Tuition Assistance

Fr. Pat Dennis Tuition Assistance Fund

Financial Aid in the form of a tuition grant is offered to Catholic families who apply for assistance. Consideration for a tuition grant may be given after submitting the following documents prior to the registration deadline. Your sealed envelope containing the following should be sent to the school office Attn: Tuition Grant Committee:

Your information is kept confidential and is reviewed only by the Tuition Grant Committee. All questions should be directed to businessoffice@stjoes.com.

Fr. Pat Dennis

Father Pat Dennis (1945-2024) has generously left funds to St. Joe’s to support financial aid. Father Pat Dennis was a student at St. Joe’s and later served as the Parochial Vicar at St. John’s after his 1978 ordination.

Born into a fun-loving Irish Catholic family on January 10, 1945, Pat grew up surrounded with the love of grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and other extended family. Although he was fiercely protective of those he loved, he never judged, and had a slightly wicked sense of humor that went along with the Irish twinkle in his eye.

He lived a principled and dedicated life of service, always focusing on those who were struggling or just needed a helping hand. Pat’s childhood education came from Catholic schools in Idaho Falls and Pocatello, before moving to Boise in 1957. He then attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School, graduated from Saint Teresa’s Academy in 1963, and briefly attended Boise Junior College. He enlisted in the army in 1966 and served our country. He went on to serve youth, homeless and the imprisoned.

He was endowed with a special gift for young people, especially those discovering their beliefs or who had compromised them. We are so grateful for his support and know this fund will continue his mission and legacy.