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Each month, JCA publishes a Parent Pride Newsletter containing upcoming events and important deadlines.
News & Events
Stay up to date with all the latest happenings at Joliet Catholic Academy!
Here you’ll find current news stories highlighting the achievements, activities, and spirit of our Angel and Hilltopper community, along with upcoming events you won’t want to miss. Check back often to see what’s new at JCA and how our students, alumni, and families continue to make an impact both on and off campus.
Below the news stories, you can also explore our social media feed for additional updates and a closer look at daily life at JCA!
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A historic day for Joliet Catholic Academy! Today, we celebrated the groundbreaking of Legacy Fields Phase I, an exciting investment in the future of JCA.
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Joliet Catholic Academy cordially invites you to the 12th Annual Hall of Champions: Athletics on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the JCA Student Activity Center.
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Gather your foursome and enjoy a great day of golf, friendship, and reconnecting with fellow Angels & Hilltoppers.
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The Joliet Catholic Academy spring sports season featured a girls state track champion in Symone Holman, winning seasons for the Hilltoppers’ baseball and boys volleyball teams and a mildly successful splash for the bass fishing team. In addition, the future is bright for many of the Angels’ and Hilltoppers’ squads.
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Joliet Catholic Academy President/Principal Dr. Jeffrey Budz is pleased to announce the 2025-2026 Second Semester Honor Roll. Students are separated by graduating year, “A” and “B” Honor Roll, and also grouped by grade school.
Each month, JCA publishes a Parent Pride Newsletter containing upcoming events and important deadlines.
The Joliet Catholic Academy Class of 2026 graduated on Sunday, May 17 in the JCA Student Activity Center. Earlier in the week on Thursday, May 14, JCA graduates took part in a Baccalaureate Liturgy led by Bishop Dennis Spies at the Cathedral of St. Raymond.
Joliet Catholic Academy President/Principal Dr. Jeffrey Budz is pleased to announce the May Students of the Month: Lindsey Alcantar (Kiwanis Club), Brennan Lakota (Lions Club), and Abigail Shinners (Rotary Club). JCA is proud of the success these students have exhibited in both the classroom and in the community.