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The St. Joseph’s Academy Alumnae Office hosted the 13th annual Legacy Mass and Reception on September 20. Generations of Academy graduates, along with family members who are current students, gathered in the Chapel at SJA for the Eucharistic celebration. Father David Allen was the celebrant. 

SJA President Stephanie Spielman Cargile ’88 welcomed the families whose legacies are woven throughout the Academy’s history. She said SJA is blessed by two-, three-, four-, five- and even six-generation families who share in the school’s traditions dating back 158 years. She recognized Melissa Bahlinger Brocato, SJA’s dean of curriculum and instruction and a 1989 graduate, and her daughter Olivia Brocato, class of 2023. Six generations of Bahlinger descendants have graduated from SJA, including the school’s first graduate, Josephine Bahlinger, class of 1877.

Cargile also recognized the “most mature” graduate in attendance, Sarah Greco Losavio, class of 1959. The classes of 1998 and 2000 had the most members in attendance. 

Readers were Laney Sanders ’99, Shelby Sanders ’28, Deanna Ledet Saab ’02, Anna Saab ’29, Shana Stewart Wilson ’94, Anna Clare Wilson ’27 and Addy Wilson ’27. Gift bearers were Edwia Jacobs Richardson ’79 and Aariell Martin ’27. Kristy Roubique ’76 and SJA Mission Integration Director Jade Spears served as Eucharistic ministers. Sister Joan Laplace was the cross bearer and altar server. 

Claire Aucoin ’28 and Sarah Bertucci ’28 served as cantors. Jan Dupre was the pianist. 

Following mass, the multi-generational families gathered in the Fife Student Commons for brunch catered by SAGE Dining Services. 

Alumnae Director Alli Bourgeois ’14 coordinated the event. Family photographs were taken by Assistant Communications Director Madeline Ortego ’18.