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Catholic high school

Mount St. Charles Academy

  • LocationWoonsocket, RI
  • Type and sizeParish school · Grades 6–12 · 565 students
Official website

Mount Saint Charles Academy is a Catholic junior-senior high school in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, in the tradition of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. Its campus ministry publishes weekly confession and adoration, a Friday morning Mass, retreats for every grade, daily morning prayer, and service and mission programs.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Friday7:00 AMSacred Heart Chapel

Adoration 1

  • Wednesday7:00 AM–7:30 AMSacred Heart Chapel

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 | Mount Saint Charles Academymountsaintcharles.org/life-at-mount/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass every Friday morning before school at 7 am in the Sacred Heart Chapel”
    Mass is celebrated every Friday at 7 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Chapel before school.
    “Adoration in Sacred Heart Chapel every Wednesday from 7:00am-7:30am”
    Adoration is held in Sacred Heart Chapel every Wednesday from 7:00 to 7:30 a.m.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Mount St. Charles Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Agatha Catholic Church: 0.2 mi1Saint Anthony Catholic Church: 0.6 mi2Precious Blood Catholic Church: 0.6 mi3Holy Trinity Parish: 1.0 mi4Saint Joseph Catholic Church: 1.3 mi5Saint Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church: 1.3 mi6Campus Ministry, Mount Saint Charles Academy: 0.0 miMount St. Charles Academy (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Agatha Catholic Church — 0.2 mi · 34 Joffre Avenue, Woonsocket
  2. Saint Anthony Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 144 Greene Street, Woonsocket
  3. Precious Blood Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 94 Carrington Avenue, Woonsocket
  4. Holy Trinity Parish — 1.0 mi · 1371 Park Avenue, Woonsocket
  5. Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 1148 Mendon Road, Woonsocket
  6. Saint Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 188 Harris Avenue, Woonsocket

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 (The FAQ says several all-school Masses are celebrated on important days of the Church calendar.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Frequently Asked Questions | Mount Saint Charles Academymountsaintcharles.org/about/faq · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “we also celebrate several all-school Masses on important days in the Catholic Church's calendar”
      Several all-school Masses are celebrated on important days of the Church calendar.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Confession is offered during lunch every Monday, according to the campus ministry page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Charles Academymountsaintcharles.org/life-at-mount/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mercy Mondays- Confession offered during lunch every Monday”
      Confession is offered during lunch every Monday.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration is held in Sacred Heart Chapel every Wednesday from 7:00 to 7:30 a.m.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Charles Academymountsaintcharles.org/life-at-mount/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration in Sacred Heart Chapel every Wednesday from 7:00am-7:30am”
      Adoration is held in Sacred Heart Chapel every Wednesday from 7:00 to 7:30 a.m.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A Friday Mass is published. The campus minister is Br. Nelson Dionne, a religious brother; this is recorded as a shared priest.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Charles Academymountsaintcharles.org/life-at-mount/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass every Friday morning before school at 7 am in the Sacred Heart Chapel”
      Mass is celebrated every Friday at 7 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Chapel before school.
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.
  • 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.
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

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The campus ministry page states that retreats are offered for every grade level throughout the school year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Charles Academymountsaintcharles.org/life-at-mount/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We offer retreats for every grade level throughout the school year.”
      Retreats are offered for every grade level during the school year.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus minister, Br. Nelson Dionne, is listed on the contact page. Student leadership teams are not counted as staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Contact Us | Mount Saint Charles Academymountsaintcharles.org/about/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “MAIN OFFICE 800 Logee Street Woonsocket, R.I. 401-769-0310”
      The main office is at 800 Logee Street in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, and the school telephone is 401-769-0310. Br. Nelson Dionne is listed as Campus Minister, extension 1010.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (School-wide prayer intentions are offered every morning, and a campus minister leads the school prayer at the start of every school day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Charles Academymountsaintcharles.org/life-at-mount/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Over the announcements at the start of every school day, one of our campus ministers shares information about the saint of the day and recites our school prayer.”
      A campus minister recites the school prayer at the start of every school day.
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 a week-long mission trip each July with the Brothers of the Sacred Heart schools, and an Outreach team coordinates whole-school service projects.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Charles Academymountsaintcharles.org/life-at-mount/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mission trip with the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Schools for one week each July”
      The school takes part in a week-long mission trip with the Brothers of the Sacred Heart schools each July.

