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Bishop Kenny High School

  • LocationJacksonville, FL
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 1,394 students
  • SponsorDiocese of St. Augustine
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Bishop Kenny High School is a coeducational diocesan Catholic high school in Jacksonville serving about 1,400 students in grades 9-12. Students take four credits of religion and complete 25 hours of Christian service each year. Mass is celebrated monthly for the whole school and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings in the campus chapel, where confession and adoration are offered at lunch on those days; campus ministry lists three priest chaplains and four lay ministry staff.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday7:10 AMBishop Paul F. Tanner Chapel · During the school year.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Bishop Paul F. Tanner Chapel - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/bishop-paul-f-tanner-chapel · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Students, faculty, parents and staff are welcome to join in our daily morning prayer. Daily Mass Schedule - Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7:10 am Holy Rosary - offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:10 am”
    Mass is celebrated in the chapel Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:10 AM, and the Rosary is prayed Tuesday and Thursday at 7:10 AM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bishop Kenny High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miImmaculate Conception Catholic Church: 1.6 mi1St. James Catholic Church: 1.8 mi2St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church: 2.2 mi3Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church: 2.8 mi4Bishop Paul F. Tanner Chapel and Campus Ministry, Bishop Kenny High School: 0.1 miBishop Kenny High School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church — 1.6 mi
  2. St. James Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 4426 Emerson Street, Jacksonville
  3. St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 1950 Bartram Rd, Jacksonville
  4. Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church — 2.8 mi · 1039 N Laura Street, Jacksonville

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.

BSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

75 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 yearMonthly (A school-wide Mass is celebrated once a month for all students and faculty.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Formation - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/faith-formation · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Once a month all Bishop Kenny students and faculty have the opportunity to attend Mass together. These beautiful Masses feature the voices of our Bishop Kenny chorus. School-wide masses rely on the service of the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and student readers/altar servers.”
      A school-wide Mass is held once a month, with the chorus, student extraordinary ministers, readers and altar servers.
    2. Campus Ministry - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “monthly school-wide Masses daily Mass offered Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7:10 am Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament (offered Mon, Wed, Fri during lunch periods) Sacrament of Reconciliation (offered Mon, Wed, Fri during lunch periods, by appointment, and during Advent and Lent Penance Services)”
      Campus ministry lists monthly school-wide Masses, Mass three mornings a week, and adoration and reconciliation three days a week at lunch.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNo (Weekday Mass is offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:10 AM in the Bishop Paul F. Tanner Chapel, not every weekday; the Rosary is prayed there on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:10 AM.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Bishop Paul F. Tanner Chapel - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/bishop-paul-f-tanner-chapel · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students, faculty, parents and staff are welcome to join in our daily morning prayer. Daily Mass Schedule - Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7:10 am Holy Rosary - offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:10 am”
      Mass is celebrated in the chapel Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:10 AM, and the Rosary is prayed Tuesday and Thursday at 7:10 AM.
    2. Campus Ministry - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “monthly school-wide Masses daily Mass offered Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7:10 am Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament (offered Mon, Wed, Fri during lunch periods) Sacrament of Reconciliation (offered Mon, Wed, Fri during lunch periods, by appointment, and during Advent and Lent Penance Services)”
      Campus ministry lists monthly school-wide Masses, Mass three mornings a week, and adoration and reconciliation three days a week at lunch.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Confession is available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during all lunch periods, by appointment, and at Advent and Lent penance services.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Bishop Paul F. Tanner Chapel - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/bishop-paul-f-tanner-chapel · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Confession is available every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during all lunch mods. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is offered during the lunch periods on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, as well as throughout the day on First Fridays when students attend during the Religion class.”
      Confession and adoration are offered during lunch periods every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; adoration also runs all day on First Fridays, with students attending during religion class.
    2. Campus Ministry - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “monthly school-wide Masses daily Mass offered Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7:10 am Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament (offered Mon, Wed, Fri during lunch periods) Sacrament of Reconciliation (offered Mon, Wed, Fri during lunch periods, by appointment, and during Advent and Lent Penance Services)”
      Campus ministry lists monthly school-wide Masses, Mass three mornings a week, and adoration and reconciliation three days a week at lunch.
    3. Faith Formation - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/faith-formation · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We are blessed to have a full-time priest chaplain on Campus on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Confession is available during the lunch periods on those days. Additionally, penance services are available each fall and spring during the Liturgical Seasons of Advent and Lent whenever possible.”
      A priest chaplain is on campus Monday, Wednesday and Friday, hearing confessions at lunch; Advent and Lent penance services are also held.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration is offered during lunch periods on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and throughout the day on First Fridays when students attend with their religion class.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Bishop Paul F. Tanner Chapel - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/bishop-paul-f-tanner-chapel · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Confession is available every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during all lunch mods. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is offered during the lunch periods on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, as well as throughout the day on First Fridays when students attend during the Religion class.”
      Confession and adoration are offered during lunch periods every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; adoration also runs all day on First Fridays, with students attending during religion class.
    2. Campus Ministry - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction are offered every First Friday through Religion classes, which provides time for all students to experience guided meditations and quiet, personal prayer.”
      Every First Friday, all students have adoration and Benediction through their religion classes.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (The Campus Ministry Team lists Fr. Peter Dittus and Fr. Ben Gurries as Chaplain and Fr. Carl Maes as a priest-chaplain; the school describes a full-time priest chaplain on campus Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Formation - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/faith-formation · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We are blessed to have a full-time priest chaplain on Campus on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Confession is available during the lunch periods on those days. Additionally, penance services are available each fall and spring during the Liturgical Seasons of Advent and Lent whenever possible.”
      A priest chaplain is on campus Monday, Wednesday and Friday, hearing confessions at lunch; Advent and Lent penance services are also held.
    2. Campus Ministry Team - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Peter Dittus Chaplain Michael Broach 1999 Vice Principal & Director of Mission Integration Jennifer Cabrey Administrative Assistant Carlos Gonzalez-Chavez 2008 Campus Minister Fr. Ben Gurries Chaplain Fr. Carl Maes Priest-Chaplains Karen Montana Campus Minister Matthew Rocha 2005 Campus Minister Brad Winkler Campus Ministry Coordinator”
      The Campus Ministry Team lists three priest chaplains, three campus ministers, a coordinator, the Director of Mission Integration, and an administrative assistant.
ATheology and curriculum: 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.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Graduation requires 4 religion credits. English is 4 credits over four years; a year course is 1 credit and 4 credits are four full-year equivalents. Ninth graders take Religion 1.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academics - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/academics · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Twenty-eight credits are required for graduation in the following subject areas: Religion - 4 credits English - 4 credits Mathematics - 4 credits”
      Graduation requires 4 credits of religion (the same as English).
    2. 2026-2027 9th Grade Course Request Worksheetbishopkenny.org/uploaded/2026-2027_9th_Grade_Course_Selection_Form_.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “RELIGION Religion 1 042”
      Ninth graders take Religion 1 in 2026-27.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The academics page states that the academic program integrates faith, culture and academic excellence.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academics - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/academics · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Bishop Kenny’s academic program integrates faith, culture, and academic excellence.”
