Bishop O'Dowd High School

“Students are expected to attend school-required events held during the school day (i.e., Mass, rallies, assemblies, etc).”

“Every school morning begins with student-led prayer, a moment for our community to ground inward and seek the presence of God. In weekly Mass and monthly schoolwide liturgies, we gather together as one body to grow in our spirituality, pray as a collective, and practice gratitude.”

“May 28 * Baccalaureate Mass May 29 * Commencement”

“A member of O’Dowd’s Board of Regents and a familiar presence at school Masses and events, he is deeply beloved by many O’Dowd families.”

“Our chapel, in addition to holding weekly Mass, is open to students all day. Our Interfaith Meditation Space is also available whenever school is open.”

“Every school morning begins with student-led prayer, a moment for our community to ground inward and seek the presence of God. In weekly Mass and monthly schoolwide liturgies, we gather together as one body to grow in our spirituality, pray as a collective, and practice gratitude.”

“Our Chaplain offers individual reconciliation for students, faculty, and staff as well as spiritual direction by appointment. Students at all grade levels are encouraged to participate in the youth groups led by both our Chaplain and youth ministers.”

“Father James Sullivan Job Title: Chaplain Department: Campus Ministry Email: jsullivan@bishopodowd.org”

“Started at O'Dowd: Fall 2015”

“Our Chaplain offers individual reconciliation for students, faculty, and staff as well as spiritual direction by appointment. Students at all grade levels are encouraged to participate in the youth groups led by both our Chaplain and youth ministers.”

“Father Leo Edgerly Job Title: Vice President for Catholic Mission Department: Administration Email: ledgerly@bishopodowd.org”

“A member of O’Dowd’s Board of Regents and a familiar presence at school Masses and events, he is deeply beloved by many O’Dowd families.”

“REL 311/312: Christian Morality Students explore moral philosophies, ethical theories, and the core teachings of Christianity to critically reflect on their own character and decision making.”

“Our educational mission is rooted in our Catholic heritage. We believe the most important thing we can do for our students is to instill a strong set of values – faith, community, and character.”

“Through our academic, spiritual, and co-curricular programs, our graduates develop into exceptional people, communicating Christ to others and enriching society by demonstrating Gospel values in how they live their lives.”

“The first-year Service Learning project responds to our charism call to Kinship with Creation, a call which is affirmed and deepened by Pope Francis in his 2015 encyclical Laudato Sí and the 2023 follow-up Laudate Deum”

“The Common Home Project is 10% of your Introduction to Religious Studies grade and must be completed in order to pass the class.”

“9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade retreats offer students a chance to form new friendships, reflect on their lives, and reflect on their relationship with God. These single day, overnight, and multi-day retreats are spread throughout the year, one retreat model for each grade-level, with the Junior Kairos as the core retreat experience for students.”

“O’Dowd offers a series of special and distinctive retreats for each grade level, all with the purpose of growing deeper in our relationships with ourselves, each other, and God.”

“This one-day retreat brings the entire 9th grade class together for a day of welcome and community building.”

“Located in a beautiful nature setting, this two-day/one-night retreat focuses on confidence and leadership.”

“This capstone retreat experience is held over three-days/two-nights in a relaxing, tranquil setting. Kairos is a Greek word for ‘God’s Time,’”

“On this two-day/one-night retreat, our seniors reflect on who they are becoming.”

“The Sophomore retreats will take place at San Damiano Retreat Center in October 2026, January 2027 and April 2027. The retreat is optional and not required.”

“The Junior (Class of 2028) retreats will take place at San Damiano Retreat Center in September 2026, November 2026, February 2027, March 2027, and April 2027. The retreat is optional and not required.”

“The Senior retreats will take place at San Damiano Retreat Center in October 2026, January 2027 and April 2027. The retreat is optional and not required.”

