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Aerial view of St. Laurence H.s.
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Catholic high school

St. Laurence H.s.

  • LocationBurbank, IL
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 1,030 students
  • SponsorCongregation of Christian Brothers (Edmund Rice Christian Brothers)
Official website

St. Laurence High School is a coeducational Catholic college-preparatory school in Burbank, Illinois, founded in 1961 and conducted by the Congregation of Christian Brothers in the Edmund Rice tradition. Father Mike Foley, named priest in residence in June 2026, celebrates Mass and the sacraments and supports campus ministry, and the staff list also names a campus minister and a chaplain. The 2026-27 calendar lists four Kairos retreats and class Masses, and a four-stage Path to Advocacy program teaches social justice advocacy. The curriculum guide and handbook are on a host we may not read.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Laurence H.s., its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Albert the Great Catholic Church: 0.5 mi1Saint Bede the Venerable Church: 1.6 mi2Saint Symphorosa's Roman Catholic Church: 1.9 mi3Saint Mary Star of the Sea Church: 2.0 mi4St. Gerald Catholic Church: 2.1 mi5Saint Rene Roman Catholic Church: 2.4 mi6Campus Ministry and School Chapel, St. Laurence High School: 0.1 miSt. Laurence H.s. (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Albert the Great Catholic Church — 0.5 mi
  2. Saint Bede the Venerable Church — 1.6 mi · 4400 West 83rd Street
  3. Saint Symphorosa's Roman Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 6135 South Austin Avenue, Chicago
  4. Saint Mary Star of the Sea Church — 2.0 mi · 6435 South Kilbourn Avenue, Chicago
  5. St. Gerald Catholic Church — 2.1 mi
  6. Saint Rene Roman Catholic Church — 2.4 mi · 6928-6938 West 64th Street, Chicago

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 yearA few times a year (The 2026-27 calendar lists class Masses (Freshmen Welcome Mass, Aug. 16. Junior Ring Mass, Nov. 12. Class of 2027 Baccalaureate Mass, May 20) and a 9/11 Remembrance Mass, and Father Foley is described as celebrant for many school liturgies.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Freshmen Welcome Mass - St. Laurence High School Calendarstlaurence.tandem.co/index.php?type=view&action=event&id=8345 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshmen Welcome Mass | Sunday, August 16, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am | | Gym Kavanagh Stadium”
      A Freshmen Welcome Mass was held August 16, 2026.
    2. Junior Ring Mass & Ceremony - St. Laurence High School Calendarstlaurence.tandem.co/index.php?type=view&action=event&id=9870 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Junior Ring Mass & Ceremony | Thursday, November 12, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm”
      The Junior Ring Mass is November 12, 2026.
    3. Class of 2027 - Baccalaureate Mass - St. Laurence High School Calendarstlaurence.tandem.co/index.php?type=view&action=event&id=10505 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Class of 2027 - Baccalaureate Mass | Thursday, May 20, 2027 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | | St Albert the Great Catholic School”
      The Class of 2027 Baccalaureate Mass is May 20, 2027, at St. Albert the Great.
    4. St. Laurence Names Father Mike Foley '74 Priest in Residence (June 25, 2026)stlaurence.com/news/foley · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “He has long been a valued member of our school community as an alumnus, board member and celebrant for many of our school liturgies.”
      Father Foley has celebrated many school liturgies.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Father Mike Foley, named priest in residence in June 2026 and listed on the faculty page, celebrates Mass and the sacraments, gives spiritual guidance and pastoral care, supports campus ministry and is 'a visible and accessible presence throughout campus'. The faculty page also lists Ed Sajdak as Chaplain, without a clerical title.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faculty - St. Laurence High Schoolstlaurence.com/faculty · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Father Mike Foley Priest in Residence mfoley@stlaurence.com”
      Father Mike Foley is listed as Priest in Residence.
    2. St. Laurence Names Father Mike Foley '74 Priest in Residence (June 25, 2026)stlaurence.com/news/foley · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “As priest in residence, Father Foley will play a central role in the spiritual life of the school. His responsibilities will include celebrating Mass and the sacraments, providing spiritual guidance and pastoral care, supporting campus ministry initiatives and helping students deepen their relationship with Christ.”
      The priest in residence celebrates Mass and the sacraments, gives spiritual guidance and supports campus ministry.
      “He will also be a visible and accessible presence throughout campus, building meaningful relationships with students while supporting faculty, staff and families in their faith journeys.”
      Father Foley serves students on campus.
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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (IB Diploma candidates take Theory of Knowledge, a core IB course on how knowledge is acquired, including its 'ethical and philosophical ramifications'. It is required only of IB Diploma students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. IB Program Course Details - St. Laurence High Schoolstlaurence.com/ib-program-course-details · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Core Element #3: Theory of Knowledge The primary intent of Theory of Knowledge is to analyze the processes by which we acquire knowledge and the lenses through which we view it.”
      IB Diploma students take Theory of Knowledge, a course on how we acquire knowledge.
      “the ethical and philosophical ramifications of what we know and how we know it”
      IB Theory of Knowledge examines the ethical and philosophical ramifications of knowledge.
  • 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 describes its curriculum as 'rooted in the Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother Education', which call schools to evangelize youth within the mission of the Church and proclaim Catholic identity; the mission describes a community centered on God.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Admissions - St. Laurence High Schoolstlaurence.com/admissions · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “we provide a dynamic curriculum built around project-based learning in a team-driven environment, rooted in the Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother Education.”
      The curriculum is described as rooted in the Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother Education.
    2. Mission - St. Laurence High Schoolstlaurence.com/mission · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “St. Laurence is a Catholic college preparatory high school rooted in the Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother Education. We develop courageous leaders through problem solving and discovery in a diverse community centered on God, compassionate service, and the pursuit of excellence.”
      The mission is rooted in the Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother Education and centered on God and service.
    3. Essential Elements - St. Laurence High Schoolstlaurence.com/essential-elements · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Evangelize Youth within the Mission of the Church Proclaim and Witness to Catholic Identity”
      The Essential Elements include evangelizing youth and witnessing to Catholic identity.
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

