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De Paul Catholic High School

  • LocationWayne, NJ
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 8–12 · 475 students
Official website

De Paul Catholic High School is a diocesan college preparatory high school in Wayne, New Jersey. The published Mass schedule lists Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 2:15 p.m. in the school chapel, and every grade takes part in a class retreat centered on the Mass. Theology is required for four years (20 credits), and the school's Christian Service Program requires a minimum of 15 service hours for 2025-26. The school chaplain is Fr. Frank Lennie.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 1

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday2:15 PMSchool chapel · Published Mass schedule; contact the chaplain about special intentions.

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. Celebrating the Sacraments | De Paul Catholic High Schooldepaulcatholic.org/faith/celebrating-the-sacrements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “MASS SCHEDULE - Mass is celebrated on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 2:15 p.m. in the chapel.”
    The published Mass schedule is Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2:15 p.m. in the school chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of De Paul Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSchinski S: 1.1 mi1Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary: 1.2 mi2Our Lady of Consolation Church: 1.5 mi3Our Lady of the Valley Roman Catholic Church: 1.9 mi4Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church: 2.6 mi5DePaul Catholic High School Campus Ministry: 0.1 miDe Paul Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Schinski S — 1.1 mi · 45 Urban Club Road, Wayne
  2. Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary — 1.2 mi · 45 Urban Club Road, Wayne
  3. Our Lady of Consolation Church — 1.5 mi · 1799 Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne
  4. Our Lady of the Valley Roman Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 630 Valley Road, Wayne
  5. Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church — 2.6 mi

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

49 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 (School community Masses are typically held in the auditorium. Class retreats each include a Mass.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Celebrating the Sacraments | De Paul Catholic High Schooldepaulcatholic.org/faith/celebrating-the-sacrements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School community Masses are typically celebrated in the DePaul auditorium.”
      School community Masses are celebrated in the auditorium, with no frequency stated.
    2. Retreats | De Paul Catholic High Schooldepaulcatholic.org/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each grade level is given an opportunity to participate in a class retreat, in which the focal point of the retreat is the celebration of the Holy Mass. Great emphasis is placed on participation in our retreat days and the retreats are mandatory for all students.”
      Every grade has a mandatory class retreat centered on the Mass.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNo (The published Mass schedule lists Monday, Wednesday and Friday only, at 2:15 p.m.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Celebrating the Sacraments | De Paul Catholic High Schooldepaulcatholic.org/faith/celebrating-the-sacrements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “MASS SCHEDULE - Mass is celebrated on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 2:15 p.m. in the chapel.”
      The published Mass schedule is Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2:15 p.m. in the school chapel.
  • 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 (Reconciliation is available at designated times during the school year and by appointment; penance services are held.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Celebrating the Sacraments | De Paul Catholic High Schooldepaulcatholic.org/faith/celebrating-the-sacrements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The sacrament of Reconciliation, scheduled at designated times, is available to all students during the school year in the school chapel. The sacrament of Reconciliation is available at any time by appointment. Please contact the School Chaplain, Father Frank Lennie.”
      Reconciliation is available to students during the school year at designated times and by appointment with the school chaplain.
  • 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 school chaplain is Fr. Frank Lennie.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Celebrating the Sacraments | De Paul Catholic High Schooldepaulcatholic.org/faith/celebrating-the-sacrements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The sacrament of Reconciliation, scheduled at designated times, is available to all students during the school year in the school chapel. The sacrament of Reconciliation is available at any time by appointment. Please contact the School Chaplain, Father Frank Lennie.”
      Reconciliation is available to students during the school year at designated times and by appointment with the school chaplain.
    2. Campus Ministry | De Paul Catholic High Schooldepaulcatholic.org/faith/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Frank Lennie”
      Fr. Frank Lennie signs the campus ministry welcome as the school's chaplain, and gives a published email address.
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 (Theology is 20 credits in the 2026-27 catalog. Each full-year theology course is 5 credits; this equals four full-year courses, one in each grade from 9 through 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | De Paul Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1788962080/depaulcatholicorg/tudnmkx5pnrpuhdtfq56/26-27DPCHSCourseCatalog.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4 years (20 Credits)”
      Graduation requires four years of theology, 20 credits.
      “Theology 10 Prerequisites: Theology 9 Grade: 10 Credits: 5”
      A year-long theology course is worth 5 credits.
      “Theology 12, Theology 12, Honors/ Theological Foundations of Christianity, Honors”
      Grade 12 includes a theology 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.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNo (The 2026-27 course catalog's complete list of subjects includes no philosophy, apologetics or ethics course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | De Paul Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1788962080/depaulcatholicorg/tudnmkx5pnrpuhdtfq56/26-27DPCHSCourseCatalog.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CHRISTIAN SERVICE PROGRAM 72 WORLD LANGUAGES 73”
      The catalog's complete table of contents lists every course subject, and it includes no philosophy, apologetics or ethics course.
  • 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

