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Mater Dei High School

  • LocationEvansville, IN
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 520 students
  • CatholicAbout 95% Catholic
Official website

Mater Dei High School is a Catholic high school in Evansville, Indiana, within the Diocese of Evansville. Its Spiritual Growth program lists a Wednesday Chapel Mass, an all-school Mass once or twice a month, weekly Bible Study, and one-day retreats for each grade from 9 through 12. The theology department states its coursework conforms to the USCCB framework, and parish pastors serve as the school's chaplains.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Wednesday6:45 AMMater Dei High School (Chapel Mass @ MD) · Weekly Chapel Mass as the school day begins. The campus ministry calendar lists 6:45-7:15 AM on Wednesdays.

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. Campus Ministry Calendar | Mater Dei High Schoolmaterdeiwildcats.com/faith/campus-ministry-calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Chapel Mass @ MD (Memorial of St. Jerome)”
    The campus ministry calendar lists a Chapel Mass at Mater Dei at 6:45 a.m. on Wednesdays.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Mater Dei High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSacred Heart Church: 0.8 mi1Saint Boniface Catholic Church: 1.3 mi2Corpus Christi Catholic Church: 1.5 mi3Saint Anges Catholic Churth: 2.0 mi4Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 2.3 mi5Mater Dei High School Campus Ministry: 0.1 miMater Dei High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Sacred Heart Church — 0.8 mi · 2701 West Franklin Street, Evansville
  2. Saint Boniface Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 418 North Wabash Avenue, Evansville
  3. Corpus Christi Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 5528 Hogue Road, Evansville
  4. Saint Anges Catholic Churth — 2.0 mi · 1600 Glendale Avenue, Evansville
  5. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 2.3 mi · 704 North 1st Avenue, Evansville

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 yearMonthly (The Spiritual Growth page says the all-school Mass happens once or twice monthly. Recorded at the monthly level the page supports.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Growth | Mater Dei High Schoolmaterdeiwildcats.com/faith/spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “beyond all-school Mass which happens once or twice monthly!”
      The all-school Mass happens once or twice a month.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (The faith page says all parish pastors serve as chaplains of Mater Dei; the chaplaincy is shared. A Priest-Delegate, Father Christopher Droste, is named in the directory and on the faith page.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Service | Mater Dei High Schoolmaterdeiwildcats.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All parish pastors serve as chaplains of Mater Dei and are responsible for sacramental duties at liturgies and prayer services.”
      Parish pastors serve as chaplains of the school and handle sacramental duties at liturgies.
      “Meet our Priest-Delegate, Father Christopher Droste”
      Father Christopher Droste is the school's Priest-Delegate.
    2. Directory | Mater Dei High Schoolmaterdeiwildcats.com/about/directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Titles: Priest-Delegate, Humanities”
      Christopher Droste is listed as Priest-Delegate.
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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Mater Dei High Schoolmaterdeiwildcats.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The theology department offers coursework that conforms to the framework as outlined by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.”
      The theology department says its courses conform to the USCCB curriculum framework.
  • 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 (The school's stated mission, the Four Cornerstones, names Spiritual Growth as a cornerstone and says faith is made an integral part of the school day, with prayer in each class.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Four Cornerstones | Mater Dei High Schoolmaterdeiwildcats.com/about/the-four-corner-stones · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This is accomplished through prayer as a fundamental component of each class along with a focus on service to others.”
      Faith is made part of the school day through prayer in each class, along with service.
ACampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (One-day spiritual retreats are listed for freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Growth | Mater Dei High Schoolmaterdeiwildcats.com/faith/spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theme of Freshman Retreat”
      A one-day spiritual retreat is held for freshmen.
      “Theme of Sophomore Retreat”
      A one-day spiritual retreat is held for sophomores.
      “Theme for Junior Retreat”
      A one-day spiritual retreat is held for juniors.
      “Theme of Senior Retreat”
      A one-day spiritual retreat is held for seniors.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two campus ministry professionals are listed: a Spiritual Director and a Priest-Delegate.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Directory | Mater Dei High Schoolmaterdeiwildcats.com/about/directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sr. Ann Marie Butler Titles: Spiritual Director”
      Sister Ann Marie Butler is listed as Spiritual Director.
      “Titles: Priest-Delegate, Humanities”
      Christopher Droste is listed as Priest-Delegate.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Two faith-based groups are listed on the Spiritual Growth page: a weekly Bible Study and a monthly Students for Life group.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Growth | Mater Dei High Schoolmaterdeiwildcats.com/faith/spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join us for our weekly Bible Study as we gather to study and reflect on God's word and how it can impact our lives.”
      A weekly Bible Study is offered to students on Tuesday mornings.
      “Monthly - Students for Life Defend life. Protect women. Create, sustain, and promote a culture of life in our local community.”
      Students for Life meets monthly and works to defend life in the local community.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The Four Cornerstones says prayer is a fundamental component of each class. A Divine Mercy Chaplet is also listed on Friday mornings.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Four Cornerstones | Mater Dei High Schoolmaterdeiwildcats.com/about/the-four-corner-stones · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This is accomplished through prayer as a fundamental component of each class along with a focus on service to others.”
      Faith is made part of the school day through prayer in each class, along with service.
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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Growth | Mater Dei High Schoolmaterdeiwildcats.com/faith/spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monthly - Students for Life Defend life. Protect women. Create, sustain, and promote a culture of life in our local community.”
      Students for Life meets monthly and works to defend life in the local community.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Christian Service program lists corporal works of mercy, such as feeding the hungry and sheltering the homeless, as required service categories.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Mater Dei High Schoolmaterdeiwildcats.com/faith/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Shelter the Homeless Volunteer at local homeless shelters”
      Corporal works of mercy, such as sheltering the homeless, are listed as approved service categories.

