title: St. Mary's Catholic Model High School
text: # St. Mary's Catholic Model High School
  
  St. Mary's Catholic Model High School is an independent, co-educational, Catholic, day and boarding school, located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. As its name indicates, its patron saint is Mary, mother of Jesus. Its motto is "Faith, Knowledge and Love". The school was founded and officially opened on 25 September 2006. The proprietor is His Lordship, Most Rev. Camillus Archibong Etokudoh.
  
  ## Administration
  
  Located within the Diocese of Port Harcourt, the school is run by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of Christ. The sixth and current chaplain is Rev. Fr. John Dumale while the school principal is Rev. Sr. Mary Breda Chilaka.
  
  ### Chaplains
  
  Former chaplains of the school include:
  
  * Rt. Rev. Monsignor Peter Ohochukwu
  * Rev. Father Joseph Abah
  * Rev. Father Leo Eke
  * Rev. Father Poroma
  * Rev. Father Felix Odu
  