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Kolbe Cathedral High School

  • LocationBridgeport, CT
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 329 students
Official website

Kolbe Cathedral is a Catholic, co-educational, four-year college-preparatory school of the Diocese of Bridgeport, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and admits students of all faiths. Religion is a four-year graduation requirement, daily Mass is offered at 7:00 AM, every class begins with prayer, and retreats are held for every grade. A named Spiritual Director leads the school's Masses, prayer and sacraments.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Monday–Friday7:00 AMSt. Augustine's Chapel · Daily Mass as stated on the school's Faith page.

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. Faith & Catholic Identity | Kolbe Cathedralkolbecaths.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Offered at 7:00 AM — and every class begins with prayer.”
    Daily Mass is offered at 7:00 AM and every class begins with prayer.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Kolbe Cathedral High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Augustine Cathedral: 0.1 mi1Saint Raphaels Church: 0.5 mi2Saint George Catholic Church: 0.8 mi3Saint Patrick Church: 0.9 mi4Saint Georges Roman Catholic Church: 0.9 mi5St. Charles Borromeo: 1.2 mi6Faith & Catholic Identity at Kolbe Cathedral: 0.0 miKolbe Cathedral High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Augustine Cathedral — 0.1 mi
  2. Saint Raphaels Church — 0.5 mi
  3. Saint George Catholic Church — 0.8 mi
  4. Saint Patrick Church — 0.9 mi
  5. Saint Georges Roman Catholic Church — 0.9 mi
  6. St. Charles Borromeo — 1.2 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.

CSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

65 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 (Several school and class Masses and liturgies are listed for the year (Immaculate Conception, Senior Baccalaureate, Freshman Orientation, and others).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Catholic Identity | Kolbe Cathedralkolbecaths.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Immaculate Conception Mass Senior Baccalaureate Mass”
      School Masses are listed for the Immaculate Conception and for the senior class.
      “Freshman Orientation & Open House liturgies Junior Ring Ceremony Vocation Awareness Day & VOCARE participation”
      Liturgies are held at Freshman Orientation and Open House, and Vocation Awareness Day and VOCARE participation are listed.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Daily Mass at 7:00 AM at St. Augustine's Chapel, which the school describes as part of the school week for its students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Catholic Identity | Kolbe Cathedralkolbecaths.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass and prayer are part of the rhythm of the school week — including daily Mass at St. Augustine’s Chapel and Masses for the great feasts.”
      Daily Mass at St. Augustine's Chapel and Masses for the great feasts are part of the school week.
      “Offered at 7:00 AM — and every class begins with prayer.”
      Daily Mass is offered at 7:00 AM and every class begins with prayer.
  • 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 (Confession is offered in the Advent and Lenten seasons, and by appointment with the Spiritual Director.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Catholic Identity | Kolbe Cathedralkolbecaths.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sacrament of Reconciliation (Advent & Lenten seasons) Confession by appointment with the Spiritual Director”
      Confession is offered in Advent and Lent and by appointment with the Spiritual Director.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is listed among the school's offerings.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Catholic Identity | Kolbe Cathedralkolbecaths.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament”
      Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is listed among the school's offerings.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Father Gregory is named as the Spiritual Director.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Catholic Identity | Kolbe Cathedralkolbecaths.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Spiritual Director Father Gregory frgregory@kolbecaths.org”
      Father Gregory is listed as the school's Spiritual Director.
    2. Faculty & Leadership | Kolbe Cathedralkolbecaths.org/faculty · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Masses, prayer, sacraments, and pastoral support.”
      The Spiritual Director, Father Gregory, cares for the school's Masses, prayer, sacraments and pastoral support.
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 (Religion is listed at 4 credits, and the school says it is a four-year requirement with religion taken every year; four full-year courses (one credit each).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Catholic Identity | Kolbe Cathedralkolbecaths.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A four-year graduation requirement — every student takes religion every year, alongside the full college-prep curriculum.”
      Religion is a four-year graduation requirement.
    2. Academics | Kolbe Cathedralkolbecaths.org/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion | 4 | English | 4 | Mathematics | 4”
      Graduation requirements list 4 credits of Religion.
  • 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 (Stated in the school's program description, where faith formation is one of four pillars and is woven through learning.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Kolbe Cathedralkolbecaths.org/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic identity woven through learning, not bolted on beside it.”
      Faith formation is one of the school's four program pillars and is woven through learning.
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

