Assumptionists

Dear Friends,
Thank you for everyone’s support and work!

Dear brothers, sisters and friends in the Assumption family,
The world in which we live is marked by self-interest, conflict, division, polarization, violence, and war. Instead of being discouraged, we need to see what we can do to improve the situation.

Every year, the Dioceses of El Paso, Texas, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and Las Cruces, New Mexico celebrate a Border Mass, a Misa Fronteriza.

Due to the popularity of the SEND trip to El Paso that will take place December 14-21, Campus Ministry has added a second SEND trip this year.

On November 13, the feast of our blessed Bulgarian martyrs, the first pilgrims, are welcomed by the Assumptionist brothers and Oblate sisters of the Assumption at the sanctuary of our brothers Kamen, Pavel, and Josaphat.

Yesterday (October 19) was the 12th year anniversary of the abduction and kidnapping of our three Assumptionist priests at our parish in Mbau of the Diocese of Butembo-Beni.

There are fewer changes at the General House during the second year of the mandate than there were during the year following the General Chapter. The beginning of 2024 confirms that, without fanfare but nonetheless with noteworthy differences.

All of you are invited to Dr. Barry Knowlton’s presentation “Fr. d’Alzon and 1848” on November 21st at Assumption University. Please see the attached flyer for more details.

In the Catholic tradition, the month of November, beginning with the Feasts of All Saints (November 1) and All Souls (November 2), has long been a time to remember deceased family members and friends.

At St. Francis Xavier Shelter, we primarily receive families, with kids of all ages. Being surrounded by these children has made it apparent how they handle stress and anxiety differently from the adults.