Is Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School a Catholic high school?

Yes. Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Harrisburg.

What is Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School’s Compass Score?

93 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Is Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School Compass Recommended?

Yes. Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

Catholic high school

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School

LocationCoal Township, PA
Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 392 students

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Compass Score

Faith 75%Academics 25%

AFaith
94 of 100

AAcademics
91 of 100

Verified Oct. 13, 2026 · How the score works

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Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School is a Pre-K to 12 Catholic school in Coal Township, Pennsylvania, in the Diocese of Harrisburg. Its 2026-27 handbook names a campus chaplain, says school Masses are not optional, sets adoration on the first Friday of each month in the school chapel, and requires four years of high school religion, an annual school retreat, and at least 10 hours of service a year for grades 6 to 12.

Catholic churches nearby

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Our Lady of Hope — 0.9 mi · 863 West Chestnut Street, Shamokin
Mother Cabrini Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 214 North Shamokin Street, Shamokin
Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 227 North Shamokin Street, Shamokin

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.

Sacramental life

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The handbook says school Masses are formal school functions and not optional, and lists the First Friday Mass as a school tradition. The First Friday Mass implies one school Mass a month.)
Sources (1)
1. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Schoollourdesregional.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/OLOL_2026-27_PS_Handbk.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Mass and/or special liturgies are celebrated in the gymnasium or chapel. Because these are formal school functions, they are not optional.”
  School Masses and special liturgies are celebrated on campus and are not optional for students.
  “The traditions of the faith – First Friday Mass, recitation of the rosary, Stations of the Cross, May Procession, etc. – are held sacred.”
  The school lists a First Friday Mass among its traditions of the faith.
Not enough information:
Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held the first Friday of each month in the school chapel.)
Sources (1)
1. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Schoollourdesregional.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/OLOL_2026-27_PS_Handbk.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – takes place the first Friday of each month in the school chapel.”
  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on the first Friday of each month in the school chapel.
Yes:
Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Father Matthew Morelli is listed as the campus chaplain.)
Sources (1)
1. Faculty & Staff | Our Lady of Lourdeslourdesregional.com/about/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Father Matthew Morelli Campus Chaplain”
  Father Matthew Morelli is listed as the campus chaplain.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The handbook lists a high school religion course in each of Years 1 to 4, and religion is 4 of the 26 graduation credits. Computed as four full-year courses; religion is taken in every high school grade.)
Sources (1)
1. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Schoollourdesregional.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/OLOL_2026-27_PS_Handbk.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “High School: Year 1 – Introduction to the New Testament Year 2 - Christology and Sacraments Year 3 – Morality – Life in Christ Year 4 – Church History and Vocational Choices”
  The high school religion sequence has a course in each of four years.
  “Religion - 4 credits”
  Religion is 4 of the 26 credits required for graduation.
Not enough information:
Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The five C's across all subjects include Catholic/Christian Living, described as integrating Jesus' teachings throughout all aspects of school life.)
Sources (1)
1. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Schoollourdesregional.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/OLOL_2026-27_PS_Handbk.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Catholic/Christian Living – Integrating Jesus’ teachings throughout all aspects of school life”
  Catholic/Christian Living is one of five skills integrated across all subjects.

Campus culture

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The handbook says a school-scheduled annual retreat is required for grades 6-12, and all students must take part in the class retreat each year.)
Sources (1)
1. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Schoollourdesregional.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/OLOL_2026-27_PS_Handbk.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “School scheduled annual retreat is required for Gr. 6-12 and at least 10 hours of service annually.”
  An annual retreat and at least 10 hours of service a year are required for grades 6 to 12.
  “All students are required to participate in the class retreat each year. Participation in a school sponsored retreat each year is required to graduate.”
  All students must take part in the class retreat each year, and it is required to graduate.
Yes:
Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two campus ministry staff are listed: a campus chaplain and an IHM sister in campus ministry.)
Sources (1)
1. Faculty & Staff | Our Lady of Lourdeslourdesregional.com/about/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Father Matthew Morelli Campus Chaplain”
  Father Matthew Morelli is listed as the campus chaplain.
  “Sister Brenda Query, IHM IHM Campus Ministry sbrenda.query@lourdesregional.org”
  Sister Brenda Query, IHM is listed in campus ministry, with a school email address.
Partly:
Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Respect Life Club (grades 7-12) is listed. No second faith-based student group is counted.)
Sources (1)
1. Clubs & Activities | Our Lady of Lourdeslourdesregional.com/student-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Respect Life Club | 7-12”
  The Respect Life Club is listed for grades 7 to 12.
Yes:
Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Each school day begins with prayer, and school Masses and liturgies are not optional.)
Sources (1)
1. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Schoollourdesregional.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/OLOL_2026-27_PS_Handbk.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Each school day begins with prayer, a reminder that Christ is the reason for our school.”
  Each school day begins with prayer.
  “Mass and/or special liturgies are celebrated in the gymnasium or chapel. Because these are formal school functions, they are not optional.”
  School Masses and special liturgies are celebrated on campus and are not optional for students.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (At least 10 hours of service a year are required for grades 6-12, which totals 40 hours across grades 9-12.)
Sources (1)
1. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Schoollourdesregional.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/OLOL_2026-27_PS_Handbk.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “School scheduled annual retreat is required for Gr. 6-12 and at least 10 hours of service annually.”
  An annual retreat and at least 10 hours of service a year are required for grades 6 to 12.
Not enough information:
Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The Respect Life Club (grades 7-12) is listed among the school's clubs.)
Sources (1)
1. Clubs & Activities | Our Lady of Lourdeslourdesregional.com/student-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Respect Life Club | 7-12”
  The Respect Life Club is listed for grades 7 to 12.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The school's community engagement page describes a partnership with PCC Corner of Hope, in which students volunteer. This is a service partnership, not a justice club.)
Sources (2)
1. Community Engagement | Our Lady of Lourdeslourdesregional.com/student-life/community-engagement · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “it is a pleasure partnering with them and going about His business together.”
  The school's volunteers partner with PCC Corner of Hope, which thanks the school's students, staff and parents for their generosity.
2. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Schoollourdesregional.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/OLOL_2026-27_PS_Handbk.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Christian Service - An integral part of the Gospel message requires living a life of service. Numerous opportunities are provided for students to volunteer their services to the school or surrounding communities.”
  Students have numerous opportunities to volunteer for the school and surrounding communities.

