St Francis DeSales High School

Why Your Gift Matters

When you give through Give for Good, you’re not just making a donation—you’re opening doors for every young man at DeSales. Your gift directly supports the Fr. Jude Cattelona Annual Fund, which touches every student by helping cover essential operating expenses and providing much-needed financial aid. More than half of our students rely on this support to make a DeSales education possible.

This year, your generosity goes even further: every dollar you give on September 18 will be doubled thanks to a $20,000 matching challenge. That means together we can raise $40,000 in just 24 hours to continue building futures rooted in faith, character, and excellence.

Your gift—no matter the size—has the power to change lives. Will you help us meet the challenge?

Mission Statement

St. Francis DeSales High School shapes young men to be moral, ethical and responsible leaders by providing a personal, comprehensive, Catholic education based on the pillars of Faith • Brotherhood • Tradition.

Statement of Philosophy

DeSales High School is an all-male, college-preparatory Catholic school committed to the total development of its students. Inspired by principles articulated at its founding in 1956, DeSales presents young men with an education that fosters their spiritual, intellectual, social and physical growth. This cultivation of mind, spirit, and body has an immediate objective of preparation for post-secondary success with an ultimate mission of guiding them to be competent, concerned, responsible and ethical builders of God’s kingdom. DeSales provides challenging, engaging studies in a personalized learning environment, giving special attention to the academic and social needs of each individual student. Embracing high standards of character, commitment, and achievement, DeSales encourages students to think critically and creatively and to act ethically. To these ends, DeSales utilizes proven and effective modes of instruction to educate each individual based on the pillars of the DeSales experiences: Faith • Brotherhood • Tradition.