Wednesday, May 20, 2026
2026 Baccalaureate Mass
Theme
“Rooted in Faith, Growing Toward the Future”
Celebrant
Fr. Emmanuel Ochigbo
Concelebrant
Msgr. Richard Duncanson, OLP Board of Trustees
Deacon
Deacon Lane Litke, OLP Board of Trustees
Liturgical Musicians
Tim Foley and Liturgical Choir
Procession
Class of 2026
Student Welcome
Olivia Alnoman ’26, Samantha Gehler ’26
Opening Song
“All Are Welcome” by Marty Haugen
Let us build a house where love can dwell and all can safely live, a place where saints and children tell how hearts learn to forgive.
Built of hopes and dreams and visions, rock of faith and vault of grace; here the love of Christ shall end divisions.
All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.
Special Presentation
Mr. Tim Truxaw and Fr. Emmanuel Ochigbo
Introductory Rites
Fr. Emmanuel Ochigbo
First Reading
Ruth 1:8-18 Ava Razoky ’26
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 89 Gabriella Arnaiz Valladolid ’26
Response: “For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord”
Spanish Blessed the people who know the joyful shout; in the light of your countenance, O LORD, they walk. At your name they rejoice all the day, and through your justice they are exalted.
Second Reading
Colossians 2:1-10 Maureen Manzer Latham ’76
Gospel
John 15:1-13 Deacon Lane Litke
Response: “Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.”
Homily
Fr. Emmanuel Ochigbo
Prayers of the Faithful
Naomi Gamiz ’26, Kathryn Hardy ’26, Pia Tapia Gallegos ’26, Keegan Corey-Leeds ’26, Maryanne Lazar ’26, Gabriella Arnaiz Valladolid ’26, Emma Larrieu ’26, Cassandra Minutella ’26, Paloma Rodriguez Corzo ’26, Ashley Clair ’26, Elizabeth Leicht ’26
Marie Celeste Mazur Osborne ’76, Karin Coram Woods ’76
Spanish For our world, that peace, compassion, and understanding may grow among all nations and peoples, and that future generations may work together for justice and unity, we pray to the Lord.
German For our nation, that leaders may make decisions with integrity, wisdom, and concern for the dignity of every person, we pray to the Lord.
Aramaic For our community, especially those who are struggling with loneliness, illness, hardship, or uncertainty, that they may find hope and comfort through the care of others and the presence of God, we pray to the Lord.
French For our graduating class of 2026, that being rooted in faith, we may move confidently toward the future with courage, gratitude, and trust in God’s plan, we pray to the Lord.
Spanish For our families, teachers, counselors, and all who have supported us throughout our education, that they may be blessed for their love, sacrifice, and encouragement, we pray to the Lord.
Italian For those who came before us, our alumni, mentors, and loved ones, whose example, prayers, and sacrifices have helped shape who we are today, that we may honor their legacy by living with faith, compassion, and purpose, we pray to the Lord.
Offertory Song
“Pan de Vida” by Bob Hurd and Pia Moriarty
Pan de Vida, cuerpo del Señor, cup of blessing, blood of Christ the Lord. At this table the last shall be first. Poder es servir, porque Dios es amor.
Presentation of the Gifts
Nina Estrada Rodriguez ’26, Natalia Gamboa ’26
Liturgy of the Eucharist Responses
“May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.”
“Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.”
“When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again.”
“Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, Miserere nobis.
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, Miserere nobis.
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, Dona nobis pacem.”
“Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.”
Communion Song
“One Bread, One Body” by John Foley
One bread, one body, one Lord of all, one cup of blessing which we bless. And we, though many, throughout the earth, we are one body in this one Lord.
Communion Meditation
“Oceans” by Hillsong United
You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep my faith will stand And I will call upon Your name And keep my eyes above the waves When oceans rise my soul will rest in Your embrace For I am Yours and You are mine
Recognition of Alumnae Mothers and Blessing of Medals
Dr. Lauren Lek and Fr. Emmanuel Ochigbo
Post-Communion Reflection
Sophia Cook ’26, Catherine Covington ’26, and Maria Vu ’26
Recessional Song
“Go Make a Difference” by Steve Angrisano
Go make a diff’rence.
We can make a diff’rence. Go make a diff’rence in the world. Go make a diff’rence. We can make a diff’rence. Go make a diff’rence in the world.
We are the salt of the earth, called to let the people see the love of God in you and me. We are the light of the world, not to be hidden but be seen.
Go make a diff’rence in the world.