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

Strengths

  • Confession is offered every Monday and adoration every Wednesday, according to the campus ministry page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Charles Academymountsaintcharles.org/life-at-mount/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mercy Mondays- Confession offered during lunch every Monday”
      Confession is offered during lunch every Monday.
      “Adoration in Sacred Heart Chapel every Wednesday from 7:00am-7:30am”
      Adoration is held in Sacred Heart Chapel every Wednesday from 7:00 to 7:30 a.m.
  • Retreats are offered for every grade level during the school year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Charles Academymountsaintcharles.org/life-at-mount/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We offer retreats for every grade level throughout the school year.”
      Retreats are offered for every grade level during the school year.
  • A mission trip and whole-school service projects are part of the campus ministry program.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Charles Academymountsaintcharles.org/life-at-mount/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mission trip with the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Schools for one week each July”
      The school takes part in a week-long mission trip with the Brothers of the Sacred Heart schools each July.

Concerns

  • The published Mass schedule is a Friday Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Charles Academymountsaintcharles.org/life-at-mount/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass every Friday morning before school at 7 am in the Sacred Heart Chapel”
      Mass is celebrated every Friday at 7 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Chapel before school.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Mount Saint Charles Academy

  • Address: 800 Logee Street, Woonsocket, RI
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Sacred Heart Chapel, campus ministry office

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Catholic clubs and student life

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

Service 2

  • Brothers of the Sacred Heart Mission TripOff campus
    One week each July
    A week-long mission trip with the other Brothers of the Sacred Heart schools in the American Province, for service and formation.
    mountsaintcharles.org
  • Outreach team
    High school students who organize and coordinate four whole-school service projects, including the Thanksgiving Stuffing Drive, Christmas Baskets and Giving Tree, a Catholic Schools Week Clothing Drive, and the Mission Drive appeal.
    mountsaintcharles.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Worship teamOn campus
    High school students who lead the school in prayer each morning and help plan school-wide Masses and prayer services.
    mountsaintcharles.org
  • All-school MassesOn campus
    All-school Masses celebrated on important days in the Church calendar.
    mountsaintcharles.org

Faith formation 1

  • Teen to Teen and Teen Link
    Small groups meet about once a month over a semester
    High school campus ministers work with middle school students to help them grow in faith, in small groups for sixth and seventh grade.
    mountsaintcharles.org

Retreats 1

  • Retreats for every grade
    Throughout the school year
    Retreats led by campus ministry staff, faculty and student leaders, with activities, witness talks, prayer and worship.
    mountsaintcharles.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. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Charles Academymountsaintcharles.org/life-at-mount/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mount Saint Charles Campus Ministry is rooted in the values of the Catholic faith and the mission of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.”
    Campus Ministry is rooted in Catholic faith and the mission of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.
    “Mount Saint Charles Campus Ministry is rooted in the values of the Catholic faith and the mission of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.”
    Campus Ministry is rooted in Catholic faith and the mission of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.
    “Mass every Friday morning before school at 7 am in the Sacred Heart Chapel”
    Mass is celebrated every Friday at 7 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Chapel before school.
  2. Contact Us | Mount Saint Charles Academymountsaintcharles.org/about/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “MAIN OFFICE 800 Logee Street Woonsocket, R.I. 401-769-0310”
    The main office is at 800 Logee Street in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, and the school telephone is 401-769-0310. Br. Nelson Dionne is listed as Campus Minister, extension 1010.

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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.95%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.9.7 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

TypeParish school
DioceseDiocese of Providence, RI
Grades6–12
Students (all grades)565
Students in grades 9–12413
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio9.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
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 Providence

The Most Reverend Bruce Lewandowski, Bishop of Providence

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Mount St. Charles Academy a Catholic high school?
Yes. Mount St. Charles Academy is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Providence.
Where is Mass celebrated at Mount St. Charles Academy?
Mass is listed at Sacred Heart Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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