Chesterton Events
Chesterton Academy at Faith on Fire
Come visit our table at the Faith on Fire Rally!
Sponsored by the Hampden West Deanery and the Diocese of Springfield Catholic Charismatic Renewal, the 2026 Faith on Fire Catholic Rally will take place August 20-21, 2026 on the grounds of Sacred Heart Parish, 1065 Springfield St. in Feeding Hills. Music will be provided by Psalm 33 and featured speakers include Fr. Bassam Saade', Fr. Chris Alar and Fr. Anthony Gramlich. Please bring your own LAWN CHAIRS and BLANKETS for comfortable seating. Food and beverages will be available for purchase starting at 5pm. If it rains we go into the church.
Priests and Pickleball
This will be a morning of pickleball, food, and family fun on Saturday, August 22 benefiting the launch of Chesterton Academy of The Divine Mercy, the first classical Catholic high school in Western Massachusetts.
All skill levels welcome
Light breakfast, coffee, lunch, and refreshments all included
Raffle with great prizes
Registration closes on August 15
LOCATION
Checkwriters office outdoor pickleball courts, 46 Round Hill Rd., Northampton, MA
WHO’S INVITED?
players, spectators, families, anyone who wants to cheer on our parish priests!
Rosary in the Rose Garden
Join us in the beautiful rose garden at Stanley Park for an evening of fellowship and prayer. Families of all ages are welcome!
Come meet the Chesterton Academy of The Divine Mercy team, connect with other families in our growing community, and spend a peaceful summer evening together. We will gather to pray the Holy Rosary and entrust our families, our community, and our school to the care of Our Blessed Mother.
Please bring a lawn chair or blanket and a snack to share if you'd like. Whether you're already involved with Chesterton Academy or simply curious to learn more, we'd love to meet you!
Stanley Park Rose Garden (#12 on the map below)
400 Western Ave #1, Westfield, MA 01086
Admission to the park is free
Discover Chesterton Info Session at St. Michael’s Church
Join us for an info session to learn more about our mission, our progress toward opening, and what makes a Chesterton education unique. Whether you are exploring educational options for your family or looking for ways to support the school, we’d love to share our vision and answer your questions.
St. Michael’s Church - Michaelmas Room
Thursday, September 17, at 6:00 PM
128 Maple Street
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
For a complete listing of upcoming events please visit our website:
chestertondivinemercy.org or visit our facebook page at facebook.com/chestertondm
Additionally, you may contact:
Christina Curtis, Board Secretary
cmcurtis@chestertondm.org
Discover Chesterton Info Session at St. Stanislaus Basilica
Join us for an info session to learn more about our mission, our progress toward opening, and what makes a Chesterton education unique. Whether you are exploring educational options for your family or looking for ways to support the school, we’d love to share our vision and answer your questions.
St. Stanislaus School Gymnasium
Thursday, July 16, at 6:00 PM
534 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
For a complete listing of upcoming events please visit our website:
chestertondivinemercy.org or visit our facebook page at facebook.com/chestertondm
Additionally, you may contact:
James Roberts-Manning, Board Vice President
jmanning@chestertondm.org
Discover Chesterton Info Session at OLV Parish
Join us for an info session to learn more about our mission, our progress toward opening, and what makes a Chesterton education unique. Whether you are exploring educational options for your family or looking for ways to support the school, we’d love to share our vision and answer your questions.
Our Lady of The Valley Parish Hall
Thursday, July 9, at 6:00 PM
33 Adams Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
For a complete listing of upcoming events please visit our website:
chestertondivinemercy.org or visit our facebook page at facebook.com/chestertondm
Additionally, you may contact:
Jesse Mayhew, Board Chair
413-336-5666, jmayhew@chestertondm.org
Discover Chesterton Virtual Info Night
Curious about Chesterton Academy?
Join us for a virtual info session to learn more about our mission, our progress toward opening, and what makes a Chesterton education unique. Whether you are exploring educational options for your family or looking for ways to support the school, we’d love to share our vision and answer your questions.
Topics we’ll cover include:
• Our mission and vision for Catholic classical education in Western Massachusetts
• What makes the Chesterton model unique
• Curriculum, academics, and the integrated humanities approach
• Faith life, virtue formation, and student culture
• Plans for our opening and future growth
• Tuition, affordability, and financial accessibility
• Opportunities to get involved as a founding family, donor, or volunteer
• Updates on our Founding 100 campaign
• Questions & open discussion with our leadership team
Please register by clicking here.