Honored Graduates from the Class of 1976
Mrs. Theresa Kuglen Aaron
Mrs. Ida Buckles Alexander
Ms. Lourdes Alvarez
Ms. Mary Anderson
Ms. Kathy Barrack
Ms. Margaret Barrack*
Ms. Celeste Bautista
Ms. Margie Beeche
Mrs. Cynthia Premo Bemis
Ms. Constance Bengs
Mrs. Gabriela Stonehouse Berrettini
Mrs. Melinda Marquez Bojorquez
Mrs. Victoria Corrigan Bourus
Mrs. Roxanne Martinez Bueltel
Mrs. Diane Barry Branks
Mrs. Mary Chambers Camarata
Mrs. Barbara Ledford Canizales
Ms. Phyllis Carter-Collins
Ms. Marie Cavanaugh
Mrs. Tina Cendali-Harris
Ms. Judith Chambliss
Mrs. Alice Hurrle Clark
Ms. Loren Clay
Ms. Maria Cooper
Mrs. Sharon Le Blanc Cogley
Mrs. Robin Cote-Sprong
Mrs. Katherine Barrack Couri
Mrs. Suzanne Boucher Davies
Ms. Karen DeCrescenzo
Ms. Michelle De Soto
Mrs. Maria Chandler Delgadillo
Mrs. Theresa Aguilar Duke
Mrs. Kathleen Hangen Dodds
Mrs. Peggy Patton Dulaney
Mrs. Susan Stoklosa Dunlap
Ms. Maritza Fimbres
Mrs. Rebecca Poehner Finck
Ms. Susan Flahive
Ms. Denise Fraser
Mrs. Mary Moons Gill
Mrs. Victoria Schall Gobar
Mrs. Minerva Terrazas Gonzalez
Mrs. Karen Grame-Ziebarth
Ms. Laura Guadiana
Mrs. Anna Marie Adrian Hain
Mrs. Annette De Scisciolo Hall
Mrs. Yvonne Necochea Hancock
Mrs. Carol Fitzmaurice Hayek
Mrs. Laura Hernandez
Ms. Rita Herndon
Ms. Holly Hess
Ms. Cheryl Hines
Mrs. Carletta Capesius Holmes
Mrs. Janet Wilsie Hubka
Mrs. Elizabeth Bourus Isaza
Mrs. Claire Sebrechts Jewel
Mrs. Rebecca Johnson-Rayburn
Ms. Elizabeth Keadle
Ms. Mary Kearney*
Mrs. Daniele Rusnak Laman ‘
Mrs. Maureen Manzer Latham
Ms. Susan Lawrence
Mrs. Armida Diaz Lelevier
Mrs. Maria Scala Lobato
Mrs. Margarita Fimbres Lozano
Mrs. Anne Luibel-Hulen
Mrs. Colleen Malone Lyons
Mrs. Catherine McCarthy-Payne
Ms. Kathryn McDevitt
Mrs. Elizabeth Neeper McIntyre
Ms. Elizabeth Manire
Ms. Eugenia Manza
Mrs. Marie Celeste Mazur-Osborne
Mrs. Margaret Parra Merritt
Ms. Susana Miranda
Mrs. Tammie Reppenhagen
Mello
Ms. Sabrina Munoz
Ms. Kimberly Novak
Ms. Eileen Ordonez
Mrs. Vivian Sick Parra
Mrs. Judy Whittaker Rotner
Mrs. Amy Cushman Ringsage
Mrs. Susan Woodridge Salgado
Mrs. Jennifer Sapiro-Dixon
Mrs. Antonina Sciuto-Morales*
Mrs. Dail Bacon Simmons
Ms. Therese Spellman
Mrs. Pamela Meza Steckbeck
Mrs. Maureen Glynn Sterling
Mrs. Julia Daron Stiefel
Ms. Tamalyn Stone
Mrs. Stephanie Betourne Taylor
Mrs. Cynthia Troxel-Londo
Ms. Sylvia Valencia
Mrs. Alana Robinson Waltz
Mrs. Natalie Cintas Webster
Mrs. Margaret Wilder-Enzler
Mrs. Patricia McIver Wolfe
Mrs. Patricia Patapow Wong
Mrs. Karin Coram Woods
Mrs. Brenda Caster Zander
* Deceased
Alma Mater
Set on a hill over valley royal Mountain and sea afar, Built by a love and devotion loyal, Stands Villa Montemar. Though years may pass, Other cares a’bringing, And you may not be near, Turn back our thoughts, Our hearts are singing to those memories dear. So sing to Villa Montemar, Where our hearts will be always; Sing once more to Our Lady of Peace Who deserves all our tribute and praise. With your shoulders back and heads up high And a bright gleam in your eye, Stand and cheer, loyal daughter, For your Alma Mater With a hail, hail, hail.
Ada B. Nesbit, 1924
OLP
Mission Statement
Founded and rooted in the Gospel values of the Catholic Church and the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the Academy of Our Lady of Peace empowers young women in an innovative learning environment that honors the individual while fostering community, and develops faith-filled leaders dedicated to the love of God and the dear neighbor without distinction.
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