Top photo caption: Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., is joined at the altar by Father Jeffrey J. Kegley, pastor, St. Mary Parish; Father Jarlath Quinn, pastor, Our Lady of Perpetual Help-St. Agnes Parish, Atlantic Highlands; Father John Zec, CBA chaplain, and Father Garry Koch, pastor, St. Benedict Parish, Holmdel. Matt Marzorati photo
Christian Brothers Academy’s Class of 2026 celebrated two milestone events during commencement week. On May 19, graduates and their families gathered for the Baccalaureate Mass in St. Mary, Mother of God Church, Middletown, celebrated by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., who served as principal celebrant and homilist.
PHOTO GALLERY: Christian Brothers Academy Baccalaureate Mass
PHOTO GALLERY: The Class of 2026 Commencement Exercises
Two days later, 190 seniors received their diplomas during the Academy’s 64th Commencement Exercises at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. The graduating class earned more than $37.6 million in merit-based scholarships to colleges and universities across the country.
