Fr. Thomas F. Price Catholic High School is the new Catholic high school in the greater Wilmington, North Carolina area. Developed by volunteers, clergy and finance councils from St. Mark Catholic Church and School, and the Basilica of St. Mary Catholic Church and School, FTPCHS is committed to academic excellence and the integration of faith-based values, moral development, and community service.

The first phase of FTPCHS is located on the campus of the Basilica of St. Mary at 412 Ann Street in downtown Wilmington. Specifically, the high school classrooms will be in a dedicated hall on the first floor of the historic Tileston Building.

FAQs

  • The first phase of the school will be located on the Campus of the Basilica of St Mary at 412 Ann Street in downtown Wilmington.  Specifically, the classrooms will be in a dedicated hall on the first floor of the historic Tileston Building.

  • The school is unabashedly Catholic with building blocks of faith, virtue, and Catholic social teaching.  A significant opportunity exists for service at the Sr. Isaac Outreach Center which operates out of the lowest level of the Tileston building. Myriad service opportunities exist in the downtown and greater Wilmington area.  A monitoring process will be implemented.

  • The goal for Year One is one ninth grade class.  However, if demand exists, we could scale up to include a tenth grade class.

  • Yes. It will be based upon demand, which will increase over time.  If the right mix of students apply in Year One, we could have cross country, JV volleyball and JV basketball.  We are pursuing arrangements with the city for the use of nearby athletic fields to accommodate sports such as baseball, soccer and lacrosse.

  • Yes, in the first year or two, OS will fall under the umbrella of St Mary Catholic school.  Additionally, discounts will be available for the trailblazers who enroll in Years One and Two.  Applicants may apply for additionally financial support via FACTS Grants & Aid.

  • 20-25 would be ideal.  However, we have built models that accommodate a range of enrollment possibilities.

  • Yes, academic rigor is a hallmark of Catholic education.  Fr. Price Catholic will be no different.  STEM and the humanities will be emphasized. See our Academics page.

  • Yes, please visit our Academics page for an overview.  Re-visit often as greater detail is forthcoming.

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Our Namesake

Fr. Thomas F. Price Catholic High School Crest

The school's namesake, Father Thomas Frederick Price, was born on August 19, 1860, in Wilmington, North Carolina. As a youth, Price had close contact with the priests of the St. Thomas Parish in Wilmington, including Bishop James Gibbons, whom at the time was the newly appointed first Vicar Apostolic of North Carolina.

Fr. Price, together with Fr. Walsh, established the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America (popularly known as Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers). Price, along with other missioners, spent considerable time working in China, settling in Yeungkong on the South China Coast. Father Walsh chose the posthumous motto for Father Price’s life: “In caritate non ficta,” that is, “With unfeigned love,” taken from 2 Corinthians 6:6.

Learn more at: https://maryknollsociety.org/vocations/father-thomas-frederick-price/

Crest Symbology

  • Books Pattern

    In the beginning, was the word. This pattern is made up of books to represent both the word of God and the academic excellence of this institution.

  • Chi-Rho

    The Chi-Rho is one of the oldest symbols of Christ and his followers. This symbol is on Father Price’s tomb, and is used often by the Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers.

  • Water Pattern

    This pattern represents water for our home along the Cape Fear River and Atlantic coast, Fr. Price’s story of near drowning and subsequent devotion to the Blessed Mother, and the phrase “water of life” to symbolize spiritual nourishment.

  • FTP Monogram

    The FTP monogram is a unique symbol for our school’s identity. The symbol is simple, classic and bold without lacking elegance. The typography style resemble Roman-era letters carved into bronze.

  • Motto from our Mission

    Fides, Scientia, Servitium is Latin for faith, knowledge and service. You'll find this phrase in our school's Mission.

  • Motto from Fr. Price

    “In caritate non ficta,” that is, “With unfeigned love,” is the posthumous motto for Fr. Price's life as chosen by Fr. Walsh.