Alive with the Spirit Since 1954
SS. Simon & Jude Cathedral School is a Catholic Pre-K through 8th grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, providing a faith-filled, academically challenging education in a welcoming community.
Founded in 1954 by five courageous Loreto Sisters from Navan, Ireland, SSJ has been “Alive with the Spirit” for more than 70 years. From the beginning, our school has been built on faith, service, sacrifice, and a deep commitment to each child.
Today, SSJ is more than a school or parish—we are a community rooted in Christ. Our Loreto Sisters continue to be an important part of our school family, alongside a dedicated and highly educated lay faculty and staff. Together, we carry forward a tradition of Catholic education while embracing new opportunities for our students and families.
Our commitment to excellence extends beyond the classroom. SSJ is fully accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA), and the teachings of Jesus Christ are woven throughout our academics, extracurricular activities, service opportunities, and daily student life. Our students consistently perform above Diocesan standards, and our graduates continue their education at leading Catholic high schools throughout the Phoenix area.
With more than 4,300 alumni, the SSJ legacy continues from one generation to the next. Many of our alumni choose to send their own children to SSJ which is a testament to the lasting impact of the community they experienced here.
At SSJ, our goal is simple: to help every child grow in faith, knowledge, character, and compassion while feeling truly known, loved, and challenged to become the person God created them to be.
SS. Simon and Jude Cathedral School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in admissions or in the administration of its educational policies or other school-administered programs.
