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Shaping the Mind, Body and Soul

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  • Welcome to Bishop Noll!

    Our school has provided students a college preparatory experience grounded in Catholic values since 1921.
At Bishop Noll, we are committed to shaping the Mind, Body, and Soul of all students to ensure their success as future members of our global community. We have graduates all over the world utilizing the knowledge, skills and talents they developed as students at Bishop Noll. Our school is a premier educational institution seeking students who are willing to accept the challenge of growing spiritually and educationally each and every day.

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Bishop Noll is fully accredited by AdvancED, a worldwide, well-recognized accrediting organization, as well as by the State of Indiana.
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Our Mission

Bishop Noll Institute, a Catholic high school, forms disciples as
we set the standard for academic excellence in college preparatory
education, embracing students of all faiths and cultures in a safe
and welcoming environment.

Our Vision

Bishop Noll Institute is a welcoming Catholic family committed to creating a transformative  learning environment, which fosters innovative, critical, and creative disciples who live their faith through action.

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  • Who We Are

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  • Catholic

    As a Catholic college preparatory school, our Catholic beliefs and values are at the forefront of the student experience, while also exposing them to other religions and traditions.
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  • An Educational Center

    Bishop Noll focuses on preparing young minds for college and future success through a student-oriented educational design.
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  • Community

    Bishop Noll encourages community by fostering all the human qualities that are necessary for developing it: openness, caring, trust, valuing each person, and willingness to serve.
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Crest

During the start of the 1986 school year, the current crest was adopted.
  • Left side – four black and three silver heraldic bars, resembling ingots of steel, signify the origin and principle industry of the Steel City of Gary. The seven bars represent the Seven Sacraments. 
  • The golden angel wings denote the dedication of the Cathedral of the Holy Angels. The golden sensor between the wings emits prayerful incense.
  • Upper right  – The light of communication and knowledge, emblematic of the objective of the school and of Archbishop Noll, promoter of the Catholic press and of this school.
  • Lower right – The stock of lily resting on oak leaves, taken from the former seal of Catholic Central High School, symbolizes purity and development of the mind.
  • Circling the Crest – Mores, Religio, Cultura are the ideal of morals religion, and culture upon which Bishop Noll is built.

Past Crests

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  • 1931

    In June 1931, Catholic Central High School chose its first emblem. It was designed by Sister M. Genevieve. The design was placed on every senior’s class ring.
    • Upper half – The lily stands for morals.
    • Lower left – The branch of oak stands for knowledge.
    • Lower right – The goal post shows what matters most: Religion, Science, and Labor.
    The motto “Finem Attingent” is the command “Attain Your End.”
  • 1963

    In September 1963, Bishop Noll Institute adopted a new crest.
    • Upper left - The Star of Faith, symbol of the Christian Brothers.
    • Upper right – Christ of Our Hope, symbol of the Sisters of the Holy Cross.
    • Lower left – The light of communication and knowledge, emblematic of the objective of the school and of Archbishop Noll, promoter of the Catholic Press and of this school.
    • Lower right – The stock of lily resting on oak leaves, taken from the former seal of Catholic Central High School, symbolizes purity and development of the mind.

School Song

Download the Fight Song (mp3 format - right click and save).
Melody: Washington & Lee Swing of Washington and Lee University

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  • School Song Lyrics (Football)

    When Bishop Noll goes marching down that line
    We’re going to win that game another time.
    And for the Blue and Gold we’ll fight, fight, fight.
    And for the Blue and Gold we’ll fight with all our might.
    Oh, yes, we’ll fight, fight, fight for every yard.
    We’ll hit that line; we’ll hit that line.
    We’ll bury our opponents ‘neath the score,
    ‘neath the score.
    We’ll fight, fight, fight.
  • School Song Lyrics (Basketball)

    When Bishop Noll goes dribbling down that floor
    We’re going to do our best to raise that score.
    And for the Blue and Gold we’ll fight, fight, fight.
    And for the Blue and Gold we’ll fight with all our might.
    Oh, yes, we’ll fight, fight, fight in every gym;
    We’ll hit that rim; we’ll sink it in.
    We’ll bury our opponents ‘neath the score,
    ‘neath the score.
    We’ll fight, fight, fight.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT & IDOE SCHOOL PROFILE
Annual Finance Report
Financial Report 2022-2023.

SCHOOL PROFILE
IDOE SCHOOL PROFILE

School Board

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  • BNI Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees shall have as its primary concern the ministry of Catholic school education: the spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development of the students. The Board of Trustees, operating under the guidance of the Diocesan Schools Office and the Superintendent of Schools, and in conformity with the policies of the Diocese of Gary and consistent with the policies and plans of the Diocesan Education Commission, shall concern itself with planning and policy issues pertaining to the general excellence of Catholic education at Bishop Noll Institute.

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  • 2024-25 Board of Limited Jurisdiction

    • Most Reverend Robert J. McClory, Bishop
    • Dr. Colleen Brewer, Director of Catholic Schools
    • Eddie Limon '85, Chairman
    • Dan Markovich '98, Vice Chairman
    • Dr. Jeffrey Kristoff ’63, Secretary
    • Rev. Jeffrey Burton
    • Dr. Jasmine Saavedra '06
    • David Skibinski ’76
    • Wallene Swentko ’63
    • Lori Prahovich Whelan '85
  • Foundation Members

    • Courtney Hilbrich Markovich '95, President
    • Terry Quinn
    • Marlene Vega Coulis ’79, Vice President
    • Rev. Dominic Bertino, Treasurer
    • Kenneth Wilk ’66
    • Mark Cloghessy '76

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  • 2024-25 School Administration

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  • Photo of Ana Acosta

    Ana Acosta 

  • Photo of Kevin Driscoll

    Kevin Driscoll 

    Director of Mission and Ministry
  • Photo of Ryan Julian

    Ryan Julian 

    Director of Advancement
  • Photo of Renee Nagdeman

    Renee Nagdeman 

    Business Manager
  • Photo of Marisa  Renwald

    Marisa  Renwald 

    Teacher / Instructional Technology Coach
  • Photo of Michael  Roggenkamp

    Michael  Roggenkamp 

    Director of Student Services
  • Photo of Andrew Wielgus

    Andrew Wielgus 

  • Photo of Cynthia Wilson

    Cynthia Wilson 

    Athletic Director
Bishop Noll Institute, a diverse, Catholic college preparatory school, partners with local faith communities to empower young adults to live their faith in Christ through ministry, scholarship, and leadership.