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Catholic high school

Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School

  • LocationBuffalo, NY
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 279 students

All-male

Official website

Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School in Buffalo, New York, is a Catholic high school in the Franciscan tradition. Its Campus Ministry page describes school celebrations of the Eucharist and the sacraments of Penance. The school says students must complete 85 hours of community service over four years, and it lists a Franciscan Service Club and a Campus Ministry club among its student groups. Religion courses are listed for grades 9 through 12.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miHoly Family Catholic Church: 0.3 mi1Sisters of Mercy Convent: 0.4 mi2Saint Teresa Catholic Church: 0.7 mi3Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church: 1.2 mi4Saint Casimir Catholic Church: 1.5 mi5Our Lady Of Victory Basilica: 1.6 mi6Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Holy Family Catholic Church — 0.3 mi · 1885 South Park Avenue, Buffalo
  2. Sisters of Mercy Convent — 0.4 mi · 625 Abbott Road, Buffalo
  3. Saint Teresa Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 1974 Seneca Street, Buffalo
  4. Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 1140 Abbott Road, Buffalo
  5. Saint Casimir Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 160 Cable Street, Buffalo
  6. Our Lady Of Victory Basilica — 1.6 mi · 767 Ridge Road, Lackawanna

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

46 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 (The Campus Ministry page says the chaplain provides school celebration of the Eucharist.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Timon - St. Jude High Schoolbishoptimon.com/page/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our chaplain provides students with the opportunity to deepen their faith through school celebration of the Eucharist, the sacraments of Penance and other para-liturgical celebrations.”
      The school celebrates the Eucharist and the sacrament of Penance through the chaplain, with no frequency stated.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (The Campus Ministry page says the sacraments of Penance are offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Timon - St. Jude High Schoolbishoptimon.com/page/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our chaplain provides students with the opportunity to deepen their faith through school celebration of the Eucharist, the sacraments of Penance and other para-liturgical celebrations.”
      The school celebrates the Eucharist and the sacrament of Penance through the chaplain, with no frequency stated.
  • 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 (The chaplain is mentioned; not named as a priest. Fr. Greg Dobson is listed on the Campus Ministry staff list. Recorded as parttime.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Timon - St. Jude High Schoolbishoptimon.com/page/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our chaplain provides students with the opportunity to deepen their faith through school celebration of the Eucharist, the sacraments of Penance and other para-liturgical celebrations.”
      The school celebrates the Eucharist and the sacrament of Penance through the chaplain, with no frequency stated.
      “Mrs. Penner Fr. Greg Dobson”
      Fr. Greg Dobson and Mrs. Penner are listed on the Campus Ministry staff list.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot 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.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Religion 11 is titled Jesus Christ/Morality, a course in moral and ethical questions.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Studies | Bishop Timon - St. Jude High Schoolbishoptimon.com/page/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion 11 Jesus Christ/Morality”
      Religion 11 is a course on Jesus Christ and morality.
  • 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 Campus Ministry page says the core of the school's educational experience is rooted in Catholic and Franciscan teachings.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Timon - St. Jude High Schoolbishoptimon.com/page/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “is rooted in the Catholic and Franciscan teachings”
      The school's educational experience is described as rooted in Catholic and Franciscan teachings.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

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

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two ministry staff are listed: Fr. Greg Dobson (Campus Ministry page) and Christine Penner, Outreach Coordinator (Religious Studies page).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Timon - St. Jude High Schoolbishoptimon.com/page/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mrs. Penner Fr. Greg Dobson”
      Fr. Greg Dobson and Mrs. Penner are listed on the Campus Ministry staff list.
    2. Religious Studies | Bishop Timon - St. Jude High Schoolbishoptimon.com/page/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Christine Penner Outreach Coordinator”
      Christine Penner is listed as Outreach Coordinator.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The Franciscan Service Club and the Campus Ministry club are listed among the student clubs.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Franciscan Service Club | Bishop Timon - St. Jude High Schoolbishoptimon.com/page/franciscan-service-club · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Timon Franciscan Service Club helps students find the path to joyful service in their lives.”
      The Franciscan Service Club is a student service club.
    2. Bishop Timon Student Activities | Bishop Timon - St. Jude High Schoolbishoptimon.com/page/bishop-timon-student-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “AUDIO VISUAL CLUB CAMPUS MINISTRY CHESS CLUB”
      The Campus Ministry is listed as a student club.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

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

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The Campus Ministry page says students must complete 85 hours of community service over four years. The Religious Studies page lists 20 hours for grades 9 to 12 without saying whether that is per year or in total; the explicit four-year figure was used.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Timon - St. Jude High Schoolbishoptimon.com/page/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout their four years at Timon, students are required to complete 85 hours of community service.”
      Students must complete 85 hours of community service over four years.
  • 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.
  • 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 (Required service includes food and clothing drives and volunteering at local hospitals and soup kitchens. The Franciscan Service Club also serves the community.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Timon - St. Jude High Schoolbishoptimon.com/page/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “food and clothing drives, volunteering at local hospitals and soup kitchens”
      Students take part in food and clothing drives and volunteer at hospitals and soup kitchens.

