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De La Salle Collegiate High School

  • LocationWarren, MI
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 521 students

All-male

Official website

De La Salle Collegiate is an all-boys Lasallian Catholic high school in Warren, Michigan, run by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. The school has a four-year theology requirement (one year per grade), a school chaplain named on its faculty page, and an annual all-school Mass for its Day of Service. Kairos retreats are offered to juniors and seniors, and the school lists a Bible Study club.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Friday7:50 AMDe La Salle Collegiate (start of the Day of Service) · Annual all-school Mass on the Day of Service (page for September 26, 2025). Not a weekly schedule.

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. Day of Service | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/student-life/campus-ministry-2/day-of-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Start the day AT SCHOOL with an ALL SCHOOL MASS starting at 7:50 am.”
    The annual Day of Service begins with an all-school Mass at 7:50 a.m. at the school (page for Friday, September 26, 2025).

Catholic churches nearby

Map of De La Salle Collegiate High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Malachy Catholic Church: 1.6 mi1Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church: 1.9 mi2Our Lady of Perpetual Help: 2.1 mi3Saint Dorothy Catholic Church: 2.4 mi4St. Pio of Pietrelcina Catholic Church: 2.4 mi5Saint Blase Catholic Church: 3.0 mi6De La Salle Collegiate Campus Ministry: 0.0 miDe La Salle Collegiate High School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Malachy Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 14115 East 14 Mile Road, Sterling Heights
  2. Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church — 1.9 mi · 16414 East 14 Mile Road, Fraser
  3. Our Lady of Perpetual Help — 2.1 mi · 11200 East 12 Mile Road, Warren
  4. Saint Dorothy Catholic Church — 2.4 mi · 12255 Frazho Road, Warren
  5. St. Pio of Pietrelcina Catholic Church — 2.4 mi
  6. Saint Blase Catholic Church — 3.0 mi · 12151 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights

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.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

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

  • 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 school's Day of Service page describes an all-school Mass at the start of the annual Day of Service, which the 2026 news confirms is held each year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Day of Service | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/student-life/campus-ministry-2/day-of-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Start the day AT SCHOOL with an ALL SCHOOL MASS starting at 7:50 am.”
      The annual Day of Service begins with an all-school Mass at 7:50 a.m. at the school (page for Friday, September 26, 2025).
    2. De La Salle Students Put Brotherhood Into Action During Annual Day of Service | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/discover-de-la-salle/school-news/news-details/~board/school-news/post/de-la-salle-students-put-brotherhood-into-action-during-annual-day-of-serviceoctober-9 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The annual Day of Service - on Friday, October 9 - provides students with an opportunity to put those values into action.”
      The Day of Service is held every year; the 2026 event was on October 9, 2026.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (The 2025-26 faculty and staff page names Father Joe Gembala as School Chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/discover-de-la-salle/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Joe Gembala School Chaplain”
      Father Joe Gembala is listed as the school chaplain for 2025-26.
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 (Theology is a 4-credit graduation requirement, mandatory for all four years, which is one credit per year in full-year equivalents. Theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEOLOGY 4 Credits | Mandatory subject for all four years.”
      Theology is a 4-credit graduation requirement, mandatory for all 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.
    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 (The theology department teaches a Morality course in the junior year, which covers how to live as a disciple of Christ and how the Church strengthens discipleship.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/academics/curriculum/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Upperclassmen are instructed on how to live a life of Christian virtue by studying morality, and how to have a privileged encounter with Christ through the sacraments.”
      Upperclassmen take a theology course in morality, along with a course on the sacraments.
  • 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 curriculum page describes the program as a faith-based program of academic courses, and the theology department page says it works with Campus Ministry to integrate retreat experiences and faith-based community service with classroom instruction.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Curriculum | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “De La Salle Collegiate has a proud tradition of offering an outstanding faith-based program of academic courses.”
      The school describes its academic program as faith-based.
    2. Theology | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/academics/curriculum/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Theology Department also works closely with the Campus Ministry to provide opportunities that integrate retreat experiences and faith-based community service with classroom instruction.”
      The theology department works with Campus Ministry to link retreats and faith-based service with classroom instruction.
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

