Mission & History

Mission Statement

The mission of Saint Joseph Catholic Schools is to foster a compassionate and welcoming community rooted in rigorous academic education, service, and extracurricular involvement within a Catholic faith tradition. In a safe environment, students are empowered to excel and grow holistically by developing accountability, resilience, and confidence. Through continuous engagement, our students begin a lifelong passion for learning and virtuous character development, supported by the collaborative efforts of our dedicated staff and involved parents. 

Saint Joseph Catholic School History

Saint Joseph School opened its doors on April 1, 1877, on 25th Street between Lincoln and Grant Avenues. Started in the basement of Saint Joseph Catholic Church and led by Notre Dame graduate, Florian De Voto and the Sisters of the Holy Cross, we are humbled by the fact that we are the oldest Catholic school in Utah. We have moved locations a few times over our 145-year history, but our mission has always stayed the same — to prepare the students of Ogden and its surrounding communities for a life of compassion, service and success.

Celebrating Our 145th Year

Last year we were blessed to kick off our 145th school year of Catholic education in Northern Utah! As we celebrate a new school year, we are focusing on the future and what lies ahead. We look to the bright futures of our students. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of our dreams.” Our students are our future and they have a dream and we are proud and honored to help them accomplish it.