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AA News of the Assumption
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AA News of the Assumption

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The discovery of the community of the parish “Jesus-Christ Good Shepherd” of Loliondo in Tanzania, was a significant step of the canonical visit in East Africa during February by Fr. Ngoa Ya Tshihemba, Superior General (in the center of the photo) and Fr. Benoît Bigard, Vicar General (to the right), charged with accompanying this Vice-Province.

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Walking with Christ: Holy Week at St. Columbkille
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Walking with Christ: Holy Week at St. Columbkille

As the Assumptionists at St. Columbkille Parish, we embarked on a profound journey of faith during Holy Week, reflecting on the significance of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. Our celebration began on Palm Sunday, where we commemorated Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem and into our hearts, symbolizing our own welcoming of Christ into our lives.

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Pope Francis, R.I.P.
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Mourning the Death of Pope Francis

Cardinal Kevin Farrell made this announcement this morning about the death of Pope Francis: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church.

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Happy Easter
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Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!
May the Light of the Risen Lord reign over our actions and our lives; so that the New Life wins over our weaknesses and sins in our daily life.
The Lord is risen! Alleluia!

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Fr. Chi Ai Nguyen, A.A.
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When Was the Last Time You Felt Amazing?

Dear brothers, sisters and friends in the Assumption family, 
Recently, I have read a novel entitled “The Rocking Chair Prophet” by Matthew Kelly, an internationally acclaimed author of Catholic books. The novel tells us about the life of a thirty-three-year-old man called Daniel.

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Stations of the Cross with the Assumptionists in El Paso
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Stations of the Cross with the Assumptionists in El Paso

On Good Friday, we journeyed up Mount Cristo Rey with students from the University of Texas at El Paso. Led by the Assumptionists, this Stations of the Cross pilgrimage blended faith, fellowship, and the spirit of reflection. Each step up the mountain echoed Christ’s path of love and sacrifice.

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A mission of knowing, Loving, and Proclaiming Christ

“The apostle loves the One who sends him; he must also love the one to whom he is sent, for His mission is one of love and of mercy.”

-Fr. Emmanuel d’Alzon, Founder of the Augustinians of the Assumption

In the vision of our founder
Fr. Emmanuel d'Alzon

The apostle loves the One who sends him; he must also love the one to whom he is sent, for his mission is one of love and of mercy. To share the mind of Jesus Christ who said: “I wish to bring fire on the Earth, and how I wish it were blazing already.” (Lk 12:49) The only desire of my life is to enkindle souls with this Divine Fire.