      The school states that its academic program integrates faith with academics.
    2. From the Principal - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/about/from-the-principal · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Bishop Kenny is a Catholic college preparatory school where messages rooted in the Gospels and strong Catholic values inform everything we do.”
      The principal states that the Gospel and Catholic values inform everything the school does.
ACampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Quest is a weekend retreat for freshmen and sophomores offered twice a year, and RISE is an overnight retreat for juniors and seniors each fall and spring. Students are invited.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/faith-formation · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “RISE is our retreat program for Juniors and Seniors. The goal of each retreat is to encounter Christ through Scripture, the sacraments, prayer, and fellowship. Set at a beautiful location, each Fall and Spring overnight retreat includes fun activities, small groups, daily Mass, adoration, confession, and Scriptural reflection.”
      RISE is an overnight retreat for juniors and seniors each fall and spring, with Mass, adoration and confession.
      “Quest is Bishop Kenny’s biannual weekend retreat experience for freshmen and sophomores led by clergy, faculty, and a team of upperclassmen. Students are invited to experience the Catholic faith in a more intimate way through intense prayer, the sacraments, inspiring talks, and Christian fellowship.”
      Quest is a weekend retreat for freshmen and sophomores held twice a year, led by clergy, faculty and upperclassmen; students are invited to attend.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (8 counted on the Campus Ministry Team page: three priest chaplains, three campus ministers, a campus ministry coordinator, and the Vice Principal & Director of Mission Integration. The administrative assistant is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Team - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Peter Dittus Chaplain Michael Broach 1999 Vice Principal & Director of Mission Integration Jennifer Cabrey Administrative Assistant Carlos Gonzalez-Chavez 2008 Campus Minister Fr. Ben Gurries Chaplain Fr. Carl Maes Priest-Chaplains Karen Montana Campus Minister Matthew Rocha 2005 Campus Minister Brad Winkler Campus Ministry Coordinator”
      The Campus Ministry Team lists three priest chaplains, three campus ministers, a coordinator, the Director of Mission Integration, and an administrative assistant.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Faith in Action, Campus Ministry Club, Girls Bible Study, St. Vincent de Paul Society Chapter, Students for Life, Unity in Diversity, and Crusader Athletes for Christ.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Student Life - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/student-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Faith & Service Faith in Action Campus Ministry Club Girls Bible Study St. Vincent de Paul Society Chapter Students for Life Unity in Diversity Club Service and Outreach Anchor Club Interact Club Night Vision Program”
      Faith and service clubs include Faith in Action, Campus Ministry Club, Girls Bible Study, a St. Vincent de Paul Society chapter, Students for Life, and Unity in Diversity.
    2. Bishop Kenny Students for Life - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/student-life/clubsactivities/service/students4life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “A new student organization beginning in 2026-2027, this club seeks to promote the dignity of human life through service, advocacy, and prayer. Contact Sponsor: Fr. Ben Gurries”
      Students for Life is a new club in 2026-27 promoting the dignity of human life through service, advocacy and prayer, sponsored by Fr. Ben Gurries.
    3. Crusader Athletes for Christ - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/student-life/clubsactivities/athletic-organizations/catholic-athletes-for-christ · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Crusader Athletes for Christ’s (CAC) mission is to serve Catholic athletes and share the Gospel of Christ in and through athletics.”
      Crusader Athletes for Christ is a Catholic athletes' faith group.
    4. Unity in Diversity - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/student-life/clubsactivities/service/diversity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Unity in Diversity is a student-led club rooted in Catholic teaching that seeks to promote the dignity of every person by fostering respect, cultural understanding, and constructive dialogue among students of all backgrounds.”
      Unity in Diversity is a student-led club rooted in Catholic teaching on human dignity.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily morning prayer in the chapel (Mass Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Rosary Tuesday and Thursday, both at 7:10 AM) is open to students, and adoration is built into religion classes every First Friday.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Bishop Paul F. Tanner Chapel - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/bishop-paul-f-tanner-chapel · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students, faculty, parents and staff are welcome to join in our daily morning prayer. Daily Mass Schedule - Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7:10 am Holy Rosary - offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:10 am”
      Mass is celebrated in the chapel Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:10 AM, and the Rosary is prayed Tuesday and Thursday at 7:10 AM.
    2. Campus Ministry - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction are offered every First Friday through Religion classes, which provides time for all students to experience guided meditations and quiet, personal prayer.”
      Every First Friday, all students have adoration and Benediction through their religion classes.
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 (25 hours of Christian service each year, 100 hours over four years; it is a graduation requirement.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academics - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/academics · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Community Service Hours - 25 hours per year”
      Graduation requirements include 25 community service hours per year.
    2. Christian Service - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/christianservice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All students must complete a minimum of 25 hours of Christian Service each year they attend Bishop Kenny High School.”
      The service requirement is at least 25 hours for each year of attendance.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (A Pro-Life Ministry (Stand for Life) and a new Students for Life club (2026-27).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Formation - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/faith-formation · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In light of the 2022 Dobbs decision, the Pro-Life Ministry at Bishop Kenny High School focuses current efforts to be witnesses for the respect and dignity of human life locally and in our home state.”
      The school has a Pro-Life Ministry (Stand for Life).
    2. Bishop Kenny Students for Life - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/student-life/clubsactivities/service/students4life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “A new student organization beginning in 2026-2027, this club seeks to promote the dignity of human life through service, advocacy, and prayer. Contact Sponsor: Fr. Ben Gurries”
      Students for Life is a new club in 2026-27 promoting the dignity of human life through service, advocacy and prayer, sponsored by Fr. Ben Gurries.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (St. Vincent de Paul Society chapter and Faith in Action are listed under Faith & Service; the Christian Service program states a commitment to justice and peace.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/student-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Faith & Service Faith in Action Campus Ministry Club Girls Bible Study St. Vincent de Paul Society Chapter Students for Life Unity in Diversity Club Service and Outreach Anchor Club Interact Club Night Vision Program”
      Faith and service clubs include Faith in Action, Campus Ministry Club, Girls Bible Study, a St. Vincent de Paul Society chapter, Students for Life, and Unity in Diversity.
    2. Christian Service - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/christianservice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Committed to the Faith Formation of the whole person, we believe that it is our unique mission to guide young people in developing a Christian social conscience and a commitment to a life of justice and peace.”
      The Christian Service program aims to form a Christian social conscience and a commitment to justice and peace.

