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The Educational Congress 2016

BY TROY WATKINS

The article was first reported by Assumption Magazine

They came from around the world, each with their own experiences and traditions,
but sharing faith and a commitment to the teachings of the Venerable Father Emmanuel d’Alzon, founder of the Augustinians of the Assumption. For 10 days a diverse group of teachers and administrators from Assumptionist institutions from across the globe engaged in spirited discussion, careful study and a sharing of stories and challenges. In the end they emerged stronger, refreshed and recommitted to advancing Fr. d’Alzon’s vision for education; to help their students discover
what it means to lead their best lives.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 01 December 2016 18:49

FR. PETER PRECOURT, A.A. CELEBRATES FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION

On Sunday, November 20^th, 2016, Fr. Peter Precourt, A.A. celebrated his fortieth anniversary as an Assumptionist priest. The concelebrated Mass took place at St. Anne/St. Patrick Parish in Sturbridge, MA where Fr. Peter is Pastor and also Regional Superior for the U.S. Territory of his congregation. Gathered for the liturgy were many of his brother Assumptionists, his sister and her husband, parishioners, friends and guests. In his homily, Fr. Peter focused on the feast of Christ the King and how essential it is for us as baptized Christians to allow Jesus to be the most important priest, prophet and king of our lives on a daily basis. In addition, Fr. Peter expressed his heartfelt gratitude to God for the many graces bestowed on him during these forty years of serving His people. Following Mass there was a bountiful reception in the parish hall where the celebration and fellowship continued into the afternoon.

Congratulations, Fr. Peter!!!

A Conversation on Mission to the Poor

A Conversation on Mission to the Poor - PDF file

Last Updated on Thursday, 24 November 2016 12:06

THANKSGIVING PRAYER

God all-powerful, your gifts of love are countless and your goodness infinite; as we come before you on Thanksgiving with gratitude for your kindness, open our hearts to have concern for every man, woman, and child, so that we may share your gifts in loving service. Amen.

( Collect, Mass for Thanksgiving Day)

A very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving to you from the Assumption Family!

OFFICIAL INAUGURATION OF PRINCE OF PEACE SCHOOL COMPLEX

Fr. Protais Kabila, provincial, and Br. Dubois, headmaster, at grand opening Mass

My dear friends,

It is with great joy that I share with you news of the official grand opening of the Beni school, the result of the generosity and prayers of so many of you. The school has been operating for two months now but the Assumptionists in the Congo wanted to highlight the importance of this school and its significance. On Monday, November 7, 2016, students, teachers, parents, friends, political authorities, and many Assumptionists gathered for a Mass of Thanksgiving.

In his homily, the provincial of the Assumptionists in Africa, Fr. Protais Kabila, underlined the raison-d’etre of the school: “education for peace, justice, reconciliation, and tolerance among people, in a word, educating for human dignity in the spirit and the tradition of the Assumptionists. In the footsteps of Fr. Emmanuel d’Alzon, our founder, we are investing in education wagering that it is a leaven that has the power to transform society, accompanying people ‘until Christ be formed in them’. That is why this school has taken as its motto: ‘Discipline, Peace, Excellence’.”