About BFC

Bishop Foley Catholic's mission and ministry is to form young minds, get to know and love Christ, while at the same time receiving an excellent academic education. BFC is a warm and welcoming community that offers many opportunities for growth in academic excellence, friendships, teamwork, and faith. In turn, BFC benefits from the many talents and gifts our students bring to the community.

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Admissions

Join the Foley Family! When you take part in on-campus tours, Venture for a Day experiences, and open houses, you will be able to discover what it means to be part of our extraordinary community and how we can assist you as you venture to become the very best version of yourself.

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Academics 

Bishop Foley Catholic offers a college preparatory academic program with more than 100 courses and 20 AP and honors classes. In addition to the traditional required high school classes, Foley includes additional course offerings in STEM, performing/visual arts, foreign language, theology, and more.

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Student Life

Ventures at Bishop Foley Catholic can explore a diverse mix of clubs and extracurricular activities that appeal to a variety of interests. Students can participate in clubs that explore music, performing arts, visual arts, community service, faith, science, technology, and much more.

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Athletics

Bishop Foley Catholic’s mission and ministry is to form young minds, get to know and love Christ, while at the same time receiving an excellent academic education. BFC is a warm and welcoming community that offers many opportunities for growth in academic excellence, friendships, teamwork, and faith.

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Faith

Bishop Foley Catholic High school strives to be a Christ-centered school that encourages students and staff to live as missionary disciples. We accomplish this mission by rooting our day in countless opportunities to pray, serve and learn.

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Alumni

Foley alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends of our beloved school understand the value of a Bishop Foley Catholic education. We are ever grateful to those who support our Mission, which is to provide a Christ-centered environment that emphasizes academic excellence to develop the whole person in mind, body and spirit.

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Bishop Foley Catholic to Host a Day of Service

Bishop Foley Catholic to Host a Day of Service

Jessica Knapik
September 30, 2022 / 5 mins read
Bishop Foley Catholic High School’s annual “Be the Difference Day” is the school’s single largest community service program. It was started by BFC President, Fr. Gerry LeBoeuf, to honor our former campus minister, Marisa LaRocca, who passed away. The event calls our students to live their baptismal mission of service to others, especially those most in need. Part of Bishop Foley Catholic’s mission and identity is to become servant leaders. This day of service provides students a way to live out the mission and positively impact the Metro Detroit community by helping those in need.
This service day is coordinated by a committee of 21 students, under the guidance of the BFC Mission & Ministry Director, Ashley Hursin as well as President Father Gerry LeBoeuf. Students contact local organizations to set up service jobsites, distribute a skills inventory to all interested participants, and assign volunteers to jobsites. Service sites are selected based on interest from students and organizations that have been involved in previous years. Hursin states, "Our students are aware of the growing need for volunteerism in our community. They eagerly accept opportunities to give back and to lend a helping hand.” An average of over 500 individuals volunteer for the service day, which includes Bishop Foley Catholic students, faculty, staff, parents, as well as students from Guardian Angels Catholic School. In just one day, approximately 3,200 service hours are completed! “While they are encouraged to participate in various acts of service throughout the school year, we look forward to joining together as the BFC family to make an impact," explained Hursin. In addition to students, staff and parent volunteers help play an integral role in making this service day a success.
The 2018 “Be the Difference Day” is scheduled for Friday, April 27 at over 20 job sites. Organizations include nursing homes, schools, parishes, and local non-profits. This year, a few of the organizations include Pope Francis Center in Detroit and Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Pope Francis Center in Detroit provides a variety of resources for the homeless to get back on their feet. Services include hot meals, hygiene care, and free clinics such as medical care, legal advocacy, and employment assistance. Volunteers assigned to this location will be cleaning the facility and preparing lunches for the residents. The national Make-A-Wish Foundation is known for granting wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions. Foley’s art teacher and a select group of art students will be granting a child’s wish by painting a mural in his bedroom.
While “Be the Difference Day” is BFC’s single largest community service day, the school hosts and participates in several charitable initiatives throughout the year. During the Advent season, students adopt families to provide Christmas gifts. Student athletes participate in Catholic Athletes for Christ, which is a program where they read to students at local schools. Foley has also hosted baby showers for Mary’s Mantle, a Catholic home for expectant mothers. The school is committed to serving the community and takes pride in helping their neighbors.

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