71 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 (Kairos retreats are offered for the Class of 2026 (seniors) and the Class of 2027 (juniors).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Fall Kairos Retreat Registration Now Open | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/discover-de-la-salle/school-news/news-details/~board/school-news/post/fall-kairos-retreat-registration-now-open · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “There are 30 spots available for students in the Class of 2026 (Seniors) and in the Class of 2027 (Juniors).”
      The Campus Ministry Department runs Kairos retreats open to juniors and seniors.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Four professional ministry staff are named: a school chaplain, a campus ministry sister, a campus ministry theology teacher, and the Director of Campus Ministry for 2026-27.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faculty & Staff | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/discover-de-la-salle/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Joe Gembala School Chaplain”
      Father Joe Gembala is listed as the school chaplain for 2025-26.
      “Sister Kathleen Matz Campus Ministry”
      Sister Kathleen Matz is listed on the Campus Ministry staff for 2025-26.
      “Matthew McCroskery Theology Teacher, Campus Ministry”
      Matthew McCroskery is listed as a theology teacher and Campus Ministry staff member for 2025-26.
    2. Team Approach for Campus Ministry, Admissions Departments | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/discover-de-la-salle/school-news/news-details/~board/school-news/post/team-approach-for-campus-ministry-admissions-departments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Brian Barker,who served as Director of Admissions for the 2025-2026 school year while also being involved with Campus Ministry, will now take the lead in Campus Ministry”
      Brian Barker will lead Campus Ministry for the 2026-2027 school year.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The clubs page lists a Bible Study club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Extracurricular Activities | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/student-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible Study Board Game/Chess/Euchre Club”
      The school's clubs list includes a Bible Study 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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot 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.
    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 (The school runs an annual Day of Service at Detroit and Macomb County parishes, schools, and cemeteries, and students take part in service projects on several Saturdays during the year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. De La Salle Students Put Brotherhood Into Action During Annual Day of Service | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/discover-de-la-salle/school-news/news-details/~board/school-news/post/de-la-salle-students-put-brotherhood-into-action-during-annual-day-of-serviceoctober-9 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The annual Day of Service - on Friday, October 9 - provides students with an opportunity to put those values into action.”
      The Day of Service is held every year; the 2026 event was on October 9, 2026.
    2. Students Attend Mass, Stations of the Cross at Detroit Church | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/discover-de-la-salle/school-news/news-details/~board/school-news/post/students-attend-mass-stations-of-the-cross-at-detroit-church · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The students of De La Salle have had a long relationship with Detroit parishes, regularly visiting the parishes for services like this and participating in service projects on several Saturdays throughout the school year.”
      Students take part in service projects at Detroit parishes on several Saturdays each school year.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is a graduation requirement in all four years of high school.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEOLOGY 4 Credits | Mandatory subject for all four years.”
      Theology is a 4-credit graduation requirement, mandatory for all four years.
  • The school runs an annual Day of Service that begins with an all-school Mass.
    Sources (2)
    1. Day of Service | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/student-life/campus-ministry-2/day-of-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Start the day AT SCHOOL with an ALL SCHOOL MASS starting at 7:50 am.”
      The annual Day of Service begins with an all-school Mass at 7:50 a.m. at the school (page for Friday, September 26, 2025).
    2. De La Salle Students Put Brotherhood Into Action During Annual Day of Service | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/discover-de-la-salle/school-news/news-details/~board/school-news/post/de-la-salle-students-put-brotherhood-into-action-during-annual-day-of-serviceoctober-9 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The annual Day of Service - on Friday, October 9 - provides students with an opportunity to put those values into action.”
      The Day of Service is held every year; the 2026 event was on October 9, 2026.
  • Kairos retreats are offered to juniors and seniors, and the school names a chaplain and several campus ministry staff.
    Sources (2)
    1. Fall Kairos Retreat Registration Now Open | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/discover-de-la-salle/school-news/news-details/~board/school-news/post/fall-kairos-retreat-registration-now-open · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “There are 30 spots available for students in the Class of 2026 (Seniors) and in the Class of 2027 (Juniors).”
      The Campus Ministry Department runs Kairos retreats open to juniors and seniors.
    2. Faculty & Staff | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/discover-de-la-salle/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Joe Gembala School Chaplain”
      Father Joe Gembala is listed as the school chaplain for 2025-26.
      “Sister Kathleen Matz Campus Ministry”
      Sister Kathleen Matz is listed on the Campus Ministry staff for 2025-26.
      “Matthew McCroskery Theology Teacher, Campus Ministry”
      Matthew McCroskery is listed as a theology teacher and Campus Ministry staff member for 2025-26.

