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.

April Speaker: Fr. Leonard Andrie

  • 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"