The mission of Chesterton Academy is to raise up a generation of joyful leaders and saints, educated in the classical tradition and the truths of the Catholic faith, abounding in the skills and character requisite for success in college and professional life as well as in building up the kingdom of God, and to excel in service of family, of country, and of Christ our Lord.

Galentine’s Event!

Come experience the deep intimacy of powerful love of God and learn how we are relentlessly pursued in the greatest love story ever told.

Join men from around the Spokane Diocese and the Inland Northwest for a day of inspiration, faith, fellowship, and fun.

The doors at Gonzaga Prep, Spokane will open at 7:00 am for Mass at 7:30 am. Check-in, visiting friends, and a light brunch will follow Mass and the conference will begin promptly at 8:30 am.

Presenter Bishop Thomas Daly, will lead us in reflection and call us to a life of prayer and discipleship. The day will be filled with inspirational talks, personal time to pray, worship, confession, adoration, laughter, tacos and a beer!

“The Paschal Mystery in Sacred Art” will be open on Saturday, February 28 from 6:00-8:00pm and on Sunday, March 1, from 8:00am until 2:00pm.

Admission is free; donations are gratefully accepted. The Art Walk includes dozens of prints of famous works of art, an I-Spy game and crafts for the kids, displays about the Stations of the Cross and the Shroud of Turin, delicious appetizers and mocktails, and a beautiful Catalog of Exhibited Art which you may take home.

St. Mary Parish School Gym/Parish Hall at 304 South Adams Road in Spokane Valley.

Testimony: “It was a blessing being in the retreat. Sharing our stories was so powerful. I now know that I was not alone in my suffering and pain. The healing process flowed so easily. The support and love of the volunteers was so much help.”

This End of Life Workshop sponsored by Holy Cross Funeral and Cemetery Services. Join the FREE informative workshop to learn how to preplan for the end of life.

Click HERE to RSVP to Sr. Bernadette or call 509-467-5496..

 Join Father Jim Northrop and speaker Kelly Wahlquist for a weekend of renewal.

Kelly Wahlquist is a dynamic and inspiring Catholic speaker whose gift of weaving personal stories and Scripture together with practical advice allows her audience to enter more fully into what Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict have called us into – to be witnesses of our faith and part of the New Evangelization.

Calling all students in grades 6-8: Please join for our annual Middle School Encounter! This year’s theme is Saints in the Making. This day-long retreat will be held at Kennedy Catholic High School.  

Some highlights include:  

• Keynote speakers (TBD) 
• Mass presided by Bishop Elizondo 
• Live music 
• Games  
• Activities  
• Adoration 
• Lunch and refreshments included 

Looking at our saints for inspiration, we see that a life of holiness is possible – and fulfilling!  Saints aren’t just holy people from the past – they are people like you and me who live in the world today. Sainthood IS attainable. We are all saints in the making! 

• Sola Scriptura

  This year’s debate theme will showcase the positions of both Protestant and Catholic when considering the question of authority of scripture.

• Face off Speakers

  The nationally known speakers are Doug Wilson from Christ Church in Moscow, ID as well as national Catholic apologist Joe Heschmeyer from Catholic Answers.