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Gonzaga Fathers Club

Welcome to the Gonzaga Fathers Club. The GFC is open to all fathers, father figures and male guardians with a son at Gonzaga. We're glad you're here!
It is my great honor to welcome you to the Gonzaga Fathers Club! The GFC is dedicated to fostering fellowship among fathers and male guardians of Gonzaga students while supporting the school’s mission of forming Men for and with Others through service and community.
 
Just as our sons become part of the Eye Street community for life, so do Gonzaga families—building friendships, giving back, and strengthening the bonds that make Gonzaga so special.
 
Our mission is twofold. First, to demonstrate for our sons how to show love and respect for others. Second, to promote fellowship in the Gonzaga community, especially among the students, their fathers and father figures.

The GFC offers many opportunities to connect, get involved, and support both Gonzaga and our sons’ journeys. Whether it’s selling tickets at football or basketball games, participating in the 7th Annual Gonzaga National Day of Service, attending the 79th Annual Father-Son Mass and Breakfast, helping at the 37th DC Classic basketball tournament, or lending a hand at other service projects, your involvement makes a real difference.

We also host monthly gatherings—times to socialize, share experiences, and hear valuable insights from Gonzaga teachers, coaches, administrators, and special guests. We’ll send monthly email newsletters so you don’t miss any opportunities to participate. New this year, you can subscribe to the Gonzaga GFC calendar of events - for instructions on how to do so, please click here.

Thank you for visiting our page and for your interest in being part of the Gonzaga Fathers Club. Please do not hesitate to contact us. I look forward to meeting you, working alongside you, and together continuing the tradition of service and fellowship that makes our community thrive.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam,

Nick Brady (P '25, '27)
GFC President
nicholasabrady@gmail.com
302.579.4433 Cell

Volunteer Opportunities

We are always in need of father/guardian volunteers. If you are interested in joining our corps of ready-for-action GFC volunteers, please click here. We will add your email address to a roster so that you can receive faster and more convenient communications and updates about upcoming volunteer opportunities, including important information about parking and logistics.

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  • Grandparents Day

    The GFC proudly supports this important annual event to celebrate grandparents and all they mean to the men of Eye Street. GFC volunteers direct attendees to Mass and the brunch. Event date: Sunday, October 18, 2026.

  • New Families Welcome Picnic

    The Fathers Club joins the Mothers Club serving our incoming freshman and transfer families on Eye Street following a welcome presentation in the Sheehy Theater. The picnic is a stellar way to meet incoming families and introduce the Fathers Club to new dads and guardians. Event Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026. For more information, contact Vince Russo.


  • Visitation Mass and Picnic

    Located at Georgetown Visitation (1524 35th Street, NW, Washington DC), this event includes Mass, a cookout, and a few friendly competitive games between the freshman boys and girls. GFC support includes procuring, delivering, and setting up the drinks for the cookout. We also help with setting up chairs, tables and A/V alongside the Visitation Fathers Club. Event Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026.

  • Football Ticket Sales

    The Fathers Club sells tickets at all home football games. This is a great way to meet fellow dads and guardians and enjoy Gonzaga football.

    We are looking for volunteers to assist with ticket sales during the game. Your help makes a big difference in keeping the lines moving smoothly and ensuring fans have a great experience. Whether you've volunteered before or are considering it for the first time, we'd love to have you join us.

    Please sign up using the links below. Questions, please contact Camilo Martinez or Andrew Turnbull.

    Friday, September 4th vs Coolidge

  • Grandparents Day Mass & Brunch

    The Fathers Club proudly supports this important annual event to celebrate Grandparents and all they mean to the Men of Eye Street. Father volunteers direct attendees to mass and the brunch. Event Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026. For more information, contact Nick Manetto.

  • Father McKenna Center Breakfast

    Each year from mid-November to mid-March, the GFC organizes weekend and holiday breakfasts for the Father McKenna Center Hypothermia Program. The program provides a bed, hot meals, and a supportive environment to 10 men struggling with homelessness. The goal is to provide structure, support and skills to enable each man to move forward in his life.

    Families serve - and more importantly, eat - with the Center's guests. Gonzaga families sharing conversation and a meal with these men are key to the program's success and a transformative experience for many families. 
     
    For more information, contact Nick Manetto.

  • Open House

    This event is a critical opportunity for prospective students and their families to learn more about Gonzaga and tour campus. Gonzaga dads guide prospective families from the parking lots to the Carmody Center and remain available throughout the school to answer questions. Event Date: Sunday, November 22, 2026. For more information, contact Tom Curteman or Joe Sperber.

  • DC Classic

    The annual Gonzaga DC Classic brings top high school teams from across the country to Eye Street. The DC Classic is the Fathers Club primary annual fundraiser and directly supports Gonzaga’s summer service projects.
     
    The success of the weekend tournament is not solely dependent on the caliber of play on the court, but on having a deep bench of GFC volunteers off the court. Be part of great basketball supporting good works! Event Dates: Friday, December 11 – Sunday, December 13, 2026. For more information, contact Joe McPherson, John Oh or Dustin Wolfe.


  • Freshman Retreat

    A formative experience for Gonzaga freshmen, this weekend retreat occurs each year in January. The Fathers Club provides water and soda for the Friday evening session and serves as overnight chaperones during the sleepover at school on Saturday night. Event Dates: January 15-17, 2027.

  • Mother-Son Mass and Celebration

    Dads set up tables and chairs in the Carmody Center the day before this cherished annual event. On the day of the Celebration, we come together for Mass in the Chapel and prepare breakfast, set tables, and serve breakfast to mothers and sons. Event Date: Sunday, March 14, 2027. For more information, contact Charlie Braico.

  • Father-Son Service Project

    The foundation of a Gonzaga education is learning the importance of being Men for Others. The Fathers Club will plan service opportunities throughout the academic year both on Eye Street and in the Washington DC area. Event Dates: To be determined.

  • 79th Annual Father-Son Mass & Breakfast

    The Father-Son Communion Breakfast begins with a morning Mass at St. Al’s and is followed by brunch and recognition of awardees in the Carmody Center. A longstanding tradition, this year marks the 79th Father-Son Communion Breakfast and the return of the event back to campus. Volunteers serve as ushers in the church and guide attendees to the Carmody Center. Event Date: April 21, 2027. For more information, contact Liam Randall, Roderick Cruz or Paul Uppole.

  • Commencement

    The milestone event for graduating seniors and their families, the Fathers Club serves as ushers and provides logistical support throughout the day. Event Dates: Baccalaureate Mass and reception: Saturday, June 5, 2027; Commencement: Sunday, June 6, 2027. For more information, contact Tom Curteman or Joe Sperber.

GFC Executive Committee

Nick Brady, President
Charlie Braico, Tom Curteman, Andrew Turnbull, Vince Russo, Vice Presidents
Mike Danzansky, Treasurer
Wayne D’Angelo, Secretary

Upcoming Meetings and Events

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Celebrating 200 Years of Jesuit Education in the Nation's Capital

Gonzaga College High School

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