![Winter Sports Senior Nights]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746554741/jcaonlineorg/j9jfeqzhlubvgerwmdnk/Brown-Victory-Light-JCA.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746554741/jcaonlineorg/j9jfeqzhlubvgerwmdnk/Brown-Victory-Light-JCA.jpg","width":294}])
We would like to take an opportunity to recognize our senior athletes in Wrestling, Girls Basketball, and Boys Basketball.
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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The Joliet Catholic Academy football program is among the most successful in state history.
![Joliet Catholic Academy Announces Annual Alumni Banquet: “Hot Stove at the Hill”]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765399945/jcaonlineorg/hyyncjs8jlsvbb9cnccy/HilltopperAngelBanquet.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765399945/jcaonlineorg/hyyncjs8jlsvbb9cnccy/HilltopperAngelBanquet.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765399945/jcaonlineorg/hyyncjs8jlsvbb9cnccy/HilltopperAngelBanquet.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765399945/jcaonlineorg/hyyncjs8jlsvbb9cnccy/HilltopperAngelBanquet.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765399945/jcaonlineorg/hyyncjs8jlsvbb9cnccy/HilltopperAngelBanquet.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765399945/jcaonlineorg/hyyncjs8jlsvbb9cnccy/HilltopperAngelBanquet.png","width":2000}])
Joliet Catholic Academy is proud to host its annual Alumni Banquet, Hot Stove at the Hill, on Thursday, January 29, 2026, celebrating the school’s rich baseball legacy and remarkable tradition of excellence.
![Joliet Catholic Academy Recognizes 19 Students from the Class of 2026 as Illinois State Scholars]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765290011/jcaonlineorg/k286exswsobszba39m6c/Classof20262.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765290011/jcaonlineorg/k286exswsobszba39m6c/Classof20262.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765290011/jcaonlineorg/k286exswsobszba39m6c/Classof20262.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765290011/jcaonlineorg/k286exswsobszba39m6c/Classof20262.png","width":940}])
Joliet Catholic Academy President/Principal Dr. Jeffrey Budz is proud to announce that 19 members of the Class of 2026 have been named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.
![December 2025 Students of the Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746554741/jcaonlineorg/yxkpqyqc9hag8dddircs/JolietCatholicSeal_3C_SolidBrown-Blue-Lettering.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746554741/jcaonlineorg/yxkpqyqc9hag8dddircs/JolietCatholicSeal_3C_SolidBrown-Blue-Lettering.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746554741/jcaonlineorg/yxkpqyqc9hag8dddircs/JolietCatholicSeal_3C_SolidBrown-Blue-Lettering.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746554741/jcaonlineorg/yxkpqyqc9hag8dddircs/JolietCatholicSeal_3C_SolidBrown-Blue-Lettering.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746554741/jcaonlineorg/yxkpqyqc9hag8dddircs/JolietCatholicSeal_3C_SolidBrown-Blue-Lettering.jpg","width":1296}])
Joliet Catholic Academy President/Principal Dr. Jeffrey Budz is pleased to announce the December Students of the Month: Derek Black (Kiwanis Club), Lenny Duncan-Djondo (Lions Club), and Megan Ardaugh (Rotary Club). JCA is proud of the success these students have exhibited in both the classroom and in the community.
![Tickets on Sale Now for JCA's Christmas Dance for Juniors and Seniors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764611384/jcaonlineorg/sevra7ht6ozk7jgg1ewd/ChristmasDance.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764611384/jcaonlineorg/sevra7ht6ozk7jgg1ewd/ChristmasDance.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764611384/jcaonlineorg/sevra7ht6ozk7jgg1ewd/ChristmasDance.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1764611384/jcaonlineorg/sevra7ht6ozk7jgg1ewd/ChristmasDance.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764611384/jcaonlineorg/sevra7ht6ozk7jgg1ewd/ChristmasDance.jpg","width":1545}])
All JCA Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend JCA’s annual Christmas Dance. The Christmas Dance will be Thursday, December 18th from 6:00-9:00pm.
Each month, JCA publishes a Parent Pride Newsletter containing upcoming events and important deadlines.
Joliet Catholic Academy’s Board of Members, Board of Directors, and President/Principal Dr. Jeffrey Budz proudly announce a transformational estate gift in support of the school’s Legacy Capital Campaign. St. Francis Academy alumna Phyllis A. Olsta ’51 has contributed $6.08 million from her estate, the largest single gift ever received in the history of Joliet Catholic Academy.
Our Mass of Thanksgiving for students’ grandparents is at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The Freshman and Sophomore students are invited, along with their grandparents, for this special occasion.