JCA Alumni, Family, and Friends,


The 2024-2025 school year is off to a great start at Joliet Catholic Academy, with back-to-school events and fundraising activities supporting our mission. As highlighted in our Spring 2024 Tradition Magazine: Annual Report, we had a record fundraising year in 2023-2024, thanks to YOUR continued support of our JCA students.


Supporting the Annual Appeal and major events like the Jubilate, Hall of Champions, and the JCA Golf Outing help bridge the $5,000 gap between tuition ($14,450) and the actual cost ($19,513) to educate a JCA student.


Below, we've included more detailed information on upcoming events including:


  • JCA Alumni Golf Outing - (a detailed email was sent to all registered golfers for tomorrow's event). We are sold out with 164 golfers attending!
  • JCA Hall of Champions - Athletics - Saturday, September 28
  • JCA Alumni Breakfast - 1950's and 1960's Alumni; Friday, October 11
  • JCA Alumni Banquet Featuring Brian Urlacher - Thursday, November 7
  • 2024-2025 JCA Alumni Regional Reunions

We look forward to seeing you on campus or at one of our off-campus events in the near future. Go Angels! Go Hilltoppers!


Continued Blessings,


Ryan Quigley ‘03 | Director of Institutional Advancement

Joliet Catholic Academy

1200 N. Larkin Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435

O: 815-741-0563 | M: 815-690-1745

rquigley@jca-online.org  | www.jca-online.org

Register Online HERE

JCA Alumni Breakfasts


St. Francis Academy and Joliet Catholic High School Graduates: 1950's and 1960's graduates (1950-1969)


Friday, October 11, 2024; 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

$10 Ticket

 

Continental Breakfast, Juice, and Coffee will be served. A short presentation from the JCA administration and a special guest speaker will follow. Optional Tours of campus are available after breakfast.


Breakfast will be served in the JCA Development Office. Enter at the Main Entrance to JCA located along Larkin Ave. Park in the visitor spots in front of the main entrance. If not able to pay online, please RSVP to JCA Development Coordinator Mrs. Sue Hansen at shansen@jca-online.org or call (815) 741-0500, ext. 215.


The JCA will be scheduling quarterly alumni breakfasts throughout the 2024-2025 school year and look forward to inviting alumni on campus for a school update and campus tour.

Get ready for a night to remember! Joliet Catholic Academy is thrilled to announce that NFL Hall of Famer and former Chicago Bear Brian Urlacher will be the featured guest at its annual Angel and Hilltopper Banquet.


The 2024 event is slated for Thursday, November 7, in the Joliet Catholic Academy Student Activity Center, located at 1200 N. Larkin Ave in Joliet.


Cocktails and a buffet-style dinner provided by Station One Smokehouse will begin at 5:30 p.m., with a program to follow at 7:00 p.m. A cash bar and raffle prizes will also be available during the night. The cost to attend is $60 per person, which includes a ticket and dinner. A table for 10 can be reserved for $600.


Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Joliet Catholic Academy thanks its three premier sponsors, Busey Bank, Edward Jones Investments, and Adler Roofing for this year’s event.


The Hilltopper and Angel Banquet is a beloved tradition that brings together alumni, friends, and supporters to raise funds for essential projects and scholarships at JCA.


“We are very much looking forward to having Brian Urlacher at JCA, a school so rich in tradition and football success,” said Sue Bebar, Director of Alumni Relations. “This event is for the entire community of JCA, alumni, parents, business supporters, and friends, and we invite all to join us as Brian tells stories from his days as a Chicago Bear.”


Proceeds from past events have helped fund new windows, a security system, air conditioning units, chemistry equipment, and scholarships.


“The banquet is always a great time,” Bebar said. “But what is even better is the support it will give to students and families needing financial support, as well as improving our school facilities with necessary updates and improvements.”


For more information, contact Sue Bebar, Alumni Director, at sbebar@jca-online.org or 815-741-0500, Ext. 269.

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets and sponsorships


Joliet Catholic Academy cordially invites you to the 10th Annual Hall of Champions Athletics on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Make your reservations TODAY - $50 per person, 10 guests to table. We hope you can join us for a wonderful evening as we honor our 2024 Champions!


Joliet Catholic Academy is proud to recognize alumni, coaches, and supporters for outstanding contributions to the athletic program at the school. Their commitment, achievement and sense of sportsmanship set the standard for the young athletes who follow in their footsteps today.

 

2024 Inductees


Carl Hunckler ‘76

Joe Rodeghero ‘72

Francis Ruettiger

Christie Seddon ‘07

Gina Vera ‘09

Pom National Champions ’86, ’87, ’88, ‘90

Baseball State Champions ‘94

Girls Volleyball State Champions ‘03

Football State Champions ‘03


For detailed bios on each individual and team inductees visit >> https://www.jca-online.org/hall-of-champions/


Save the Date for the JCA Hall of Champions-Service Induction. Our newest honorees, joining our Athletic and Business and Industry hall of fames, will be inducted On

Hall of Champions Tickets and Information

JCA Alumni and Friends Regional Reunions


  • Ft. Myers/Naples, FL - November 14-18, 2024 - We are still looking for a host. Details will be announce soon.
  • Indianapolis, IN- November 26 - The Yard at Fishers District; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Details TBA soon!
  • Chicago, IL - Save the Date for December, 5, 2024; 6 p.m.-8 p.m.. Location TBA soon!
  • Scottsdale, AZ - February 4, 2025 at Clancy's Pub in Old Town; 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

In recent years we have also hosted Regional Reunions in Dallas, Omaha, Portland, Washington D.C., Colorado Springs, and Louisville. JCA Alums nationwide, if you are interested in hosting a Regional Reunion, contact the Institutional Advancement Office at (815) 741-0563 or email rquigley@jca-online.org.

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