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The mission of Cathedral High School is to provide a human, religious, and academic education to you Times were not always easy for John Baptist de La Salle.

The Brothers were founded by Saint John Baptist de La Salle in 1679 - 1680. The Founder was responsible for establishing Christian Schools in France. Although he never had the intention of establishing schools nor of directing teachers he gradually found himself involved in the work of education by training teachers and founding parish schools. His desire in training teachers was for them to be go

od role models for the students as well as competent educators who would prepare their students for the world they would face in their futures. De La Salle saw very clearly the importance of providing an education that could guarantee each child an opportunity to participate more fully in the life of society and of the Church. Although men came to the Brothers but many left because they had gained a career to support themselves as lay teachers. Many also left the Brothers because the life of the early Brothers was very strict and harsh. Because the vocation of a teaching Brother was new, the Brothers were ridiculed because of the new religious garb that they chose to wear. The schools the Brothers established were seen as a competitor with other schools that existed. In fact, John Baptist de La Salle was taken by the School Masters. There was also disease that caused the death of many Brothers. In some situations the Brothers were torn between the Founder and the local pastor; there were times that the pastor wanted complete control over the Brothers in the parish school. In these situations John Baptist de La Salle would withdraw the Brothers immediately. Also there were times when the Brothers just abandoned the Founder. Things looked so bleak on November 21, 1691 that John Baptist de La Salle and two Brothers pronounced what became known as the Heroic Vow. The three men vowed they would "work as long as life lasts in order to establish the Institute of the Brothers." They vowed before God and one another that they would remain faithful to their mission as Christian educators even if it meant they had to "beg for alms and live on bread alone". The remainder of his life De La Salle established many more schools in France. At the time of his death, April 7, 1719, a Good Friday, John Baptist de La Salle had about 100 Brothers in his new religious community who were teaching in Lasallian schools. He left behind a legacy that continues today throughout the world in 83 countries. The Brothers of the Christian Schools arrived in California in the year 1868. The Archbishop of San Francisco, Archbishop Alemany, had founded Saint Mary's College but it was floundering. He was desperately trying to get the Brothers to come to San Francisco to manage the college because he knew the Brothers to be successful school administrators. Although the Brothers had been approached by Archbishop Alemany there were simply not enough Brothers to send to the West Coast. Finally the Archbishop appealed directly to the Vatican. In his request he stated that the Brothers of the Christian Schools were desperately needed to save Saint Mary's College. And so a small band of Brothers from New York were sent to San Francisco. In 1870 the Brothers expanded to Southern California. They took charge of an academy of about thirty students attached to Mission Santa Inez. This proved to be a successful work of the Brothers as they established a farm as part of the school. Poultry and produce from the school farm was sent to Saint Mary's College. In 1883 the Mission became part of the Monterey Diocese, at that time the Brothers decided to withdraw from this educational work. In 1923, Right Reverend Monsignor George Donahoe requested that the Brothers take charge of the upper grades for boys at Sacred Heart School. Two years later the Most Reverend John J. Cantwell, Archbishop of Los Angeles, built a central high school in the city. The Brothers were then transferred from the parish school to Cathedral High School. Here begins the long history of the Brothers service in the city of Los Angeles.
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04/06/2026

Happy Easter from Cathedral High School! ✝️

May this joyful season bring peace, hope, and blessings to our entire community.

03/25/2026

“In Today’s Gospel we hear of Mary’s Fiat—latin for “let it be done”. Though young and betrothed, Mary recognizes the importance of the choice before her and willingly accepts the conditions of an unknown future grounded in her faith for God. Like Mary, let us take a moment in prayer today to consider the areas in our life where God might be calling us to a renewed ‘yes’.”

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03/01/2026

Today, we hear about the Transfiguration of Jesus: “His face shone like the sun and his robe became white as light.” But what are we to make of this? This Second Sunday of Lent, Sophomore Amir Lopez reflects on how there are moments and places in time that, like these unknowing disciples, are God’s way of fortifying us for the journey which we are on or that is to come.
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This season of Lent, Campus Ministry would like to invite you to join us as we reflect on the meaning of Lent and what it means to us as a school community. Every Sunday, hear from some of our community members as they reflect on the Gospel passage leading up to Easter Sunday. Check your emails every Monday or look for our post on Sunday Mornings!
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Live Jesus in Our Hearts.

02/23/2026

Yesterday, Jesus was driven to the desert to be tempted by the devil. What were his temptations? What are our temptations? This first Sunday of Lent, Mr. Ryan reflects on whether earthly, material possessions are inherently bad or if we just need to reorient our values to reflect what truly matters: the Kingdom of God.
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This season of Lent the Religion Department, with Campus Ministry, would like to invite you to join us as we reflect on the meaning of Lent and what it means to us. Every Sunday, hear from some of our community members as well as students as they reflect on the Gospel passage leading up to Easter Sunday. Check your emails every Monday or look for our post on Sunday Mornings!
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Live Jesus in Our Hearts.

01/27/2026

We are proud to announce that Cathedral High School has earned Gold status on the College Board AP School Honor Roll for the 2024–2025 school year. ⭐️📚✏️

This recognition highlights our school’s continued commitment to expanding access to Advanced Placement courses while ensuring students are supported and prepared for college success. Earning Gold status reflects the collective efforts of our students, faculty, and staff in fostering academic excellence, opportunity, and achievement.

01/20/2026

Once a Phantom, always a Phantom.

Congratulations to Cameron Haney ’15, a member of the University of Indiana Football coaching staff, on capturing the NCAA National Championship! 🏈🏆

01/02/2026

Happy New Year, Phantoms! 🎆

Wishing everyone a successful year ahead.

12/05/2025

Please join us for our second annual Christmas concert on Thursday, December 11th at 7:00 pm in the theatre. The concert will feature our Phantom House Bands and the Cathedral Choir. Please pay what you are able. We suggest a donation of $10 per person. Cash only, please. Donations will be collected at the door. We hope to see you there! 🎄🎶

12/02/2025

On Giving Tuesday, we come together to celebrate the power of generosity and compassion. It’s a reminder to give back, even the smallest gift can make a big difference in our students. Please help us continue making a positive impact on the students we serve. Join your fellow alumni and friends in making a gift. Donate TODAY!

Link is in our bio. 🔗

11/11/2025

Today we honor the brave men and women who have served. Thank you for your dedication and courage!

10/30/2025

📣 Join us for Cathedral High School’s Open House on Sunday, November 2nd, from 1–3 PM — no RSVP required!

📚 Discover the incredible opportunities that await at Cathedral. ✝️ Learn about our commitment to a quality Catholic education rooted in the Lasallian tradition. Meet our dedicated faculty, staff, and coaches, tour our campus, and see firsthand why Cathedral is a great place to learn, grow, and succeed.

📝 Our application is now open online!

https://www.cathedralhighschool.org/admissions

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1253 Bishops Road
Los Angeles, CA
90012

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Monday	8am - 2pm
Tuesday	8am - 3pm
Wednesday	8am - 2pm
Thursday	8am - 2pm
Friday	8am - 2pm