The school educated boys from Malden and greater Boston cities and towns such as Somerville, Medford, Melrose, Charlestown and Everett.

The school competed in football (playing home games at Brother Gilbert Stadium), hockey and other sports.

In the early 21st century renovation was started on the Crystal Street complex, and a new sports field and cafeteria completed.

Malden Catholic's main athletic facility was opened in 1988 as Brother Gilbert Stadium and was set with natural grass.

The stadium was constructed so that Malden Catholic teams would no longer have to use the public Roosevelt Park, down the street and off campus.

Following the 2002 football season, the school received a $1,000,000 donation from longtime supporter James Donovan to help offset the costs of completely renovating the stadium.