The Legacy

Our Legacy & A Future Built on Faith

Saint Paul Diocesan Junior/Senior High School carries forward a proud legacy of Catholic education that began more than a century ago in Worcester. Born from the traditions of Holy Name Central Catholic High School and St. Peter-Marian Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School, Saint Paul represents the continuation of generations of educators, families, alumni, and students who have been shaped by faith, service, and academic excellence.

In December 2019, Bishop Robert J. McManus announced the merger of the two Worcester diocesan junior/senior high schools, bringing together the rich histories of Holy Name and St. Peter-Marian to form a newly constituted diocesan high school. Following a period of thoughtful consultation, Bishop McManus announced in March 2020 that the new school would be named in honor of Saint Paul, the patron saint of the Diocese of Worcester. The school would continue this legacy at the former Holy Name campus at 144 Granite Street, Worcester.

Today, Saint Paul honors the traditions that came before while creating a new future, one where students are formed in faith, challenged academically, and inspired to serve. The story continues. The legacy grows. We are stronger together.

Timeline

Legacy Timeline

  • (1901)Holy Name of Jesus School founded on Illinois Street, Worcester staffed by the Sisters of Saint Anne (SSA)
  • (1922)Saint Peter's School founded on Main Street, Worcester staffed by the Sisters of Saint Joseph (SSJ)
  • (1923)Saint Peter's School expands and establishes a High School on Main Street, Worcester
  • (1945)Holy Name of Jesus School expands and establishes a High School on Illinois Street, Worcester
  • (1963)Marian High School founded on Grove Street, Worcester staffed by the Sisters of Mercy (RSM)
  • (1967)Holy Name Central Catholic High School opens a new campus on Granite Street, Worcester
  • (1976)Saint Peter's High School and Marian High School merge and form St. Peter-Marian Central Catholic High School located at the former Marian High campus
  • (2020)St. Peter-Marian Central Catholic Jr/Sr High School and Holy Name Central Catholic Jr/Sr High School merge and form the newly established Saint Paul Diocesan Jr/Sr High School at the former Holy Name campus on Granite Street

Honoring the Past. Inspiring the Future.

Saint Paul stands on the shoulders of generations of students, families, faculty, staff, religious communities, and alumni who built a foundation of faith, excellence, and service.

Rooted in proud
Catholic traditions
A place where students
are known, challenged, and inspired
Forming the whole person
- mind, body, and spirit

Stronger Together in Faith, Community & Education.