Concerns

  • No regular weekly or daily Mass on campus was confirmedthat could be read.
    Sources (1)
    1. Day of Service | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/student-life/campus-ministry-2/day-of-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Start the day AT SCHOOL with an ALL SCHOOL MASS starting at 7:50 am.”
      The annual Day of Service begins with an all-school Mass at 7:50 a.m. at the school (page for Friday, September 26, 2025).
  • The published Kairos retreats are for juniors and seniors.
    Sources (1)
    1. Fall Kairos Retreat Registration Now Open | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/discover-de-la-salle/school-news/news-details/~board/school-news/post/fall-kairos-retreat-registration-now-open · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “There are 30 spots available for students in the Class of 2026 (Seniors) and in the Class of 2027 (Juniors).”
      The Campus Ministry Department runs Kairos retreats open to juniors and seniors.
  • No service-hour requirement for students was foundthat could be read.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEOLOGY 4 Credits | Mandatory subject for all four years.”
      Theology is a 4-credit graduation requirement, mandatory for all four years.

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Campus ministry home

De La Salle Collegiate Campus Ministry

  • Address: 14600 Common Road, Warren, MI 48088
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 3 off campus, 2 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Mass and Stations of the Cross at St. John Paul II Parish, DetroitOff campus
    March 18, 2026
    51 students from all four grades attended Mass and made the Stations of the Cross at St. John Paul II Parish, organized by a theology teacher.
    delasallehs.com
  • Centennial MassOn campus
    September 12, 2026
    A centennial Mass on the school's campus at St. John Baptist de La Salle Stadium, celebrated for the school's 100th anniversary.
    delasallehs.com

Service 2

  • Day of ServiceOff campus
    Annual, one Friday each fall (2025 and 2026)
    A school-wide day of service that begins with an all-school Mass at the school, then sends students to parishes, schools, and cemeteries in Detroit and Macomb County.
    delasallehs.com, delasallehs.com
  • Service Saturdays at Detroit parishesOff campus
    Several Saturdays during the school year
    Service projects at Detroit parishes, including grounds clean-up and preparing church interiors for liturgical events.
    delasallehs.com

Faith formation 1

  • Bible Study club
    Listed among the school's clubs and activities.
    delasallehs.com

Retreats 1

  • Kairos retreat
    Fall and summer sessions (Fall Kairos October 27-30, 2025)
    A Campus Ministry retreat for juniors and seniors, grounded in Christian incarnational theology, with prayer and sacraments as essential parts of the program.
    delasallehs.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 (4)
  1. Team Approach for Campus Ministry, Admissions Departments | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/discover-de-la-salle/school-news/news-details/~board/school-news/post/team-approach-for-campus-ministry-admissions-departments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Brian Barker,who served as Director of Admissions for the 2025-2026 school year while also being involved with Campus Ministry, will now take the lead in Campus Ministry”
    Brian Barker will lead Campus Ministry for the 2026-2027 school year.
    “Brian Barker,who served as Director of Admissions for the 2025-2026 school year while also being involved with Campus Ministry, will now take the lead in Campus Ministry”
    Brian Barker will lead Campus Ministry for the 2026-2027 school year.
  2. Theology | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/academics/curriculum/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Theology Department also works closely with the Campus Ministry to provide opportunities that integrate retreat experiences and faith-based community service with classroom instruction.”
    The theology department works with Campus Ministry to link retreats and faith-based service with classroom instruction.
  3. Contact Us | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/discover-de-la-salle/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “14600 Common Road Warren, MI 48088”
    The main campus address is 14600 Common Road, Warren, MI 48088.
  4. Faculty & Staff | De La Salle Collegiatedelasallehs.com/discover-de-la-salle/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sister Kathleen Matz Campus Ministry”
    Sister Kathleen Matz is listed on the Campus Ministry staff for 2025-26.

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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.
87 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.97%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.7 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Detroit, MI
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)521
Students in grades 9–12521
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio11.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges97%
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

Archdiocese of Detroit

The Most Reverend Edward J. Weisenburger, Archbishop of Detroit

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament

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

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Questions families ask

Is De La Salle Collegiate High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. De La Salle Collegiate High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Detroit.
Where is Mass celebrated at De La Salle Collegiate High School?
Mass is listed at De La Salle Collegiate (start of the Day of Service). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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