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

Strengths

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held the first Friday of each month in the school chapel.
Sources (1)
1. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Schoollourdesregional.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/OLOL_2026-27_PS_Handbk.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – takes place the first Friday of each month in the school chapel.”
  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on the first Friday of each month in the school chapel.
A campus chaplain is named, and the school requires an annual retreat and at least 10 hours of service a year for grades 6-12.
Sources (2)
1. Faculty & Staff | Our Lady of Lourdeslourdesregional.com/about/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Father Matthew Morelli Campus Chaplain”
  Father Matthew Morelli is listed as the campus chaplain.
2. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Schoollourdesregional.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/OLOL_2026-27_PS_Handbk.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “School scheduled annual retreat is required for Gr. 6-12 and at least 10 hours of service annually.”
  An annual retreat and at least 10 hours of service a year are required for grades 6 to 12.
Religion is taken in each of four high school years.
Sources (1)
1. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Schoollourdesregional.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/OLOL_2026-27_PS_Handbk.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “High School: Year 1 – Introduction to the New Testament Year 2 - Christology and Sacraments Year 3 – Morality – Life in Christ Year 4 – Church History and Vocational Choices”
  The high school religion sequence has a course in each of four years.

Concerns

The handbook says local parishes celebrate First Penance.
Sources (1)
1. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Schoollourdesregional.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/OLOL_2026-27_PS_Handbk.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Sacraments - Local parishes celebrate First Penance, First Eucharist, and Confirmation.”
  Local parishes celebrate First Penance; the school does not state a confession schedule.
School Masses are described without a set weekly frequency beyond the First Friday tradition.
Sources (1)
1. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Schoollourdesregional.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/OLOL_2026-27_PS_Handbk.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Mass and/or special liturgies are celebrated in the gymnasium or chapel. Because these are formal school functions, they are not optional.”
  School Masses and special liturgies are celebrated on campus and are not optional for students.

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Campus ministry home

Our Lady of Lourdes Campus Ministry

Address: 2001 Clinton Avenue, Coal Township, PA 17866
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel

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Source: lourdesregional.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026, lourdesregional.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus, 5 location not published

Service 3

PCC Corner of Hope volunteeringOff campus
Students, staff and parents volunteer in a partnership with PCC Corner of Hope.
lourdesregional.com
Required Christian service
At least 10 hours a year, grades 6-12
Service hours are required each year. Students are offered many opportunities to volunteer for the school and surrounding communities.
lourdesregional.com, lourdesregional.com
Student Service Club
A club open to qualified students by application, with duties such as school tours, activities for elementary students and fundraising.
lourdesregional.com

Liturgy and prayer 2

Adoration of the Blessed SacramentOn campus
First Friday of each month
Adoration held in the school chapel.
lourdesregional.com
School Masses and special liturgiesOn campus
Mass and special liturgies are celebrated in the gymnasium or chapel and are not optional. The First Friday Mass is listed as a school tradition.
lourdesregional.com, lourdesregional.com

Faith formation 1

Daily opening prayer
Each school day begins with prayer, and time is taken at the start of each class to remember the presence of God.
lourdesregional.com

Clubs and groups 1

Respect Life Club
Grades 7-12
A student club listed among the school's clubs.
lourdesregional.com

Retreats 1

Annual school retreat
Annually; required for grades 6-12 and to graduate
A school retreat or day of reflection prepared for all students, coordinated by the campus minister.
lourdesregional.com

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Our Lady of Lourdes Campus Ministry

Sources (3)

Faculty & Staff | Our Lady of Lourdeslourdesregional.com/about/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
“Sister Brenda Query, IHM IHM Campus Ministry sbrenda.query@lourdesregional.org”
Sister Brenda Query, IHM is listed in campus ministry, with a school email address.
Contact Us | Our Lady of Lourdeslourdesregional.com/contact · verified Oct. 13, 2026
“Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School 2001 Clinton Avenue Coal Township, PA 17866”
The school is at 2001 Clinton Avenue, Coal Township, PA 17866; the main office phone is 644-0375.
Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Schoollourdesregional.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/OLOL_2026-27_PS_Handbk.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
“Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – takes place the first Friday of each month in the school chapel.”
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on the first Friday of each month in the school chapel.

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Academic Excellence

91 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of score95%
Students per teacher 25% of score7.9 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

Type	Diocesan school
Diocese	Diocese of Harrisburg, PA
Grades	PK–12
Students (all grades)	392
Students in grades 9–12	105
Coed or single-sex	Coed
Student–teacher ratio	7.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	95%
Setting	Town

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.

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Local Church

Diocese of Harrisburg

The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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NCES school ID A1903874
2001 Clinton Ave, Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0375
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Is Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School a Catholic high school?: Yes. Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Harrisburg.
What is Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School’s Compass Score?: 93 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School Compass Recommended?: Yes. Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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