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Victory View Media to broadcast graduation ceremony

Joliet Catholic Academy’s Victory View Media will broadcast the Class of 2015’s graduation ceremony live. The commencement is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2015. Tickets are required to attend the graduation ceremony in the Student Activity Center. In order to accommodate additional family and friends, Victory View Media will broadcast the event … Read More

Come out and see a JCA ball game

The Boys Varsity Baseball team will take JCA’s Gillespie Field against the Benet Redwings at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2015. This is the last regular home game for the season. Can’t make it to the field; listen to the live radio broadcast at 1340AM WJOL. Go Hill! The Girls Varsity Softball team will take … Read More

Seniors Soar to Success

Joliet Catholic Academy’s Class of 2015 proudly carried on the school’s tradition of academic excellence. The JCA family is proud of these fine young men and women, who are assets to their school and community, and recognizes each and every member of the Class of 2015 for their talents and accomplishments. Seniors were recognized for … Read More

Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce honors top seniors

The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce recognized and celebrated April 20 the top 25 seniors from each of the three Joliet high schools at the eighth annual Top Student Banquet. The chamber’s Education Committee annually honors the best and brightest from Joliet Central, Joliet West and Joliet Catholic Academy. The Top Student Banquet was sponsored … Read More

Alumni Honors Banquet

The SFA-DLS-JCHS-JCA Alumni Association cordially invites you to attend: Alumni Honors Banquet Wednesday, May 20, 2015 Cocktails: 5:30 p.m. Dinner and Program: 6:30 p.m. Jacob Henry Mansion Victorian Ballroom 15 S. Richards Street Joliet, IL 60433 2015 Award Recipients Jan Gawenda ’59, Alumna of the Year Nick Hernandez ’83, Rev. Paddy McGowan Award Michael Korst … Read More

Kiwanis Student of the Month

Joliet Catholic Academy is proud to announce their May Kiwanis Club of Joliet Student of the Month Lucas Reeves. Reeves is a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta (Math National Honor Society), and boys varsity tennis team. As a Hilltopper, Reeves has carried on the school’s tradition of academic excellence, receiving certificates … Read More

Seniors Exams, Baccalaureate, and Graduation

  Final exams for seniors will take place May 11-13, 2015. Monday, May 11 will be a regular class day for seniors during periods A/1 – E/5 with final exams administered during periods F/6 – H/8. Dismissal is at 2:40 p.m. or 1:50 p.m. for seniors who have a study hall scheduled during H/8 period. Tuesday, … Read More

Lions Club Student of the Month

Joliet Catholic Academy is proud to announce their May Joliet Noon Lions Club Student of the Month Alexandra Mihalakakos. With a GPA of 4.61, Mihalakakos’ favorite subject is Psychology. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta (Math National Honor Society). Mihalakakos is also a JCA … Read More

JCA…a tradition of honoring mothers

“A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows now law, no pity, it dares all things, and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path.” ~ Agatha Christie Angels and Hilltoppers know how important their mothers are, and they proudly carry on the JCA tradition of honoring them at … Read More

Sister Albert Marie Papesh, OSF celebrates 60th Jubilee

Sister Albert Marie Papesh, the eldest daughter of the late Mary (Mayme) and Albert Papesh,  is celebrating her 60th Jubilee as a Sister of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate. Sister Albert Marie attended St. Raymond School and graduated from St. Francis Academy (JCA) in 1953 . Sister Albert Marie received her Bachelor of Arts Degree … Read More


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