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THE XAVERIAN BROTHERSThe Xaverian Brothers were founded by Theodore James Ryken in 1839 in Bruges, Belgium. On August 16, 1854, a small group of Xaverians opened two schools in Louisville, Kentucky. Today, Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools can be found in Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts and New York as well as in Middletown, CT. The Brothers also work in various apostolates in California, Florida, South Carolina, Virginia and South Dakota. Xaverian foreign missionary work continues in Bolivia, Haiti, Kenya, Uganda, Lithuania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Click here to link to the Xaverian Brothers web page. XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL
FOUNDATIONXavier High School was founded in 1963 by The Most Rev. Vincent J. Hines, second bishop of the Diocese of Norwich, as a Catholic secondary school for young men. It is sponsored jointly by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich and the Congregation of the Brothers of Saint Francis Xavier. The school was incorporated under the laws of the State of Connecticut on February 18, 1963. From the foundation of the school until the present, Xavier has maintained an educational philosophy which seeks "to impress upon students the dignity of the human person created by God, to guide and counsel students, and to help them prepare for college, for life work, and above all, for life itself." (Statement of Aims and Objectives as published in the 1963 brochure) Although it has been adapted to changing times and circumstances, Xavier's philosophy has nevertheless remained essentially consonant with this original statement. Within the Catholic tradition and within the context of a Christian community, Xavier seeks to educate the whole man, spirit, mind and body. Through academic, religious, service, athletic and extracurricular programs, the school endeavors to form a man who is academically competent, spiritually alive and physically sound. By providing a community centered on Judeo-Christian values, the school seeks to support the student in his growth as a human being and to instill in him a sense of responsibility for the gifts which are his.
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Xavier High School welcomes students of all denominations from throughout Connecticut. To meet the needs of the 21st Century, a 27,000 square foot building addition was completed in October 1999, updating and expanding the school's facilities. St. Joseph Hall is home to a state-of-the-art science floor, a new, air conditioned dining hall and the Galluzzo Media Technology Center. Refurbished areas in the original building provide additional athletic facilities including a new, well-equipped weight room, new showers and locker areas. A new art studio and a new music room with a full complement of musical instruments and individual practice rooms have been incorporated to expand our fine arts capabilities.