71 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Four Kairos retreats are on the 2026-27 calendar (Oct. 27-30, Jan. 5-8, Feb. 16-19, Apr. 20-23).)
    Sources (4)
    1. Kairos Retreat - St. Laurence High School Calendarstlaurence.tandem.co/index.php?type=view&action=event&id=8236 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Kairos Retreat | Tuesday, October 27, 2026 to Friday, October 30, 2026”
      A Kairos retreat is held October 27-30, 2026.
    2. Kairos Retreat - St. Laurence High School Calendarstlaurence.tandem.co/index.php?type=view&action=event&id=8237 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Kairos Retreat | Tuesday, January 5, 2027 to Friday, January 8, 2027”
      A Kairos retreat is held January 5-8, 2027.
    3. Kairos Retreat - St. Laurence High School Calendarstlaurence.tandem.co/index.php?type=view&action=event&id=8238 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Kairos Retreat | Tuesday, February 16, 2027 to Friday, February 19, 2027”
      A Kairos retreat is held February 16-19, 2027.
    4. Kairos Retreat - St. Laurence High School Calendarstlaurence.tandem.co/index.php?type=view&action=event&id=8239 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Kairos Retreat | Tuesday, April 20, 2027 to Friday, April 23, 2027”
      A Kairos retreat is held April 20-23, 2027.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (3 ministry staff on the faculty page: Mary Therese Giblin (Teacher - Theology & Campus Minister), Father Mike Foley (Priest in Residence) and Ed Sajdak (Chaplain).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty - St. Laurence High Schoolstlaurence.com/faculty · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mary Therese Giblin Teacher - Theology & Campus Minister mgiblin@stlaurence.com”
      Mary Therese Giblin is a theology teacher and campus minister.
      “Father Mike Foley Priest in Residence mfoley@stlaurence.com”
      Father Mike Foley is listed as Priest in Residence.
      “Ed Sajdak Chaplain esajdak@stlaurence.com”
      Ed Sajdak is listed as Chaplain.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Campus Ministry is the only Catholic group in the school's club list. Fellowship of Christian Athletes is also listed but is not a Catholic group.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Activities - St. Laurence High Schoolstlaurence.com/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Business Club/DECA Campus Ministry Career Exploration”
      Campus Ministry is listed among student clubs and activities.
      “eSports Fellowship of Christian Athletes Film Club”
      Fellowship of Christian Athletes is listed among clubs.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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 Path to Advocacy, a stage for each grade (Awareness, Identify, Communicate, Act), teaches students social justice advocacy; the Edmund Rice Essential Elements the school follows include solidarity with those marginalized by poverty and injustice.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Path to Advocacy - St. Laurence High Schoolstlaurence.com/path-to-advocacy · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Advocacy drives social justice and educates our students about how to drive the change they want to see in the world. Advocacy is at the root of essential elements 3 and 5 which celebrate diversity, inclusion, acceptance, and the dignity of every person.”
      The Path to Advocacy program teaches social justice advocacy.
      “Freshman (Awareness) Sophomore (Identify) Junior (Communicate) Senior (Act)”
      The Path to Advocacy has a stage for each grade.
    2. Faith and Spirituality - St. Laurence High Schoolstlaurence.com/faith-and-spirituality · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We show our students the power of service in action. Beyond encouraging them to help those in need, we empower them to initiate and advocate for the causes they truly believe in.”
      Students are encouraged to serve those in need and to advocate for causes.
    3. Essential Elements - St. Laurence High Schoolstlaurence.com/essential-elements · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Stand in Solidarity with those Marginalized by Poverty and Injustice”
      One Essential Element is solidarity with those marginalized by poverty and injustice.

