These are Catholic high schools in the state of Illinois which were once in operation, but were closed. Some are from the very early part of the 20th Century or even the late 19th Century. Click on the name of the school for details. As possible, we have listed the schools by Diocese.

Do you have any information, photos, articles, memorabilia regarding these or other Catholic high schools? It would be great to add it to this collection. No need to send originals, photocopies or scans are fine. E-mail here.

 Diocese of Springfield

Below are vintage directories of schools from 1965 presented for nostalgia and historic purposes. Please note that some schools included in these vintage listings may still be open. You may refer to the listings under Current Schools for cross-reference.

 

Diocese of Rockford

 

Diocese of Belleville

Diocese of Peoria

 

Diocese of Joliet

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