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Lima Central Catholic High School

  • LocationLima, OH
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 211 students
Official website

Lima Central Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in Lima, Ohio. The school holds an all-school Mass every Wednesday, penance services during Advent and Lent, and a retreat for every grade. A campus minister leads the Campus Ministry department, and local priests give pastoral support. The religion requirement is one credit for each year, and every student completes 20 service hours each year.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Wednesday9:45 AMMsgr. E.C. Herr Gym (Old Gym) · Weekly all-school Mass. The Welcome page gives 9:55 a.m. the more specific Daily Mass page is used.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 13, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Daily Mass & Sacraments | Lima Central Catholiclcchs.edu/page/daily-mass-sacraments · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “All School Mass 9:45 a.m. every Wednesday in the Msgr. E.C. Herr Gym (Old Gym)”
    An all-school Mass is held every Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. in the old gym.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Lima Central Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Charles Borromeo Church: 0.4 mi1Saint Rose of Lima Church: 2.4 mi2Saint John the Evangelist Church: 2.4 mi3Saint Gerard Church: 2.9 mi4Lima Central Catholic Department of Campus Ministry: 0.1 miLima Central Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Charles Borromeo Church — 0.4 mi
  2. Saint Rose of Lima Church — 2.4 mi
  3. Saint John the Evangelist Church — 2.4 mi
  4. Saint Gerard Church — 2.9 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.

BSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

74 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (All-school Mass every Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. (the Welcome page gives 9:55 a.m. the more specific Daily Mass page is used).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Daily Mass & Sacraments | Lima Central Catholiclcchs.edu/page/daily-mass-sacraments · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All School Mass 9:45 a.m. every Wednesday in the Msgr. E.C. Herr Gym (Old Gym)”
      An all-school Mass is held every Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. in the old gym.
      “Celebration of the Eucharist is the heart of our faith and we have mass every week we are in school.”
      Mass is offered every week the school is in session.
  • 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 (Penance services are held during Advent and Lent, with no weekly or monthly schedule published.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Daily Mass & Sacraments | Lima Central Catholiclcchs.edu/page/daily-mass-sacraments · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The sacrament of Reconciliation is made available to students at school-wide Penance services held during Advent and Lent.”
      Penance services are held during Advent and Lent.
  • 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 (Mass is confirmed and local priests give pastoral support. A priest on the staff list is listed as Advancement Officer.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Daily Mass & Sacraments | Lima Central Catholiclcchs.edu/page/daily-mass-sacraments · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We are fortunate to have daily pastoral support by our local Lima Catholic community priests.”
      Local priests give pastoral support; no chaplain is named.
      “All School Mass 9:45 a.m. every Wednesday in the Msgr. E.C. Herr Gym (Old Gym)”
      An all-school Mass is held every Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. in the old gym.
    2. Staff | Lima Central Catholiclcchs.edu/staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Fr. David Ross, B.A., S.T.L., J.C.L., J.C.D., Ph.D.”
      A priest on the staff list is listed in administration as Advancement Officer, not as chaplain.
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 (Religion is one credit for each year at the school; four years of theology; taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Lima Central Catholiclcchs.edu/page/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “RELIGION 1 FOR EACH YEAR AT LCC”
      Religion is one credit for each year at the school (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.
  • 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.
  • 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

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 (Freshman, sophomore, junior and senior retreats; participation is a graduation requirement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Lima Central Catholiclcchs.edu/page/retreats · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Participation in these retreats is a graduation requirement for all students.”
      Retreat participation is required of all students.
      “Freshman Retreat: Let My Gifts Change the World Sophomore Retreat: Rediscover the Trinity Junior Retreat: Strength in Numbers Senior Retreat: Kairos”
      Each grade has a retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One professional ministry staff member is listed: the campus minister. The theology instructors are not counted as ministry staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff | Lima Central Catholiclcchs.edu/staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Paige Fay, Assoc. Campus Minister Theology 419-222-4276 ext.2015”
      Paige Fay is the campus minister, reached at 419-222-4276 ext. 2015.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (One faith-based student group is listed: the Praise and Worship Band, which provides music for the weekly Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Praise and Worship Band | Lima Central Catholiclcchs.edu/page/praise-and-worship-band · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Praise Band provides the music for the weekly Masses at LCC throughout the school year.”
      A student praise band provides music for the weekly Masses.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (An all-school prayer and daily reflection are part of the school day, along with weekly Masses.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Daily Mass & Sacraments | Lima Central Catholiclcchs.edu/page/daily-mass-sacraments · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “we observe an all school prayer during the morning announcements as well as a daily reflection during the afternoon announcements”
      An all-school prayer and a daily reflection are part of the school day.
    2. Welcome | Campus Ministry | Lima Central Catholiclcchs.edu/page/welcome-1 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Campus Ministry department organizes activities that focus on the spiritual value and life of the school through weekly Masses, prayer services, and class retreats.”
      Campus Ministry runs weekly Masses, prayer services and class retreats.
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 (20 service hours each year of high school; 80 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning | Lima Central Catholiclcchs.edu/page/service-learning · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Every LCC student is required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service each year of high school.”
      Service of 20 hours is required each year of high school.
  • 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 (Campus Ministry is involved in parish and community outreach, service projects and social justice initiatives.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Welcome | Campus Ministry | Lima Central Catholiclcchs.edu/page/welcome-1 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We are also actively involved in parish and community outreach, service projects, and social justice initiatives that reflect our Catholic values.”
      Campus Ministry is involved in outreach, service and social justice initiatives.
    2. Service Learning | Lima Central Catholiclcchs.edu/page/service-learning · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Every LCC student is required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service each year of high school.”
      Service of 20 hours is required each year of high school.

