1. Would you share a bit about your background: family, childhood, early education etc.? I’m called Pacifique Kambale Tsongo. I was born in Oicha, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, on February 7th, 1990. My parents are Joseph Kambale (father) and Astrid Kyakimwa (mother). I have one younger sister. Her… Read More »Interview with Fr. Pacifique Kambale Tsongo, A.A.
MARCH 10, 2023 CHAPEL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY Scripture Readings: Job 19, 1, 23-27a; Romans 8:14-23; John 11:32-45 I’m not sure any other Gospel scene brings out the humanity of our Lord quite so powerfully. He weeps over the death of his friend Lazarus, and twice is greatly… Read More »Homily at the Funeral Mass for Fr. Norman Meiklejohn, A.A.
Yesterday, March 23 was the Presidential Inauguration of Greg Weiner, PH.D, President of Assumption University. It started off with an academic procession into the Plourde Recreation Center with music from the Assumption University Chorale. It was a momentous occasion for the university. All are welcome to join in the second… Read More »Presidential Inauguration
Students, faculty, staff and friends are all invited to the Mass in honor of the Inauguration of Greg Weiner as President of Assumption University. The Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Sunday, March 26 in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Bishop Robert McManus will preside and Fr.… Read More »You’re Invited! Mass in Honor of Inauguration of President Greg Weiner
Please join us for our Parish Lenten Mission on March 27 to 29 at 7:00 PM at St. Joachim Chapel. It will be presented by Fr. Barry Bercier, AA.
El Paso update 3/14 Today Paulina and I started volunteering at the migrant shelter at the St Francis Xavier parish in El Paso was both productive and relaxing. After catching up on lost sleep from traveling, we ate mango with tajin for breakfast and spent some time with Ignacio and… Read More »UMass Amherst Newman Center Volunteers in El Paso – March 2023
Assumption University is pleased to have Greg Weiner, Ph.D. serve as its 17th president. The formal Inauguration will occur Thursday, March 23 at 3:00 P.M. in the Plourde Recreation Center. It will be followed by a community reception at 4:30 P.M. in Laska Gymnasium. The Inauguration Mass will take place… Read More »Inauguration of Greg Weiner, Ph.D.
The annual Bake Sale for the Assumptionists’ 2023 Solidarity Campaign, sponsored by the Lay Assumptionists, with the help of a few young girls from the Faith Formation program and several other bakers, took place after the Masses Saturday and Sunday at St. Anne’s / St. Patrick’s parish in Sturbridge, MA.… Read More »Bake Sale for the 2023 Solidarity Campaign
It is with great sadness that I inform the Assumption community of the death of Fr. Norman Meiklejohn, A.A., AP’46, AU’50. Fr. Norman’s apostolic work at Assumption University, then Assumption College, included assignments as Dean of Students, Director of the Evening College, Professor in the History Department, and Trustee. For… Read More »Passing of Fr. Norman Meiklejohn A.A.
Interviewer – Would you please share a bit about your background: family, childhood, early education etc.? Fr. Peter – My name is Peter Omwoyo. I was born on November 26, 1976 to the late Patrice Omwoyo and Sabina Moraa in the western part of Kenya, Kisii County. I am the… Read More »Interview with Father Peter Omwoyo, A.A.