“Job Title: Director of Campus Ministry, Music Ministry Coordinator Department: Campus Ministry Email: rdilag@bishopodowd.org”

“Job Title: Retreat Coordinator, Religious Studies Teacher Department: Campus Ministry Email: lremigio@bishopodowd.org”

“Job Title: Youth Ministry Coordinator Department: Campus Ministry Email: ekrom@bishopodowd.org”

“Father James Sullivan Job Title: Chaplain Department: Campus Ministry Email: jsullivan@bishopodowd.org”

“Our Senior Campus Ministry Team (CMT) is a year-long, hands-on training in ministry and leadership. The (12-16) seniors meet during a class period to plan and lead the school-wide liturgies and daily morning prayer, facilitate 9th and 10th grade retreats, Kairos, carry out various charity/social justice drives on campus, and develop their leadership skills.”

“The Campus Ministry Internship Program is a group of students of any grade level who are passionate about inviting others into the exploration of spirituality.”

“Our Chaplain offers individual reconciliation for students, faculty, and staff as well as spiritual direction by appointment. Students at all grade levels are encouraged to participate in the youth groups led by both our Chaplain and youth ministers.”

“Our Campus Ministry includes prayer, worship and retreats, alongside Peer Ministry and Music Ministry.”

“Our Solidarity in Action leaders empower O’Dowd students to grow as a community of learners and agents of change. This leadership team serves the community by advocating for and working with marginalized groups in order to leave an impactful legacy that inspires future leaders.”

“At the start of every school day, the O'Dowd community joins in prayer.”

“Our Senior Campus Ministry Team (CMT) is a year-long, hands-on training in ministry and leadership. The (12-16) seniors meet during a class period to plan and lead the school-wide liturgies and daily morning prayer, facilitate 9th and 10th grade retreats, Kairos, carry out various charity/social justice drives on campus, and develop their leadership skills.”

“Every school morning begins with student-led prayer, a moment for our community to ground inward and seek the presence of God. In weekly Mass and monthly schoolwide liturgies, we gather together as one body to grow in our spirituality, pray as a collective, and practice gratitude.”

“Each O’Dowd student completes the following service learning projects, graduating with a minimum of 100 hours of service.”

“The Common Home Project is 10% of your Introduction to Religious Studies grade and must be completed in order to pass the class.”

“Students complete the 60-hour Anawim project in junior or senior year, depending on when they take the graduation requirement, Peace & Justice class.”

“Students complete this project during 10th grade and are required to pass the Foundations of Biblical Scriptures course.”

“Students complete the 60-hour Anawim project in junior or senior year, depending on when they take the graduation requirement, Peace & Justice class.”

“Students will learn about social justice in our society through individual direct service, and their Peace and Justice (P&J) Religious Studies course.”

“The first-year Service Learning project responds to our charism call to Kinship with Creation, a call which is affirmed and deepened by Pope Francis in his 2015 encyclical Laudato Sí and the 2023 follow-up Laudate Deum”

“The O’Dowd delegation was composed of 16 seniors from the Solidarity in Action (SIA) leadership team and 50 juniors currently enrolled in Peace & Justice, applying their studies of Catholic Social Teaching from the classroom to action in the Capitol.”

“O'Dowd students are invited to participate in our solidarity education trips as they learn about social justice, simple living, solidarity/community, spirituality, sustainability, and service.”

“Spend a week in the shadow of Glacier National Park serving students from the De La Salle Blackfeet School as well as members of the broader Blackfeet community as part of the OKI-NI-SOO-KA-WA (Come and See) Blackfeet Nation Immersion.”

“Visit the Lake County area of California learning about social justice, simple living, solidarity/ community, spirituality, sustainability, and service.”

“Students will stay at Canticle Farm, an urban farm, intentional community, and educational center in Oakland's Fruitvale district.”

“The St. Anthony Foundation immersion gives Catholic high school students a firsthand look at poverty and homelessness.”

“Our Solidarity in Action leaders empower O’Dowd students to grow as a community of learners and agents of change. This leadership team serves the community by advocating for and working with marginalized groups in order to leave an impactful legacy that inspires future leaders.”

“Bishop O’Dowd High School is a proud member of the Ignatian Solidarity Network, a national network of Catholic schools, universities, and parishes committed to social justice education grounded in Catholic Social Teaching.”