The history of Catholic schools in the community is colorful and rich in the movements of the Holy Spirit. The following dates represent the highlights of our incredible journey as a faith community for more than 150 years!

1868

Fr. Joseph Fessler erects a parochial school and an addition to the church at St. Boniface Parish at the corner of 10th and Marshall Streets.

1899

St. Mary’s Church and school is dedicated, serving mainly Polish speaking people.

1908

Sacred Heart School was opened following the opening of the north side parish in 1905, serving mainly the Irish members of St. Boniface.

1928

St. Andrew School and Church is established to address overcrowding at St. Boniface Parish.

1928

St. Paul School opens with an enrollment of 170 students following the parish being established in 1922.

1932

Due to the growth of Sacred Heart Parish, Holy Innocents Church and school is dedicated.

1965

Roncalli High School is founded by the people of ten Catholic parishes in Manitowoc and Two Rivers.  It is named for Angelo Guiseppi Roncalli (Pope John XXIII), who symbolized values such as community, openness, and receptiveness to change.  

Roncalli celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015 and is supported by 12 parishes in the region.  Presently, the school serves students in a 4 county area. Roncalli believes in the education of the whole person, including the need for spiritual, personal, academic, social and physical development.

1989

The 6 Catholic schools in the city of Manitowoc form the Maitowoc Area Catholic system. (MACS)

2005

The 6 parishes of Manitowoc proclaim the establishment of the newly organized St. Francis of Assisi Parish.

2006

The former Manitowoc Area Catholic School System becomes St. Francis of Assisi School, serving students from 3k-grade 8.

2020

The Diocese of Green Bay helps to establish the merger of SFA School and Roncalli High School, forming Roncalli Catholic Schools.  The new regional school is supported by 12 Catholic parishes serving students from 3k-Grade 12.

Roncalli Catholic Schools is committed to the parishes, families and students in the region.  Our dedication continues to be the values of service, spiritual growth, academic achievement, and community.