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

Strengths

  • Confession and adoration are offered during lunch three days a week, and every First Friday students attend adoration with their religion classes.
    Sources (2)
    1. Bishop Paul F. Tanner Chapel - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/bishop-paul-f-tanner-chapel · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Confession is available every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during all lunch mods. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is offered during the lunch periods on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, as well as throughout the day on First Fridays when students attend during the Religion class.”
      Confession and adoration are offered during lunch periods every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; adoration also runs all day on First Fridays, with students attending during religion class.
    2. Campus Ministry - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction are offered every First Friday through Religion classes, which provides time for all students to experience guided meditations and quiet, personal prayer.”
      Every First Friday, all students have adoration and Benediction through their religion classes.
  • The whole school attends Mass monthly, and Mass is celebrated in the campus chapel three mornings a week.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Formation - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/faith-formation · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Once a month all Bishop Kenny students and faculty have the opportunity to attend Mass together. These beautiful Masses feature the voices of our Bishop Kenny chorus. School-wide masses rely on the service of the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and student readers/altar servers.”
      A school-wide Mass is held once a month, with the chorus, student extraordinary ministers, readers and altar servers.
    2. Bishop Paul F. Tanner Chapel - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/bishop-paul-f-tanner-chapel · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students, faculty, parents and staff are welcome to join in our daily morning prayer. Daily Mass Schedule - Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7:10 am Holy Rosary - offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:10 am”
      Mass is celebrated in the chapel Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:10 AM, and the Rosary is prayed Tuesday and Thursday at 7:10 AM.
  • Graduation requires four credits of religion and 25 hours of Christian service each year.
    Sources (2)
    1. Academics - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/academics · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Twenty-eight credits are required for graduation in the following subject areas: Religion - 4 credits English - 4 credits Mathematics - 4 credits”
      Graduation requires 4 credits of religion (the same as English).
    2. Christian Service - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/christianservice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All students must complete a minimum of 25 hours of Christian Service each year they attend Bishop Kenny High School.”
      The service requirement is at least 25 hours for each year of attendance.
  • Campus ministry lists three priest chaplains and four lay ministry staff, and the club list includes Students for Life, a St. Vincent de Paul Society chapter, and a Bible study.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry Team - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Peter Dittus Chaplain Michael Broach 1999 Vice Principal & Director of Mission Integration Jennifer Cabrey Administrative Assistant Carlos Gonzalez-Chavez 2008 Campus Minister Fr. Ben Gurries Chaplain Fr. Carl Maes Priest-Chaplains Karen Montana Campus Minister Matthew Rocha 2005 Campus Minister Brad Winkler Campus Ministry Coordinator”
      The Campus Ministry Team lists three priest chaplains, three campus ministers, a coordinator, the Director of Mission Integration, and an administrative assistant.
    2. Student Life - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/student-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Faith & Service Faith in Action Campus Ministry Club Girls Bible Study St. Vincent de Paul Society Chapter Students for Life Unity in Diversity Club Service and Outreach Anchor Club Interact Club Night Vision Program”
      Faith and service clubs include Faith in Action, Campus Ministry Club, Girls Bible Study, a St. Vincent de Paul Society chapter, Students for Life, and Unity in Diversity.