73 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Each grade level has a class retreat, and the retreats are mandatory.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | De Paul Catholic High Schooldepaulcatholic.org/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each grade level is given an opportunity to participate in a class retreat, in which the focal point of the retreat is the celebration of the Holy Mass. Great emphasis is placed on participation in our retreat days and the retreats are mandatory for all students.”
      Every grade has a mandatory class retreat centered on the Mass.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One named professional minister (the chaplain). The page also refers to a Director of Campus Ministry and a Campus Ministry Team without naming them.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | De Paul Catholic High Schooldepaulcatholic.org/faith/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Frank Lennie”
      Fr. Frank Lennie signs the campus ministry welcome as the school's chaplain, and gives a published email address.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Peer Ministry Club is listed. Right to Life is listed as well and is counted under HV3.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Co-Curricular Activities | De Paul Catholic High Schooldepaulcatholic.org/studentlife/clubsandsocieties · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Peer Ministry Club Right to Life Spanish Club”
      The school's clubs list includes a Peer Ministry Club and a Right to Life 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.
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.

  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The Theology 12 course description introduces the Church's social teaching. Theology 12 (or its honors or Theological Foundations alternative) is taken in grade 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | De Paul Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1788962080/depaulcatholicorg/tudnmkx5pnrpuhdtfq56/26-27DPCHSCourseCatalog.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This year-long course will introduce students to the Church’s social teaching.”
      The Theology 12 course introduces students to the Church's social teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The school's clubs page lists a Right to Life club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Co-Curricular Activities | De Paul Catholic High Schooldepaulcatholic.org/studentlife/clubsandsocieties · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Peer Ministry Club Right to Life Spanish Club”
      The school's clubs list includes a Peer Ministry Club and a Right to Life club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Midnight Run service trip to New York City feeds and clothes people who are homeless.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | De Paul Catholic High Schooldepaulcatholic.org/faith/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Midnight Run - going to New York City at midnight to feed and clothe the homeless.”
      Students take part in the Midnight Run, a service trip to New York City that feeds and clothes people who are homeless.

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

Strengths

  • A published Mass is celebrated on campus on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the school chapel.
    Sources (1)
    1. Celebrating the Sacraments | De Paul Catholic High Schooldepaulcatholic.org/faith/celebrating-the-sacrements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “MASS SCHEDULE - Mass is celebrated on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 2:15 p.m. in the chapel.”
      The published Mass schedule is Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2:15 p.m. in the school chapel.
  • Theology is required for four years (20 credits), with a theology course in grade 12 that introduces the Church's social teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | De Paul Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1788962080/depaulcatholicorg/tudnmkx5pnrpuhdtfq56/26-27DPCHSCourseCatalog.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4 years (20 Credits)”
      Graduation requires four years of theology, 20 credits.
      “This year-long course will introduce students to the Church’s social teaching.”
      The Theology 12 course introduces students to the Church's social teaching.
  • Every grade has a mandatory class retreat, and the school lists a chaplain and a Right to Life club.
    Sources (3)
    1. Retreats | De Paul Catholic High Schooldepaulcatholic.org/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each grade level is given an opportunity to participate in a class retreat, in which the focal point of the retreat is the celebration of the Holy Mass. Great emphasis is placed on participation in our retreat days and the retreats are mandatory for all students.”
      Every grade has a mandatory class retreat centered on the Mass.
    2. Campus Ministry | De Paul Catholic High Schooldepaulcatholic.org/faith/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Frank Lennie”
      Fr. Frank Lennie signs the campus ministry welcome as the school's chaplain, and gives a published email address.
    3. Clubs and Co-Curricular Activities | De Paul Catholic High Schooldepaulcatholic.org/studentlife/clubsandsocieties · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Peer Ministry Club Right to Life Spanish Club”
      The school's clubs list includes a Peer Ministry Club and a Right to Life club.

