Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy is an elementary Pre-K through Grade 8 school, located on multiple campuses in the Dorchester and Mattapan neighborhoods of the City of Boston, that dynamically prepares children for life in the 21st century. A stimulating and robust curriculum, enlightened by Catholic teaching, offers all our students an excellent education in a faith-filled and supportive environment. Our Academy strives to create an atmosphere where the Gospel message is proclaimed, community in Christ is experienced, service to our brothers and sisters is the norm and thanksgiving and worship of God is reverently and joyfully celebrated.
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Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy accepts applications all year round. To apply for the current school year, contact the Regional Office or the campus of your choice at
617-265-0019!
The Academy is currently accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year. Click here to find out how you can join us in the fall of 2012!
Click here to apply for FACTS Grant and Aid or click here for the financial aid worksheet!
Click here to read the May newsletter.
Summer Programs 2012
Click here for the application for the June Arts Program and the 2012 Summer Program!
Go Unplugged with PJP for May!
PJPIICA Students Perform at The Strand Theatre
On May 4, 200 PJP students performed at The Strand Theatre in Dorchester with the Boston Classical Orchestra. Click here to see photos of the performance! Click here to see a video of the performance!
Author Dennis Lehane Visits PJPIICA
Dennis Lehane, author of such best-sellers Mystic River, Shutter Island, and The Given Day, recently visited the Columbia Campus to speak with students and faculty. Click here to see photos of the visit!
John Hancock Financial Pledges $1 million
In a press conference held on Monday, March 26, 2012, John Hancock Financial pledged $1 million to Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy through the Campaign for Catholic Schools. Click here for more information or click here to watch a video of the day!
Financial Aid
Last chance to apply for Financial Aid! Click here for a listing of Financial Aid Open Houses being held in March.