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Cathedral Now, Cathedral Forever
The Adopt-A-Student’s historic $60 million campaign to fund Cathedral’s mission and educate the next century of scholars.
As Cathedral High School approaches our centennial celebration in 2026, we do so knowing there is nothing more important than ensuring our life-changing mission will continue to transform the lives of deserving young students for decades to come.
In 2021, with that goal in mind, the Adopt-A-Student Foundation launched the most ambitious campaign in the school’s storied history and one of the most impressive fundraising efforts in Catholic education across the country! Fueled by an unprecedented $30 million match by a proud Cathedral alum, the $60 million Cathedral Now, Cathedral Forever campaign set out to sustain Cathedral’s mission for the next century!
The graphic below is inclusive of an incredible $2,000,000 challenge grant from an anonymous foundation, that will be matched in full once we raise the remaining $1,000,000!
Campaign Impact to Date
Endow life-changing scholarships that eliminate financial barriers for low-income families to obtain a strong Catholic education.
In our unique financial model, tuition represents less than 10% of Cathedral’s revenue.
Recruit, attract, and retain top-quality teachers who are instrumental in educating Cathedral scholars.
On average, Cathedral teacher salaries have increased by 20% over the past three years, a reflection of our commitment to teaching excellence, and we need to continue to reward their critical work.
Develop necessary programs for an engaging and transformative student experience.
Examples include expanded internship opportunities, the establishment of the Daley Center for Campus Ministry, and strengthened STEAM programs.
Maintain our historical campus that serves as a second home to our scholars.
Critical building upgrades and repairs including boiler, roof, lighting, building facade, and classroom improvements are in progress and require further investment.
“It is so motivating to know that the anonymous $30 million donor was once a Cathedral student in the same shoes as me. Someday, I will give back to Cathedral students because I know their potential – just as you know my potential and invested in me. Thank you to all who have contributed to the Cathedral Now, Cathedral Forever campaign. You’ve helped me reach the level of readiness that I need to be successful in my future as a student at Wentworth Institute of Technology and as a future architect.”
Laura ’24
Campaign Leadership
His Eminence, Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley, OFM Cap
Honorary Chair
Sister Mary Black, CSJ
Honorary Chair
Peter Lynch
Honorary Chair
James Curvey
Executive Chair
C. Michael Daley ’54 and Janet Richards Daley ’55
Executive Chairs
Dorothy and John J. Remondi ’54
Executive Chairs
Paul Busby
Co-Chair
John Drew
Co-Chair
Bob O’Neill
Co-Chair
Jay Allen
Leadership Committee
Paul Francisco ’89
Leadership Committee
Mike Muldowney
Leadership Committee
Rev. Msgr. Kevin O’Leary
Leadership Committee
Karen O’Toole
Leadership Committee
Double your Impact
The Cathedral Now, Cathedral Forever campaign offers donors at all levels a wide range of opportunities to make a difference in the futures of Cathedral High School scholars. When you invest in the Adopt-A-Student Foundation and Cathedral scholars, you make a lasting impact, and your gift to the CNCF campaign will be doubled through the generous $30 million match. We are so grateful for your support and interest in our mission!
- Gifts of Cash
- A Planned gift to the Sister Mary Black Legacy Society – including legacy bequests, appreciated securities, donor-advised funds, gifts from an IRA, annuities, and more. Planned gifts will be matched for those 80 years or older
- Student Scholarship Endowments: A donation of $25k or more, plus the match, created a named scholarship fund to support our students in perpetuity
- Capital investments and naming opportunities
- Gifts in Honor or in Memory of a loved one
- Employer Matching gifts
- And more!