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

Strengths

  • A priest in residence, Father Mike Foley, celebrates Mass and the sacraments and supports campus ministry, alongside a campus minister and a chaplain.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faculty - St. Laurence High Schoolstlaurence.com/faculty · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Father Mike Foley Priest in Residence mfoley@stlaurence.com”
      Father Mike Foley is listed as Priest in Residence.
      “Mary Therese Giblin Teacher - Theology & Campus Minister mgiblin@stlaurence.com”
      Mary Therese Giblin is a theology teacher and campus minister.
      “Ed Sajdak Chaplain esajdak@stlaurence.com”
      Ed Sajdak is listed as Chaplain.
    2. St. Laurence Names Father Mike Foley '74 Priest in Residence (June 25, 2026)stlaurence.com/news/foley · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “As priest in residence, Father Foley will play a central role in the spiritual life of the school. His responsibilities will include celebrating Mass and the sacraments, providing spiritual guidance and pastoral care, supporting campus ministry initiatives and helping students deepen their relationship with Christ.”
      The priest in residence celebrates Mass and the sacraments, gives spiritual guidance and supports campus ministry.
  • Four Kairos retreats are scheduled during the 2026-27 school year.
    Sources (4)
    1. Kairos Retreat - St. Laurence High School Calendarstlaurence.tandem.co/index.php?type=view&action=event&id=8236 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Kairos Retreat | Tuesday, October 27, 2026 to Friday, October 30, 2026”
      A Kairos retreat is held October 27-30, 2026.
    2. Kairos Retreat - St. Laurence High School Calendarstlaurence.tandem.co/index.php?type=view&action=event&id=8237 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Kairos Retreat | Tuesday, January 5, 2027 to Friday, January 8, 2027”
      A Kairos retreat is held January 5-8, 2027.
    3. Kairos Retreat - St. Laurence High School Calendarstlaurence.tandem.co/index.php?type=view&action=event&id=8238 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Kairos Retreat | Tuesday, February 16, 2027 to Friday, February 19, 2027”
      A Kairos retreat is held February 16-19, 2027.
    4. Kairos Retreat - St. Laurence High School Calendarstlaurence.tandem.co/index.php?type=view&action=event&id=8239 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Kairos Retreat | Tuesday, April 20, 2027 to Friday, April 23, 2027”
      A Kairos retreat is held April 20-23, 2027.
  • The four-stage Path to Advocacy teaches social justice advocacy, following the Edmund Rice Essential Elements, which include solidarity with the poor.
    Sources (2)
    1. Path to Advocacy - St. Laurence High Schoolstlaurence.com/path-to-advocacy · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Advocacy drives social justice and educates our students about how to drive the change they want to see in the world. Advocacy is at the root of essential elements 3 and 5 which celebrate diversity, inclusion, acceptance, and the dignity of every person.”
      The Path to Advocacy program teaches social justice advocacy.
      “Freshman (Awareness) Sophomore (Identify) Junior (Communicate) Senior (Act)”
      The Path to Advocacy has a stage for each grade.
    2. Essential Elements - St. Laurence High Schoolstlaurence.com/essential-elements · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Stand in Solidarity with those Marginalized by Poverty and Injustice”
      One Essential Element is solidarity with those marginalized by poverty and injustice.

