150th Anniversary

Celebrating 150 Years

On Thanksgiving Day in 1876, Mount Saint Joseph was officially dedicated, fulfilling the dream of founder Brother Bernardine, C.F.X. A few months later, on February 1, 1877, Douglas Walton walked through the doors as our very first student. From that humble beginning with just one young man and a mission to bring Xaverian education to Baltimore, Mount Saint Joseph has grown into a vibrant community of thousands of alumni, students, families, and friends.

Next school year, 2026-2027, we will celebrate our 150th anniversary, with each season centering on a specific theme. In the fall, we will honor our past; in the winter, we will rejoice in our present; and in the spring, we will look toward our future

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We will celebrate our 150th anniversary with three major events designed to bring the Mount Saint Joseph community together in unforgettable ways:

Want to Get Involved?

Contact Tricia Morano at tmorano@msjnet.edu or Cara Joyce at cjoyce@msjnet.edu to learn more about ways you can help!

Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Friday, September 11, 2026
Join us as we honor and celebrate our 2026 Hall of Fame inductees.

GAEL-A-PALOOZA
Saturday, September 12, 2026
A campus-wide, family-friendly festival featuring games, food trucks, alumni “decade booths,” fireworks, and more. This daylong event will welcome alumni, families, and friends to kick off the year-long celebration.

Opening Mass
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Join us for a community-wide Mass as we enter into our year-long celebration.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
Monday-Friday, February 1-5, 2027
Details will be announced soon for this winter event that will highlight the living spirit of our school today.

THE GAEL-A
Saturday, April 10, 2027
A formal gala at Turf Valley, closing out our anniversary year with an evening of reflection, community, and vision for the next 150 years.