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

Strengths

  • Mass is held every Wednesday for the whole school, and students take part in the liturgy.
    Sources (1)
    1. Daily Mass & Sacraments | Lima Central Catholiclcchs.edu/page/daily-mass-sacraments · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All School Mass 9:45 a.m. every Wednesday in the Msgr. E.C. Herr Gym (Old Gym)”
      An all-school Mass is held every Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. in the old gym.
      “Our students are invited to participate in Masses in a variety of ways, including becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion”
      Students may serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.
  • Every grade has a retreat, and retreats are a graduation requirement.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Lima Central Catholiclcchs.edu/page/retreats · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Participation in these retreats is a graduation requirement for all students.”
      Retreat participation is required of all students.
      “Freshman Retreat: Let My Gifts Change the World Sophomore Retreat: Rediscover the Trinity Junior Retreat: Strength in Numbers Senior Retreat: Kairos”
      Each grade has a retreat.
  • Religion is required each year, and every student completes 20 service hours a year.
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Lima Central Catholiclcchs.edu/page/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “RELIGION 1 FOR EACH YEAR AT LCC”
      Religion is one credit for each year at the school (four years).
    2. Service Learning | Lima Central Catholiclcchs.edu/page/service-learning · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Every LCC student is required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service each year of high school.”
      Service of 20 hours is required each year of high school.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Lima Central Catholic Department of Campus Ministry

  • Address: 720 S Cable Road, Lima, OH 45805
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Msgr. E.C. Herr Gym (Old Gym), where the weekly all-school Mass is held

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Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 5 on campus, 0 off campus, 3 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Daily school prayer and reflectionOn campus
    Morning and afternoon announcements
    An all-school prayer in the morning and a daily reflection in the afternoon.
    lcchs.edu

Clubs and groups 1

  • Praise and Worship BandOn campus
    Students sing or play in the band that provides music for the weekly Masses.
    lcchs.edu

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Weekly all-school MassOn campus
    Wednesdays at 9:45 a.m.
    The whole school celebrates Mass together in the old gym.
    lcchs.edu
  • Penance services (Advent and Lent)On campus
    During Advent and Lent
    School-wide penance services where students can receive Reconciliation.
    lcchs.edu
  • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy CommunionOn campus
    Students may serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, read at Mass, or take part in other liturgy roles.
    lcchs.edu

Retreats 1

  • Retreat program (grades 9 to 12)
    A four-year retreat program: Let My Gifts Change the World (freshmen), Rediscover the Trinity (sophomores), Strength in Numbers (juniors) and Kairos (seniors).
    lcchs.edu, lcchs.edu

Service 2

  • Christian service hours
    20 hours each year of high school
    Required community service, documented each year, with at least four hours at the parish or church community.
    lcchs.edu
  • Parish and community outreach and social justice initiatives
    Outreach, service projects and social justice initiatives reflecting Catholic values.
    lcchs.edu

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. Welcome | Campus Ministry | Lima Central Catholiclcchs.edu/page/welcome-1 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “The Campus Ministry department organizes activities that focus on the spiritual value and life of the school through weekly Masses, prayer services, and class retreats.”
    Campus Ministry runs weekly Masses, prayer services and class retreats.
    “The Campus Ministry department organizes activities that focus on the spiritual value and life of the school through weekly Masses, prayer services, and class retreats.”
    Campus Ministry runs weekly Masses, prayer services and class retreats.
  2. Directions & Campus Map | Lima Central Catholiclcchs.edu/page/directions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “720 S Cable Road Lima, OH 45805”
    The school is at 720 S Cable Road, Lima, OH 45805.
  3. Daily Mass & Sacraments | Lima Central Catholiclcchs.edu/page/daily-mass-sacraments · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “All School Mass 9:45 a.m. every Wednesday in the Msgr. E.C. Herr Gym (Old Gym)”
    An all-school Mass is held every Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. in the old gym.

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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.
35 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.70%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.1 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
DioceseCatholic Diocese of Toledo, OH
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)211
Students in grades 9–12211
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges70%
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

Catholic Diocese of Toledo

The Most Reverend Daniel E. Thomas, Bishop of Toledo

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Lima Central Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Lima Central Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Catholic Diocese of Toledo.
Where is Mass celebrated at Lima Central Catholic High School?
Mass is listed at Msgr. E.C. Herr Gym (Old Gym). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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