

The Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, Archbishop of Boston

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Questions families ask

Is Bishop Fenwick High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Bishop Fenwick High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Boston.
What is Bishop Fenwick High School’s Compass Score?
80 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Bishop Fenwick High School?
Mass is listed at School chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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