Concerns

  • Daily Mass is not offered: the published schedule lists three weekdays.
    Sources (1)
    1. Celebrating the Sacraments | De Paul Catholic High Schooldepaulcatholic.org/faith/celebrating-the-sacrements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “MASS SCHEDULE - Mass is celebrated on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 2:15 p.m. in the chapel.”
      The published Mass schedule is Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2:15 p.m. in the school chapel.
  • Confession is available at designated times and by appointment.
    Sources (1)
    1. Celebrating the Sacraments | De Paul Catholic High Schooldepaulcatholic.org/faith/celebrating-the-sacrements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The sacrament of Reconciliation, scheduled at designated times, is available to all students during the school year in the school chapel. The sacrament of Reconciliation is available at any time by appointment. Please contact the School Chaplain, Father Frank Lennie.”
      Reconciliation is available to students during the school year at designated times and by appointment with the school chaplain.

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Campus ministry home

DePaul Catholic High School Campus Ministry

  • Address: 1512 Alps Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 5 location not published

Service 3

  • Midnight RunOff campus
    Students travel to New York City at midnight to feed and clothe people who are homeless.
    depaulcatholic.org
  • Service Learning and food pantry sorting
    Service Learning combines required community service with classroom work. Students also sort food at a food pantry.
    resources.finalsite.net, depaulcatholic.org
  • National Honor Society, Interact Club and Leo Club service projects
    Service projects and activities planned in coordination with the school's Theology classes.
    depaulcatholic.org

Faith formation 1

  • Peer Ministry Club and Peer Ministry Team
    Monthly meetings during the school year
    Student leaders in grades 10 to 12 who help plan retreats and lead prayer, selected by application and interview.
    depaulcatholic.org, depaulcatholic.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Right to Life club
    Pro-life student club listed on the school's clubs page.
    depaulcatholic.org

Retreats 1

  • Class retreats
    A class retreat for each grade level, centered on the celebration of the Holy Mass. Mandatory for all students.
    depaulcatholic.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. Celebrating the Sacraments | De Paul Catholic High Schooldepaulcatholic.org/faith/celebrating-the-sacrements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The sacrament of Reconciliation, scheduled at designated times, is available to all students during the school year in the school chapel. The sacrament of Reconciliation is available at any time by appointment. Please contact the School Chaplain, Father Frank Lennie.”
    Reconciliation is available to students during the school year at designated times and by appointment with the school chaplain.
    “MASS SCHEDULE - Mass is celebrated on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 2:15 p.m. in the chapel.”
    The published Mass schedule is Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2:15 p.m. in the school chapel.
    “The sacrament of Reconciliation, scheduled at designated times, is available to all students during the school year in the school chapel. The sacrament of Reconciliation is available at any time by appointment. Please contact the School Chaplain, Father Frank Lennie.”
    Reconciliation is available to students during the school year at designated times and by appointment with the school chaplain.
  2. Campus Ministry | De Paul Catholic High Schooldepaulcatholic.org/faith/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Fr. Frank Lennie”
    Fr. Frank Lennie signs the campus ministry welcome as the school's chaplain, and gives a published email address.
  3. Home | De Paul Catholic High Schooldepaulcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1512 Alps Rd Wayne NJ 07470 (973) 694-3702”
    The school's address is 1512 Alps Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
58 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.84%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.8 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Paterson, NJ
Grades8–12
Students (all grades)475
Students in grades 9–12465
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio13.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges84%
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

Diocese of Paterson

The Most Reverend Kevin J. Sweeney, Bishop of Paterson

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is De Paul Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. De Paul Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Paterson.
What is De Paul Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
70 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at De Paul Catholic 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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