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Celebrating Cathedral’s Centennial
A century of impact. A future of possibilities.
Founded in 1926, Cathedral High School has been transforming the lives of Boston-area students and families for an entire century.
For the past 100 years, our mission has thrived thanks to the generosity and dedication of our community.
As we enter into our next century, we do so on a historic high note.
100
years of transformational change
100%
of students receive financial aid thanks to your generosity
100%
college acceptance rate for 20+ years
Upcoming Opportunities to Celebrate
Join us as we celebrate our Centennial Year throughout 2026!
Stay tuned for additional events and details.
3/12 - Centennial Alumni Breakfast
Join us as Cathedral High School joyfully celebrates a historic milestone—our 100th birthday—at the Centennial Alumni Breakfast.
Reconnect with classmates, share memories over a delicious meal, and learn about where the school is today, including an exciting look at our new strategic plan. Cap off the morning by revisiting familiar spaces and seeing what’s new with a campus tour.
This event is free to attend. Spouses and significant others are welcome to join us.
Please RSVP to mmurphy@cathedralboston.org by March 5th.
3/19 - Cathedral Day
Cathedral Day is the single biggest fundraising day for the Cathedral Fund. We look forward to making our Centennial Cathedral Day the most impactful one yet!
4/14 - Hall of Fame Induction
Join us to honor the academic and athletic accomplishments of Cathedral alumni!
- Date: Thursday, April 14, 2026
- Location: Cathedral High School
More details to follow.
5/2 - Golden Diploma
Save the Date! The Golden Diploma Ceremony for the Class of 1976 will take place on May 2nd!
- Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Location: Cathedral High School
Additional details to follow.
5/14 - President's Society Reception
Save the Date! The 2026 President’s Society Reception will take place on May 14, 2026.
- Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
- Location: Cathedral High School
Additional details to follow.
5/30 - Class of 2026 Commencement
Celebrate our Centennial Class at the Class of 2026 Commencement!
- Date: Satuday, May 30 2026
- Location: Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston.
Additional details to follow.
6/8 - 25th Annual AASF Golf Tournament
This year not only marks Cathedral’s Centennila, but also the 25th Annual Adopt-A-Student Foundation Golf Tournament at Salem Country Club! Join us for a spectacular day celebrating our mission and raising critixacl funds to support our scholars.
- Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
- Location: Salem Country Club, Peabody, MA
Congratulations to Cathedral's 100 Centennial Heroes
At the Adopt-A-Student Foundation Gala, we honored 100 Centennial Heroes.
This inspiring collection of individuals, groups, corporations, and foundations has played an instrumental role in empowering the Cathedral’s mission. Their unwavering dedication, generosity, and service represent the thousands of community members who have supported our scholars’ success for 100 years.
Gratitude Report: Centennial Edition
We are pleased to share Cathedral’s Gratitude Report for the 2025 fiscal year. We are immensely grateful to all those who support our mission of providing a holistic, rigorous education to families who would otherwise not have access.
Cathedral Day 2026: Centennial Edition
Cathedral Day is the single biggest fundraising day for the Cathedral Fund. We look forward to making our Centennial Cathedral Day the most impactful one yet!
Cathedral's History and Legacy
Founded in 1926 by Boston Cardinal O’Connell, Cathedral High School has been a mainstay in the South End for an entire century. Founded with the financial support of benefactor Mary C. Keith, Cathedral has continued to rely on the generosity of so many in order to serve Boston-area families for the past century.
