Assumptionists

The final day of the Fr. Vincent Machozi Colloquium at Boston University’s School of Theology brought participants together for reflection on peacebuilding, faith, and social transformation. Scholars, students, and guests gathered to continue the conversations inspired by the theme Ecologies of Peacemaking and the legacy of Fr. Vincent Machozi, A.A.

Coralis, a Maryknoll missioner, chose to spend her three-month “rest” period before renewing her commitment to Maryknoll in El Paso volunteering as close to Gaza as possible. She traveled to Beirut, where she served at a center run by the Jesuits. Coralis left for Lebanon in early January and was scheduled to return to El Paso today. Well, war broke out last week.  The center where she lives and works has been turned into a shelter for foreign workers.

Day Two of the Father Vincent Machozi Colloquium at Boston University brought together scholars, students, and guests for a day of reflection, dialogue, and shared learning inspired by the legacy of Fr. Vincent Machozi. The gathering created space for thoughtful conversations on justice, peace, and collective responsibility in today’s world.

Hey Hounds!
Happy Spring Break! This past week, we hosted our annual Black History Month Ecumenical Service in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. We are so grateful for the Kuumba singers, who lead us in worship, and Conway Campbell, VP for Student Success, who gave the sermon. Additionally, members of the Assumption community attended Boston College’s “Law, Conscience, and Migration Today” conference.

The inaugural Fr. Vincent Machozi Colloquium at Boston University’s School of Theology opened with a day of thoughtful dialogue and shared commitment to justice and peace. Scholars, practitioners, and faith communities gathered to reflect on the intersections of climate change, environmental justice, and conflict transformation across the African continent.

It was with exuberant joy that the Assumptionist community and beyond recently celebrated the Rite of Perpetual Profession of Bro. Aloysious Musoke, A.A. in St. Columbkille’s Church, Brighton, MA. The Liturgy reflected and embraced the familial heritage of Bro. Aloysious’ home country and village in Uganda. The principal celebrant was Fr. Chi Ai Nguyen, Provincial of our North American Province and representative of Fr. Ngoa Ya Tshihemba, Superior General of the Augustinians of the Assumption. Concelebrating with brother Assumptionists and other priest friends, was Fr. Dinh Vo Tran, Superior of the Local Community, Bro. Aloysious’ Formation Director and our gracious host for the day.