Assumptionists

Most Holy Father,
In my personal name and in the name of the entire Congregation of the Augustinians of the Assumption, known as Assumptionists, it gives me great pleasure to offer you our warmest congratulations on your election to the See of Peter. It gives us great joy and hope to have received you as our new Bishop of Rome and Pastor of the universal Church!

Deacon Paul Covino’s retirement marks the end of an era at Assumption University, but his legacy of love, service, and dedication will endure. As Director of Campus Ministry since 2014, Deacon Paul has embodied the Assumptionist spirit, inspiring students to deepen their faith and relationship with Jesus Christ.

The Baccalaureate Mass will be celebrated at 5:00 PM this Saturday, May 17 in the Plourde Center. This Mass, in which we thank God for the blessings bestowed on the Class of 2025 and invoke God’s blessings on our graduates as they enter the next chapter in their lives, is open to all.

Imagine gathering with fellow seekers on Sundays, immersed in the Gospel’s transformative message. At the Assumptionist center in Brighton, this is exactly what happens. Led by Brother Aloysius and Jesuit Deacon David, alongside Brothers Baraka and Hugo, Provincial Secretary Monica, and a vibrant group of young people from St. Columbkille parish.

At Emmanuel House Formation Center in Nairobi, Kenya — a mission of the Assumptionists — theology is not only studied, it is lived. Here, religious brothers are formed spiritually and practically, including through hands-on work in agriculture.

As our Assumptionist community celebrates the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV, an Augustinian Pope, we are filled with joy and gratitude. The Pope’s humble introduction of himself as “a son of Saint Augustine, an Augustinian” resonates deeply with our own Augustinian roots.