Upcoming Events

Lessons and Carols Concert
Dec
10

Lessons and Carols Concert

6:00 - 6:30 will be a performer as people enter for the Lessons and Carols starting at 6:30 PM

The Festival of Lessons and Carols is a celebration that has brightened Christmas with its harmonious blend of scripture and song for over a century. This festival, with its classical beauty and dignified charm, resonates with families and those who hold dear the values of truth, beauty, and goodness.

Originating in 1918 at King's College, Cambridge, the Festival of Lessons and Carols was designed to enrich the Advent experience with a narrative of the Christmas story through readings and music. In this service, we listen to nine Scripture lessons which recount the Fall, the promise of a Messiah, the Incarnation, and the Great Commission to preach the Good News. Each lesson is followed by a carol or other song that reflects on the lesson's message and a brief prayer. It's a simple, yet profound format that eloquently captures the essence of the season.

This festival is more than a holiday event; it's a reminder of God's enduring love. It offers a moment of peace and contemplation, inviting us to reflect on the deeper meanings of the season.

We invite you to join us for an evening of joy and reflection Thursday, December 10th, 2026 as our students perform Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope's third Festival of Lessons & Carols under the direction of Mr. Gotcher in our St. Francis Chapel, 610 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick RI 02886.  (Seating 400). 

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Our Lady of Hope Gala
Jan
28

Our Lady of Hope Gala

This signature annual event serves as the school's primary fundraiser, bringing together families, benefactors, the board of directors, and friends for an evening of community, music, and merriment.

Activities & Highlights:

• Student choir performances

• Music and dancing

• Student testimonials

• Silent auction

• Opportunities to support the classical, joyfully Catholic high school education mission and help bridge the gap between tuition costs and operating expenses.

5:30 to 7 PM Cocktails

7 PM Program and Dinner Starts

Crowne Plaza Warwick

801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick RI 02886

Seating Limited:  500

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Junior/ Senior Pilgrimage
Mar
23
to Apr 3

Junior/ Senior Pilgrimage

March 23 to April 3, 2027

Juniors and Seniors from all Chesterton Academies join in Rome.

Organized by ProRome Tours, this specific Holy Week itinerary places students, faculty, and chaperones in Italy during the most sacred week of the Christian calendar.

📍 Route & Destinations

The second group's itinerary spans twelve days and includes major spiritual and historic sites across Italy:

• Rome (5 Nights)

• Monte Cassino (The motherhouse of the Benedictine Order)

• San Giovanni Rotondo (Shrine and tomb of St. Padre Pio)

• Monte Sant'Angelo (One of the oldest shrines dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel)

• Lanciano (Site of the 8th-century Eucharistic Miracle)

• Assisi (Footsteps of St. Francis, St. Clare, and Blessed Carlo Acutis)



📜 Program Description & Holy Week Highlights

This pilgrimage culminates in the liturgies of Holy Week and Easter:

• Holy Thursday: A visit to St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. In the evening, the group attends the Mass of the Lord's Supper, followed by the traditional Seven Churches Visitation walked in small groups.

• Good Friday: Pilgrims pray at the Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs) at opening, visit San Giovanni in Laterano, and experience the Solemn Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord.

• Holy Saturday: A day of contemplation, preparation, and reflection.

• Easter Sunday: The group attends Easter Sunday Mass with Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square, concluding with the Urbi et Orbi blessing and plenary indulgence delivered from the central loggia.



✈️ Logistics & Registration

• Cost: $2,950 per person (Land only; international airfare from a major gateway is quoted separately).

• Lodging: Religious guesthouses chosen to maintain the contemplative character of the pilgrimage.

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