In 2011 when the masculine branch of the Assumption Family established a formation community in Ougadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, it became only the fourth country in the world where all five branches of the Family are found (France, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Vietnam being the other three). The first to arrive, in 1965, the Religious of the Assumption run two schools there as well as a formation house.

At Mount Saint Mary’s Abbey (Wrentham, MA), from January 26^th to February 16^th, 2014

Silence touches the heart…reveals the self. It was a life-giving experience, a journey that started with fear and hesitation, but allowing the Spirit to take control made a difference; a total surrender of myself to God to entrust everything to His grace. Silence taught me to value every word that comes out of my mouth, to be vigilant at all times in what I say:  is it a message that gives life or that destroys? It was a time to pick up the pieces of my life and continue the journey, appreciating and thanking God for His grace and enlightenment. (Brother Leo Divinagracia)

Please help us celebrate "Bro's" 90^th birthday by sending birthday wishes to our very dear friend and Alumni Ambassador extraordinaire.

Cards and notes may be mailed to us at Assumption, or e-mail either dlaska@assumption.edu or demarais@assumption.edu and we'll share them with "Bro" on March 12.

For the many of you who have inquired...a scholarship fund was established for "Bro" by the Class of 1969 at its 40^th Reunion.  If you wish to contribute as a birthday gift, you may do so online.  Under "Gift Designation" please indicate that your gift is for the Bro. Armand G. Lemaire, A.A.'48 Scholarship.  You may also forward a check, made payable to Assumption College, to either of us at the address below.