![Dr. Mary Therese (Lauric '75) Petrella]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769198043/jcaonlineorg/lkymq2orw1kfzbaihpyw/DrMaryTheresePetrella_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769198043/jcaonlineorg/lkymq2orw1kfzbaihpyw/DrMaryTheresePetrella_1.png","width":467}])
- Class of 2026
Business & Industry
Joliet Catholic Academy cordially invites you to the 8th Annual
HALL OF CHAMPIONS: BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
Honoring Our 2026 Champions
Thursday, February 26, 2026
The mission of the Hall of Champions: Business & Industry is to honor SFA, JCHS, and JCA graduates for their accomplishments throughout their professional careers ranging from medicine, law, education, entertainment, business, technology, and more. With over 28,000 alumni and counting, the lessons instilled by both the Carmelites and Franciscans over JCA’s 156-year history of Catholic education in the Joliet community has consistently cultivated leaders that have produced a world-wide impact.
2026 Inductees
Hon. Dinah J. (Lennon '70) Archambeault
Michael W. Hansen '69
Raymond E. Jones '61
Kristine (Kiefer '74) Mackey
Dr. Mary Therese (Lauric '75) Petrella
Please visit https://www.givecentral.org/2026-Hall-of-Champions-Business-and-Industry-Web for reservations and more information.
Hall of Champions: Business & Industry Inductees
![Hon. Dinah J. (Lennon '70) Archambeault]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770139411/jcaonlineorg/ysyhikrpwvcczqashmmi/DinahArchambeault.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770139411/jcaonlineorg/ysyhikrpwvcczqashmmi/DinahArchambeault.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770139411/jcaonlineorg/ysyhikrpwvcczqashmmi/DinahArchambeault.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770139411/jcaonlineorg/ysyhikrpwvcczqashmmi/DinahArchambeault.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770139411/jcaonlineorg/ysyhikrpwvcczqashmmi/DinahArchambeault.jpg","width":1206}])
- Class of 2026
![Kristine (Kiefer '74) Mackey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770752656/jcaonlineorg/cdwlrth3asxpg1ayekyo/KKMPortraits-20190607-068-418.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770752656/jcaonlineorg/cdwlrth3asxpg1ayekyo/KKMPortraits-20190607-068-418.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770752656/jcaonlineorg/cdwlrth3asxpg1ayekyo/KKMPortraits-20190607-068-418.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770752656/jcaonlineorg/cdwlrth3asxpg1ayekyo/KKMPortraits-20190607-068-418.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770752656/jcaonlineorg/cdwlrth3asxpg1ayekyo/KKMPortraits-20190607-068-418.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1770752656/jcaonlineorg/cdwlrth3asxpg1ayekyo/KKMPortraits-20190607-068-418.jpg","width":2200}])
- Class of 2026
![Michael W. Hansen '69]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769015431/jcaonlineorg/jkeoafo67sdjow1hgdls/MWHphoto20163.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769015431/jcaonlineorg/jkeoafo67sdjow1hgdls/MWHphoto20163.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769015431/jcaonlineorg/jkeoafo67sdjow1hgdls/MWHphoto20163.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1769015431/jcaonlineorg/jkeoafo67sdjow1hgdls/MWHphoto20163.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769015431/jcaonlineorg/jkeoafo67sdjow1hgdls/MWHphoto20163.jpg","width":1500}])
- Class of 2026
![Raymond E. Jones '61]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769015363/jcaonlineorg/lwh36vos5lkmkcnlolhy/RayJones.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769015363/jcaonlineorg/lwh36vos5lkmkcnlolhy/RayJones.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769015363/jcaonlineorg/lwh36vos5lkmkcnlolhy/RayJones.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769015363/jcaonlineorg/lwh36vos5lkmkcnlolhy/RayJones.png","width":1024}])
- Class of 2026
Inductee Year
Search
Class of 2025
Carl Buck '87
Raymond J. Fonck, Ph.D. '69
Thomas M. Hickey '72
Alicia (Hobbs '87) Levi
Jeanne (Nilles '79) Long
Dr. Mary J. Wirth '71
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Class of 2024
Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D. '86
Sister Jeanne Bessette, OSF, Ed.D.
Gary Colabuono '69
Michelle (Hibler '86) Jankowski
Jean Kenol '94
M. Christine (Wicklein '66) Schwartz, RN
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Class of 2023
Lee Crowther ’56
Scott Czerkies’94
Phyllis Olsta ’51
Dr. Anita (Kraus ’83) Lane
Hon. Richard C. Schoenstedt ’74
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Class of 2022
Hon. Vincent Cornelius ’82
Dr. Bill Nelson ’73
Jane (McGrath ’76) Schmig
Meg (Murer ’87) Tortorello
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Class of 2020
Diane (Felbinger ’62) Habiger
Jennifer M. (Kane ’82) Howard
James W. Missig ’83
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Class of 2019
Mary Kay (Softcheck ’66) Blake
Geraldine R. Fehst ’66
John Manner ’63
Julie (Periu ’91) McMahon
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Class of 2018
Paul Arling ’81
Robert M. Dow ’83
Sally (Nolan ’86) Giegerich
Thomas C. Kennedy ’83
Lynne Scheffler ’85