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Retreats are listed for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Catholic Identity | Kolbe Cathedralkolbecaths.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman, Sophomore, Junior & Senior retreats”
      Retreats are held for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One professional ministry staff member is named: the Spiritual Director.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Catholic Identity | Kolbe Cathedralkolbecaths.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Spiritual Director Father Gregory frgregory@kolbecaths.org”
      Father Gregory is listed as the school's Spiritual Director.
    2. Faculty & Leadership | Kolbe Cathedralkolbecaths.org/faculty · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Masses, prayer, sacraments, and pastoral support.”
      The Spiritual Director, Father Gregory, cares for the school's Masses, prayer, sacraments and pastoral support.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (A Campus Ministry student club is listed among active clubs (a sample list).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Kolbe Cathedralkolbecaths.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Performing Arts Yearbook Multicultural Clubs STEM Service Organizations”
      Campus Ministry and service organizations are among the active clubs (a sample list).
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Every class begins with prayer, and the chapel is open for prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Catholic Identity | Kolbe Cathedralkolbecaths.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Offered at 7:00 AM — and every class begins with prayer.”
      Daily Mass is offered at 7:00 AM and every class begins with prayer.
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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • Daily Mass is offered at 7:00 AM, and every class begins with prayer.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Catholic Identity | Kolbe Cathedralkolbecaths.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Offered at 7:00 AM — and every class begins with prayer.”
      Daily Mass is offered at 7:00 AM and every class begins with prayer.
  • Religion is a four-year graduation requirement.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Catholic Identity | Kolbe Cathedralkolbecaths.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A four-year graduation requirement — every student takes religion every year, alongside the full college-prep curriculum.”
      Religion is a four-year graduation requirement.
    2. Academics | Kolbe Cathedralkolbecaths.org/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion | 4 | English | 4 | Mathematics | 4”
      Graduation requirements list 4 credits of Religion.
  • Retreats are held for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Catholic Identity | Kolbe Cathedralkolbecaths.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman, Sophomore, Junior & Senior retreats”
      Retreats are held for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.
  • A named Spiritual Director leads the school's Masses, prayer and sacraments.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Catholic Identity | Kolbe Cathedralkolbecaths.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Spiritual Director Father Gregory frgregory@kolbecaths.org”
      Father Gregory is listed as the school's Spiritual Director.
    2. Faculty & Leadership | Kolbe Cathedralkolbecaths.org/faculty · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Masses, prayer, sacraments, and pastoral support.”
      The Spiritual Director, Father Gregory, cares for the school's Masses, prayer, sacraments and pastoral support.

Concerns

  • Confession is offered in Advent and Lent and by appointment.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Catholic Identity | Kolbe Cathedralkolbecaths.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sacrament of Reconciliation (Advent & Lenten seasons) Confession by appointment with the Spiritual Director”
      Confession is offered in Advent and Lent and by appointment with the Spiritual Director.

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Campus ministry home

Faith & Catholic Identity at Kolbe Cathedral

  • Address: 33 Calhoun Place, Bridgeport, CT 06604
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Faith formation 1

  • Vocation Awareness Day and VOCARE participation
    Listed on the school's Faith page among its retreats and formation activities.
    kolbecaths.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Campus Ministry
    Student club listed among the school's active clubs.
    kolbecaths.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Daily Mass at St. Augustine's Chapel
    Daily, 7:00 AM
    Daily Mass offered at 7:00 AM for students.
    kolbecaths.org, kolbecaths.org
  • School and class Masses and liturgies
    Listed Masses include the Opening of the School Year Mass, the Bishop's Mass and All Saints Mass, the Immaculate Conception Mass, and the Senior Baccalaureate Mass, plus Freshman Orientation and Open House liturgies.
    kolbecaths.org, kolbecaths.org

Retreats 1

  • Grade-level retreats
    Retreats for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.
    kolbecaths.org

Service 1

  • Service Organizations
    Service clubs listed among the school's active clubs (a sample list).
    kolbecaths.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 (2)
  1. Faith & Catholic Identity | Kolbe Cathedralkolbecaths.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass and prayer are part of the rhythm of the school week — including daily Mass at St. Augustine’s Chapel and Masses for the great feasts.”
    Daily Mass at St. Augustine's Chapel and Masses for the great feasts are part of the school week.
    “Spiritual Director Father Gregory frgregory@kolbecaths.org”
    Father Gregory is listed as the school's Spiritual Director.
    “Mass and prayer are part of the rhythm of the school week — including daily Mass at St. Augustine’s Chapel and Masses for the great feasts.”
    Daily Mass at St. Augustine's Chapel and Masses for the great feasts are part of the school week.
    “Chapel open for prayer; box for prayer requests”
    The chapel is open for prayer.
  2. Contact | Kolbe Cathedralkolbecaths.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “33 Calhoun Place, Bridgeport, CT 06604 (203) 335-2554”
    The school's address and main office phone number.

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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.
22 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.65%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.1 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 Bridgeport, CT
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)329
Students in grades 9–12329
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges65%
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 Bridgeport

The Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano, Bishop of Bridgeport

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

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

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