The Catholic Conference is a Massachusetts high school athletic conference whose member institutions are located primarily in Eastern part of Massachusetts. Its nine members include only all-boys and all-girls Catholic high schools. The Catholic Conference participates in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Division I in sports competitions.
| Conference | MIAA |
|---|---|
| Division | I |
| No. of teams | 9 - 6 Boys / 3 Girls |
| Region | Greater Boston |
The Catholic Conference is regarded as one of the most accomplished sports conferences in terms of its winning reputation, with 17 state football championships, 9 basketball championships, 34 ice hockey championships, and 15 swimming championships.
Member schools
editCurrent members
editThe Catholic Conference consists of 10 member institutions located primarily in Eastern Massachusetts. The geographic domain of the conference stretches from Shrewsbury in the west to Hingham in the east and from Danvers in the north to Westwood in the south.
On July 1, 2021, St. John's High School of Shrewsbury formally joined the Catholic Conference as the sixth boys' school. The Pioneers played the 2020–21 season in the Catholic Conference bubble due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1]
Since July 1, 2023, the 9 members of the Catholic Conference are:
| Institution | Location | Founded | Joined | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys’ Division | |||||||
| Boston College High School | Boston, Massachusetts | 1863 | Private | 1,700[2] | Eagles | ||
| Catholic Memorial School | West Roxbury, Massachusetts | 1957 | 1957 | Private | 707 | Knights | |
| Malden Catholic High School | Malden, Massachusetts | 1936 | Private | 600 | Lancers | ||
| St. John's High School | Shrewsbury, Massachusetts | 1898 | 2021 | Private | 872 | Pioneers | |
| St. John's Preparatory School | Danvers, Massachusetts | 1907 | Private | 1,650 | Eagles | ||
| Xaverian Brothers High School | Westwood, Massachusetts | 1963 | 1963 | Private | 880 | Hawks | |
| Girls’ Division | |||||||
| Fontbonne Academy | Milton, Massachusetts | 1954 | Private | 311 | Ducks | ||
| Notre Dame Academy | Hingham, Massachusetts | 1853 | Private | 600 | Cougars | ||
| Ursuline Academy | Dedham, Massachusetts | 1819 | Private | 450 | Bears | ||
6miles
Boys division member 
Girls division member 
Former memberFormer members
edit| School | Location | Type | Founded | Joined | Left | Division | Current Conference | Nickname |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Bosco Technical High School | Boston, Massachusetts | Private | 1946 | 1946 | 1998 | Boys | None (Closed) | Bears |
| Mount Alvernia High School | Newton, Massachusetts | Private | 1935 | 2023 | Girls | None (Closed) | Mustangs | |
| Nazareth Academy | Wakefield, Massachusetts | Private | 2009 | 2016 | Girls | None (Closed) | Dragons | |
| Our Lady of Nazareth Academy | Wakefield, Massachusetts | Private | 1947 | 2009 | Girls | None (Closed) | Dragons |
Ice hockey
editThe Catholic Conference boasts very strong hockey programs. The conference has combined to win the Super 8 Hockey Tournament 22 times since its inception in 1991. Catholic Memorial has won the tournament 13 times, Boston College High School has won 6 times, and Malden Catholic has won 5 times.[3]
Super 8 Championships
| School | Appearances | Wins | Losses | Championships | Years Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Memorial School | 17 | 61 | 15 | 13 | 2009, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991 |
| Boston College High School | 14 | 48 | 18 | 6 | 2019, 2018, 2007, 2006, 2002, 1996 |
| Malden Catholic High School | 8 | 29 | 6 | 5 | 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 |
| St. John's Preparatory School | 10 | 12 | 18 | 1 | 2015 |
| Xaverian Brothers High School | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Rivalries
edit| Rivalries | |
|---|---|
| BC High | Catholic Memorial |
| BC High | St. John's Prep |
| Xaverian | St. John's Prep |
| Xaverian | Catholic Memorial |
| Catholic Memorial | St. John's Prep |
| Malden Catholic | St. John's Prep |
References
edit- ^ Garven, Rich (September 21, 2020). "Right time arrives for St. John's move". Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "As applications drop, BC High School ponders its future - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2017-05-21.
- ^ "Super 8: Malden Catholic beats Austin Prep for its third straight title". Boston Globe. 2013-03-08. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
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