November 2022

What's New

It is with great joy and bountiful thanksgiving that we share the news that the Most Reverend Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, on the feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, has blessed our endeavor with a canonical decree recognizing Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope as a Catholic High School in the diocese of Providence.

While we remain a private and independent school we now have the privilege and distinction of being recognized as a Catholic school.  We look forward to a continued partnership with the Diocese of Providence in the weeks, months, and years ahead as we establish a unique and affordable offering for parents seeking a Classical, Catholic education.

Read our full press release or the official decree, view local press coverage, and keep your eyes tuned for an upcoming print of the RI Catholic.

Admissions

Our first admission season is well underway. We have been blessed to meet so many of you and applications are coming in.  If you haven't yet had a chance to join us at our new location or are new to our mailing list there is still time. We have added an additional opportunity on Saturday, December 10th.

Tour our newly acquired building and learn about our vision for the future. Have your academic and admissions questions answered. Light refreshments provided. Registration optional.

Community Open House

Saturday, December 10th, 12-3pm

FAQ Spotlight
Can I hear from students at an existing Chesterton Academy?  How do students describe their experience?

Hear from students at the Chesterton Academy of Holy Family in Chicago what it is like to attend a Chesterton Academy school.

G.K. Today

G.K. Chesterton was known for his shrewd common sense.  For instance, he once said that original sin can be proven by reading the front page of a newspaper.  

However, this blunt realism went hand-in-hand with boundless good cheer and fundamental optimism, rooted in his conviction that Christ has conquered sin and death, a triumph that will be manifested in due course.  Thus, he quipped that although the faith sometimes appears to have gone to the dogs, it is invariably the dog, not the faith, which dies.

Today, many are sorely tempted to say that the faith has gone to the dogs.  And there is reason for genuine concern.  But, as Chesterton ever maintained, there is much more room for confidence: confidence that the Holy Spirit will guide the church through its trials by raising up saints, known and unknown, to reinvigorate the faith.

It is our intention to cooperate with the Holy Spirit toward this end.  At Our Lady of Hope, we don’t shy away from confronting the troubles of our age.  But we enter the fray with a smile.  Like our patron, we are “happy warriors”, enlivened by the “joy of the gospel”, to use the lovely phrase of Pope Francis.  

We hope that many of you will choose to be our friends and companions as we work tirelessly to fulfill our mission, which is a heavy burden made light by the grace of God.

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