History, Mission & Vision

We believe in educating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to fostering a nurturing environment where students can grow academically, deepen their faith, and develop the character and skills needed to lead and serve in a rapidly changing world.

Explore our website to learn more about what makes Gloucester Catholic a unique and welcoming community.

We invite you to visit our campus, meet our passionate educators, and see firsthand how we prepare students for a bright and promising future.

Join us at Gloucester Catholic High School, where tradition inspires excellence and every student is part of a family.

Why Choose Gloucester Catholic?

Academic Excellence: With 21 Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses, we challenge our students to reach their highest potential and prepare them for success in college and beyond.

Personalized Attention: Our 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio ensures that every student receives the individual attention and support they need to thrive.

Engaging Activities: We offer over 40 clubs and extracurricular activities, providing opportunities for students to explore their interests, develop new skills, and make lifelong friends.

Athletic Pride: Our baseball program holds the most state championships in New Jersey, showcasing our commitment to excellence in athletics.

College-Ready: Students can choose from over 50 college electives, giving them a head start on their higher education journey.

Generous Scholarships: We award more than $150,000 in freshman scholarships each year, making a Gloucester Catholic education accessible to many families.

1733

St. Josephs parish in Philadelphia founded

1781

President George Washington hears Mass at St. Joseph’s in celebration of American victory over the British

1789

Diocese of Baltimore established with John Carroll as first American Bishop

1808

Diocese of Philadelphia founded, Diocese of Baltimore becomes the first Archdiocese in the United States

1840s

Boom in Catholic immigration to US from Europe

1848

Saint Mary’s parish of Gloucester is established

1852-1853

First Plenary Council of Baltimore and Diocese of Mewark founded

1858

St. Mary’s school established

1873

Sisters of St. Dominic arrive in Gloucester to administer St. Mary’s School

1889-1893

Present structures of St. Mary’s School dedicated

1906

Present structure of Dominican Center dedicated as St. Mary’s Convent residence for the Dominican Sisters & Commercial course classes begin

1926

Berryman estate purchased by Msgr. Maurice Bric as a site for a Catholic High School in Gloucester

1928

Gloucester Catholic/St. Mary’s High School opens at current site of “the Annex” formerly the Berryman estate & Sisters of St. Dominic serve as school administration and faculty

1930