Men of Virtue

“Men of Virtue” is a men's breakfast and talk held every second Friday of the month from 6:30-7:45 am. It is a collaboration of Chesterton Academy and St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church to grow a network of men connected by the desire to follow Christ in His Church and advance in the life of virtue.

May Speaker: Fr. Paul Haverstock

Fr. Paul became our parochial administrator in 2020 and was installed as pastor on July 4, 2021. He was ordained a priest by Archbishop Hebda in 2016 and spent his first year of priesthood finishing theological studies in Rome. Once back home, Fr. Paul spent three years as the parochial vicar of the Parish of Saints Joachim and Anne in Shakopee before being assigned to St. Gabriel.


"There is no doubt in my mind that God’s providence has led me here. I grew up in Eden Prairie, but my family attended Zion Lutheran Church right here in Hopkins. Not once did I ever imagine that I would find myself back in Hopkins as a Catholic priest, serving one mile from where I was baptized. Only God could have planned this. I am delighted to be your pastor."


Fr. Paul will be giving a brief recap of the year and then will take questions for a "grill the priest" session. 


RSVP HERE

  • Format
    Breakfast will be served promptly at 6:30 a.m. followed by a talk on the life of virtue by a guest speaker at 7:00 a.m. (including a time of Q & A). Formal dismissal is at 7:30 a.m., however, men are welcome to stay a bit longer to socialize or ask more questions of the presenter.


  • Location
    Breakfasts will be held at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church, 1310 Mainstreet, Hopkins in the lower-level social hall. 


    Here are the dates: 9/12, 10/10, 11/14, 12/12, 1/9, 2/13, 3/13, 4/10, 5/8.

Past Speakers & Topics

  • September: Dale Ahlquist

    "What is Wrong With the World? Why G.K. Chesterton's Answer is Still Relevant."

  • October: Fr. Paul Haverstock

    "The Cardinal Virtue of Temperance"

  • November: Dr. Tod Worner

    "The Virtue of Courage in Uncourageous Times"

  • December: Fr. Brent Bowman

    "The Cardinal Virtue of Justice"

  • January: Dr. Brandon Wanless

    "The Cardinal Virtue of Prudence"

  • February: Dr. James Chastek

    "The Theological Virtue of Faith"

  • March: Dr. Matt Gerlach

    "The Theological Virtue of Hope"

  • April: Fr. Leonard Andrie

    "The Theological Virtue of Charity"