Concerns

  • Weekday Mass is offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays rather than every weekday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop Paul F. Tanner Chapel - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/bishop-paul-f-tanner-chapel · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students, faculty, parents and staff are welcome to join in our daily morning prayer. Daily Mass Schedule - Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7:10 am Holy Rosary - offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:10 am”
      Mass is celebrated in the chapel Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:10 AM, and the Rosary is prayed Tuesday and Thursday at 7:10 AM.
  • Retreats are presented as invitations.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/faith-formation · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Quest is Bishop Kenny’s biannual weekend retreat experience for freshmen and sophomores led by clergy, faculty, and a team of upperclassmen. Students are invited to experience the Catholic faith in a more intimate way through intense prayer, the sacraments, inspiring talks, and Christian fellowship.”
      Quest is a weekend retreat for freshmen and sophomores held twice a year, led by clergy, faculty and upperclassmen; students are invited to attend.

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Campus ministry home

Bishop Paul F. Tanner Chapel and Campus Ministry, Bishop Kenny High School

  • Address: 1055 Kingman Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: bishopkenny.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, bishopkenny.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

19 groups and regular activities · 14 on campus, 5 off campus

Liturgy and prayer 7

  • Advent and Lent penance servicesOff campus
    Advent and Lent
    Priests from the Jacksonville area hear confessions for students and faculty at Assumption Catholic Church.
    bishopkenny.org, bishopkenny.org
  • Monthly school-wide MassOn campus
    Monthly
    Mass for all students and faculty with the school chorus, student extraordinary ministers, readers and altar servers.
    bishopkenny.org
  • Morning Mass and Rosary in the chapelOn campus
    Mass Mon, Wed, Fri 7:10 AM; Rosary Tue, Thu 7:10 AM
    Daily morning prayer in the Bishop Paul F. Tanner Chapel, open to students, faculty, parents and staff.
    bishopkenny.org
  • Lunchtime confession and adorationOn campus
    Mon, Wed, Fri during lunch periods
    Confession and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the chapel during all lunch periods three days a week.
    bishopkenny.org
  • First Friday adoration and BenedictionOn campus
    First Fridays
    Students attend adoration and Benediction with their religion classes, with guided meditation and quiet prayer.
    bishopkenny.org, bishopkenny.org
  • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy CommunionOn campus
    Seniors, who apply in the spring of junior year, distribute Communion at school Masses and serve in peer ministry.
    bishopkenny.org
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  • Lectors and altar serversOn campus
    Students apply through campus ministry to serve as lectors or altar servers.
    bishopkenny.org

Retreats 2

  • Quest retreatOff campus
    Twice a year, weekends
    Weekend retreat for freshmen and sophomores led by clergy, faculty and upperclassmen.
    bishopkenny.org
  • RISE retreatOff campus
    Fall and spring
    Overnight retreat for juniors and seniors with Mass, adoration, confession, small groups and Scripture reflection.
    bishopkenny.org