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

Strengths

  • Students must complete 85 hours of community service over four years, according to the Campus Ministry page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Timon - St. Jude High Schoolbishoptimon.com/page/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout their four years at Timon, students are required to complete 85 hours of community service.”
      Students must complete 85 hours of community service over four years.
  • Religion courses are listed for grades 9 through 12, including a Morality course in Religion 11.
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Studies | Bishop Timon - St. Jude High Schoolbishoptimon.com/page/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion 11 Jesus Christ/Morality”
      Religion 11 is a course on Jesus Christ and morality.
  • Two faith-based student groups are listed: the Franciscan Service Club and the Campus Ministry club.
    Sources (2)
    1. Franciscan Service Club | Bishop Timon - St. Jude High Schoolbishoptimon.com/page/franciscan-service-club · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Timon Franciscan Service Club helps students find the path to joyful service in their lives.”
      The Franciscan Service Club is a student service club.
    2. Bishop Timon Student Activities | Bishop Timon - St. Jude High Schoolbishoptimon.com/page/bishop-timon-student-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “AUDIO VISUAL CLUB CAMPUS MINISTRY CHESS CLUB”
      The Campus Ministry is listed as a student club.

Concerns

  • The official pages give two different service totals: 85 hours over four years on the Campus Ministry page and 20 hours for grades 9 to 12 on the Religious Studies page.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Timon - St. Jude High Schoolbishoptimon.com/page/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout their four years at Timon, students are required to complete 85 hours of community service.”
      Students must complete 85 hours of community service over four years.
    2. Religious Studies | Bishop Timon - St. Jude High Schoolbishoptimon.com/page/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students in grades 9-12 are responsible for 20 hours of service, aiming for a goal of 10 hours of school-related activities and 10 hours of outside school activities.”
      The service program sets 20 hours of service for grades 9 to 12.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry (St. Francis of Assisi Chapel)

  • Address: 601 McKinley Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14220
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: St. Francis of Assisi Chapel

Source: bishoptimon.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, bishoptimon.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, bishoptimon.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 4 location not published

Clubs and groups 1

  • Campus Ministry club
    Listed among the student clubs; the chaplain leads the school's celebrations of the Eucharist and the sacrament of Penance.
    bishoptimon.com, bishoptimon.com

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • School celebrations of the Eucharist
    Celebrated by the school chaplain.
    bishoptimon.com

Service 2

  • Franciscan Service Club
    Helps students find the path to joyful service. Serves the school community and nearby communities, and runs quarterly Franciscan Service Awards.
    bishoptimon.com
  • Community service program
    85 hours over four years
    Required service over four years, including food and clothing drives and volunteering at local hospitals and soup kitchens.
    bishoptimon.com, bishoptimon.com

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 (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Timon - St. Jude High Schoolbishoptimon.com/page/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our chaplain provides students with the opportunity to deepen their faith through school celebration of the Eucharist, the sacraments of Penance and other para-liturgical celebrations.”
    The school celebrates the Eucharist and the sacrament of Penance through the chaplain, with no frequency stated.
    “Mrs. Penner Fr. Greg Dobson”
    Fr. Greg Dobson and Mrs. Penner are listed on the Campus Ministry staff list.
    “Our chaplain provides students with the opportunity to deepen their faith through school celebration of the Eucharist, the sacraments of Penance and other para-liturgical celebrations.”
    The school celebrates the Eucharist and the sacrament of Penance through the chaplain, with no frequency stated.
    “601 McKinley ParkwayBuffalo, NY 14220Phone: 716.826.3610”
    The school's address is 601 McKinley Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14220, and its phone is 716.826.3610.
  2. Strong In Faith | Bishop Timon - St. Jude High Schoolbishoptimon.com/page/strong-in-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Timon has dedicated space just outside the St. Francis of Assisi Chapel entrance”
    The school has a St. Francis of Assisi Chapel.

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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.
19 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.52%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.0 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
DioceseDiocese of Buffalo, NY
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)279
Students in grades 9–12279
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio11.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges52%
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 Buffalo

The Most Reverend Michael W. Fisher, Bishop of Buffalo

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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