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

Strengths

  • Each grade from 9 through 12 has a one-day spiritual retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Growth | Mater Dei High Schoolmaterdeiwildcats.com/faith/spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theme of Freshman Retreat”
      A one-day spiritual retreat is held for freshmen.
      “Theme of Sophomore Retreat”
      A one-day spiritual retreat is held for sophomores.
      “Theme for Junior Retreat”
      A one-day spiritual retreat is held for juniors.
      “Theme of Senior Retreat”
      A one-day spiritual retreat is held for seniors.
  • The theology department states its coursework conforms to the USCCB curriculum framework.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Mater Dei High Schoolmaterdeiwildcats.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The theology department offers coursework that conforms to the framework as outlined by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.”
      The theology department says its courses conform to the USCCB curriculum framework.
  • A Wednesday Chapel Mass is offered on campus, and prayer is part of each class.
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Growth | Mater Dei High Schoolmaterdeiwildcats.com/faith/spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Wednesday Morning - Chapel Mass Celebrate the Eucharist and allow Christ's love to strengthen you as you begin the school day.”
      A Chapel Mass is celebrated at the school on Wednesday mornings as the school day begins.
    2. The Four Cornerstones | Mater Dei High Schoolmaterdeiwildcats.com/about/the-four-corner-stones · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This is accomplished through prayer as a fundamental component of each class along with a focus on service to others.”
      Faith is made part of the school day through prayer in each class, along with service.

Concerns

  • The regular on-campus Mass is weekly, and the all-school Mass is once or twice a month.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Growth | Mater Dei High Schoolmaterdeiwildcats.com/faith/spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “beyond all-school Mass which happens once or twice monthly!”
      The all-school Mass happens once or twice a month.
      “Wednesday Morning - Chapel Mass Celebrate the Eucharist and allow Christ's love to strengthen you as you begin the school day.”
      A Chapel Mass is celebrated at the school on Wednesday mornings as the school day begins.
  • Required service hours are stated in two different ways on official pages (12 total versus 12 annually).
    Sources (2)
    1. Service | Mater Dei High Schoolmaterdeiwildcats.com/faith/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Within the required total of 12 service hours, each student must have 2 hours of service based on a Corporal Work of Mercy.”
      The service program requires a total of 12 service hours, with 2 based on a corporal work of mercy.
    2. Explore Mater Dei | Mater Dei High Schoolmaterdeiwildcats.com/admissions/explore-mater-dei · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “with each student contributing at least 12 hours annually to making a difference in the lives of others.”
      The admissions page says each student contributes at least 12 service hours annually.

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Campus ministry home

Mater Dei High School Campus Ministry

  • Address: 1300 Harmony Way, Evansville, IN 47720
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

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

Service 1

  • Christian Service ProgramOff campus
    A developmental service program in which students log hours on approved service categories, including corporal works of mercy.
    materdeiwildcats.com, materdeiwildcats.com

Faith formation 2

  • Bible StudyOn campus
    Tuesday mornings, 6:45 AM
    A weekly Bible Study to study and reflect on God's word.
    materdeiwildcats.com
  • Divine Mercy Chaplet
    Friday mornings, 7:00 AM
    A 10-minute prayer on Friday mornings.
    materdeiwildcats.com

Clubs and groups 1

  • Students for Life
    Monthly
    A monthly student group to defend life, protect women, and promote a culture of life in the local community.
    materdeiwildcats.com

Retreats 1

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. Faith & Service | Mater Dei High Schoolmaterdeiwildcats.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The theology department offers coursework that conforms to the framework as outlined by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.”
    The theology department says its courses conform to the USCCB curriculum framework.
  2. Spiritual Growth | Mater Dei High Schoolmaterdeiwildcats.com/faith/spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “beyond all-school Mass which happens once or twice monthly!”
    The all-school Mass happens once or twice a month.
    “beyond all-school Mass which happens once or twice monthly!”
    The all-school Mass happens once or twice a month.
    “Wednesday Morning - Chapel Mass Celebrate the Eucharist and allow Christ's love to strengthen you as you begin the school day.”
    A Chapel Mass is celebrated at the school on Wednesday mornings as the school day begins.
  3. Contact Us | Mater Dei High Schoolmaterdeiwildcats.com/about/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1300 Harmony Way, Evansville, IN 47720”
    The school's address is 1300 Harmony Way, Evansville, IN 47720.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: 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.
78 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.95%
  • 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 Evansville, IN
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)520
Students in grades 9–12520
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
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 Evansville

The Most Reverend Joseph M. Siegel, Bishop of Evansville

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Mater Dei High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Mater Dei High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Evansville.
Where is Mass celebrated at Mater Dei High School?
Mass is listed at Mater Dei High School (Chapel Mass @ MD). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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