Service 3

  • Pro-Life Ministry (Stand for Life)Off campus
    Campus ministry pro-life effort witnessing to the dignity of human life locally and in Florida.
    bishopkenny.org
  • Christian Service ProgramOff campus
    25 hours each year, June 1 through the end of the third quarter
    Required Christian service at parishes, registered charities or non-profits, with a reflection essay assigned by the religion teacher.
    bishopkenny.org, bishopkenny.org, bishopkenny.org
  • St. Vincent de Paul Society ChapterOn campus
    Student chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, listed under Faith & Service clubs.
    bishopkenny.org

Faith formation 1

  • Spiritual ConferencesOn campus
    Quarterly for each grade
    Talks by Catholic speakers such as religious communities, seminarians and college campus ministers.
    bishopkenny.org

Clubs and groups 5

  • Students for LifeOn campus
    New club in 2026-27 promoting the dignity of human life through service, advocacy and prayer; sponsored by Fr. Ben Gurries.
    bishopkenny.org
  • Campus Ministry ClubOn campus
    Listed under Faith & Service clubs.
    bishopkenny.org
  • Girls Bible StudyOn campus
    Listed under Faith & Service clubs.
    bishopkenny.org
  • Faith in ActionOn campus
    Listed under Faith & Service clubs.
    bishopkenny.org
  • Unity in DiversityOn campus
    Monthly
    Student-led club rooted in Catholic teaching on the dignity of every person, with discussions, service projects and cultural events.
    bishopkenny.org

Sports and recreation 1

  • Crusader Athletes for ChristOn campus
    Quarterly
    Group serving Catholic athletes and sharing the Gospel through athletics; sponsored by campus minister M. Rocha.
    bishopkenny.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 (3)
  1. Campus Ministry - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “monthly school-wide Masses daily Mass offered Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7:10 am Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament (offered Mon, Wed, Fri during lunch periods) Sacrament of Reconciliation (offered Mon, Wed, Fri during lunch periods, by appointment, and during Advent and Lent Penance Services)”
    Campus ministry lists monthly school-wide Masses, Mass three mornings a week, and adoration and reconciliation three days a week at lunch.
  2. Campus Ministry Team - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Fr. Peter Dittus Chaplain Michael Broach 1999 Vice Principal & Director of Mission Integration Jennifer Cabrey Administrative Assistant Carlos Gonzalez-Chavez 2008 Campus Minister Fr. Ben Gurries Chaplain Fr. Carl Maes Priest-Chaplains Karen Montana Campus Minister Matthew Rocha 2005 Campus Minister Brad Winkler Campus Ministry Coordinator”
    The Campus Ministry Team lists three priest chaplains, three campus ministers, a coordinator, the Director of Mission Integration, and an administrative assistant.
    “Bishop Kenny High School 1055 Kingman Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207 P: 904-398-7545”
    The school, including its chapel and campus ministry, is at 1055 Kingman Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207; main phone 904-398-7545.
  3. Bishop Paul F. Tanner Chapel - Bishop Kenny High Schoolbishopkenny.org/faith/bishop-paul-f-tanner-chapel · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “We are richly blessed to have a chapel on our campus where the Blessed Sacrament is reserved and Mass is celebrated. The Bishop Paul F. Tanner Chapel is located in front of the main office building.”
    The Bishop Paul F. Tanner Chapel, on campus in front of the main office, reserves the Blessed Sacrament and is used for Mass.

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Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
36 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.78%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.18.7 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of St. Augustine, FL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)1,394
Students in grades 9–121,394
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio18.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges78%
SettingCity

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

Diocese of St. Augustine

The Most Reverend Erik T. Pohlmeier, Bishop of St. Augustine

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dosafl.com, dosafl.com, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Is Bishop Kenny High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Bishop Kenny High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of St. Augustine. Its sponsor is Diocese of St. Augustine.
What is Bishop Kenny High School’s Compass Score?
80 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Bishop Kenny High School?
Mass is listed at Bishop Paul F. Tanner Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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