Concerns

  • Campus Ministry is the only Catholic student group in the club list.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Activities - St. Laurence High Schoolstlaurence.com/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Business Club/DECA Campus Ministry Career Exploration”
      Campus Ministry is listed among student clubs and activities.
  • The calendar lists only occasional class and special Masses.
    Sources (4)
    1. Freshmen Welcome Mass - St. Laurence High School Calendarstlaurence.tandem.co/index.php?type=view&action=event&id=8345 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshmen Welcome Mass | Sunday, August 16, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am | | Gym Kavanagh Stadium”
      A Freshmen Welcome Mass was held August 16, 2026.
    2. 9/11 Remembrance Mass - St. Laurence High School Calendarstlaurence.tandem.co/index.php?type=view&action=event&id=14052 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “9/11 Remembarance Mass | Friday, September 11, 2026 7:45 am - 8:30 am | | The Chapel”
      A 9/11 Remembrance Mass was held in the chapel on September 11, 2026.
    3. Junior Ring Mass & Ceremony - St. Laurence High School Calendarstlaurence.tandem.co/index.php?type=view&action=event&id=9870 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Junior Ring Mass & Ceremony | Thursday, November 12, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm”
      The Junior Ring Mass is November 12, 2026.
    4. Class of 2027 - Baccalaureate Mass - St. Laurence High School Calendarstlaurence.tandem.co/index.php?type=view&action=event&id=10505 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Class of 2027 - Baccalaureate Mass | Thursday, May 20, 2027 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | | St Albert the Great Catholic School”
      The Class of 2027 Baccalaureate Mass is May 20, 2027, at St. Albert the Great.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and School Chapel, St. Laurence High School

  • Address: 5556 West 77th Street, Burbank, IL 60459
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: stlaurence.com, verified Oct. 8, 2026, stlaurence.com, verified Oct. 8, 2026, stlaurence.com, verified Oct. 8, 2026, stlaurence.tandem.co, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Baccalaureate MassOff campus
    May 20, 2027, 7:00 PM
    Class of 2027 Baccalaureate Mass at St. Albert the Great.
    stlaurence.tandem.co
  • 9/11 Remembrance MassOn campus
    Sept. 11, 2026, 7:45 AM
    Mass in the school chapel.
    stlaurence.tandem.co, stlaurence.com
  • Freshmen Welcome Mass
    Aug. 16, 2026, 10:00 AM
    Mass welcoming the freshman class, listed in the Gym and Kavanagh Stadium.
    stlaurence.tandem.co
  • Junior Ring Mass & Ceremony
    Nov. 12, 2026, 7:00 PM
    Mass and ring ceremony for the junior class.
    stlaurence.tandem.co

Faith formation 1

  • Path to Advocacy
    Grades 9-12
    Four-stage program (Awareness, Identify, Communicate, Act) that teaches students to advocate for social justice and the dignity of every person.
    stlaurence.com, stlaurence.com, stlaurence.com

Clubs and groups 1

  • Campus Ministry
    Campus Ministry listed among student clubs and activities; the campus minister is Mary Therese Giblin.
    stlaurence.com, stlaurence.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 (6)
  1. Faculty - St. Laurence High Schoolstlaurence.com/faculty · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Mary Therese Giblin Teacher - Theology & Campus Minister mgiblin@stlaurence.com”
    Mary Therese Giblin is a theology teacher and campus minister.
    “Mary Therese Giblin Teacher - Theology & Campus Minister mgiblin@stlaurence.com”
    Mary Therese Giblin is a theology teacher and campus minister.
  2. St. Laurence Names Father Mike Foley '74 Priest in Residence (June 25, 2026)stlaurence.com/news/foley · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “As priest in residence, Father Foley will play a central role in the spiritual life of the school. His responsibilities will include celebrating Mass and the sacraments, providing spiritual guidance and pastoral care, supporting campus ministry initiatives and helping students deepen their relationship with Christ.”
    The priest in residence celebrates Mass and the sacraments, gives spiritual guidance and supports campus ministry.
  3. Clubs and Activities - St. Laurence High Schoolstlaurence.com/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Business Club/DECA Campus Ministry Career Exploration”
    Campus Ministry is listed among student clubs and activities.
  4. About - St. Laurence High Schoolstlaurence.com/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The complex includes a chapel, five academic wings”
    The campus includes a chapel.
  5. Faith and Spirituality - St. Laurence High Schoolstlaurence.com/faith-and-spirituality · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “5556 West 77th Street, Burbank, IL 60459 (708) 458-6900 vikings@stlaurence.com”
    The school is at 5556 West 77th Street, Burbank, IL 60459.
  6. 9/11 Remembrance Mass - St. Laurence High School Calendarstlaurence.tandem.co/index.php?type=view&action=event&id=14052 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “9/11 Remembarance Mass | Friday, September 11, 2026 7:45 am - 8:30 am | | The Chapel”
    A 9/11 Remembrance Mass was held in the chapel on September 11, 2026.

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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.
39 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.76%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.15.8 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Chicago, IL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)1,030
Students in grades 9–121,030
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio15.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges76%
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

Archdiocese of Chicago

His Eminence Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

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

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Yes. St. Laurence H.s. is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Its sponsor is Congregation of Christian Brothers (Edmund Rice Christian Brothers).

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