Chesterton Academy of St. Francis of Assisi

09/10/2026

It was quite the jovial atmosphere as we held our first ever House Ceremony! Students were assigned to one of four Houses, each representing one of the four saints (two from the West and two from the East) who support the Chair of Peter in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome: Augustine, Ambrose, Athanasius and Chrysostom.

Our House System is drawn from the 1,000 year-old tradition of Christian education exemplified in the colleges at Oxford and Cambridge. The Houses provide real, tangible community within the larger school, giving students the opportunity to take ownership, fulfill the call to leadership, and to cultivate the ideal conditions for virtue.

09/09/2026

As a classical school, truth, goodness, and beauty are woven into the heart and soul of our academy. We continue to cultivate beauty in all of our spaces, especially in our front lobby. Beautiful, fresh flowers, comfortable and inviting chairs, and a soft, lovely rug underfoot welcome not only our students, but also their families and all who enter our doors.

09/07/2026

Thank you to the New Britain Herald and Bristol Press for their newly published story about our school! We’re so excited to continue spreading the word about all the wonderful things happening in our community.

NEW BRITAIN — A new Catholic high school has opened in New Britain, marking the first new Catholic school to open in the Archdiocese of Hartford in more than 30

09/04/2026

One week down, and what a beautiful beginning it’s been! We’re taking one more look back at our founding first day and looking ahead with excitement to all that’s still to come.

09/04/2026

We are incredibly grateful for all of our volunteers, and want to extend a special thank you to the St. Francis Catholic - New Britain, CT Knights of Columbus for all their hard work moving and setting up furniture in the weeks leading up to our first day!

09/02/2026

First gym class and first rugby lesson!

09/02/2026

There’s no better way to begin the day than with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. At Chesterton Academy of St. Francis of Assisi, students and staff begin each school day together at the altar.

08/31/2026

And so it begins! Our founding class got to work on their very first day.

08/29/2026

Some beautiful moments from our historic Opening Day yesterday!

Be sure to tune in to NBC Connecticut tonight (Saturday, 8/29) at 6:30 p.m. or 11 p.m. for a special story about the celebration!