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Assumption High School in Nairobi is about to get something very special — a brand-new playground. This is not just any playground. It is a place where children will play safely, laugh with their friends, and grow together. It will be a place where joy and learning meet, right in the heart of the school.

I was born in Enugu State, Nigeria, into a Christian family with seven children: two girls and five boys. I’m the fourth of the boys and the sixth overall. I completed my high school education at Rev. Fr. Ogbonna Memorial School in Okpatu, Enugu State. I lost my dad during my second year in the congregation in 2016.

Concert: PILGRIMS OF HOPE by choirs from Polish-American Parishes from Boston under the direction of MARTA SALETNIK, Salem under the direction of ALICJA REKŚĆ, and Webster under the direction of Maria Czarnecka-Cieslak. All are welcome!
Soloist – Fr. ZBIGNIEW STEPNIAK,
Accompaniment: Maria Czarnecka-Cieslak.

Artistic Direction: Fr. Zbigniew Stępniak, Maria Czarnecka-Cieślak
Where: St. Joseph Basilica, Webster
When: Sunday, September 28th at 4:00 PM

For nearly 65 years, the Assumptionists have been serving the community in Kambali, Africa, through the Kambali Institution – a school where education is made accessible to those who otherwise could not afford it. This is God’s work in action. As we celebrate 65 years, we invite you to join us in reaching even more children in Africa. Together, we can continue building on this legacy of faith, education, and hope.

Polish Parish of Our Lady of Częstochowa from Worcester participates in the special Diocese of Worcester celebration of the Mary mother of God to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the diocese. 

On August 28, Assumption University in Worcester came together to celebrate St. Augustine Day. The day honors St. Augustine of Hippo (354–430), a bishop, philosopher, and one of the most influential teachers of the Church.

We are blessed to highlight the inspiring missionary journey of Magalie Torres-Rowe, CSJA, an Associate Sister of St. Joseph and volunteer with the Augustinians of the Assumption. Magalie, who traveled from the United States to Kenya, has been serving with our community at St. Monica Catholic Church in Njiru Parish, Nairobi.

It was a joyous celebration on August 24th at St.Anne-St.Patrick’s, in Fiskdale, when six new Lay Assumptionists made their commitments to the Assumption. Amidst a meaningful celebration of the liturgy in the Pavilion, the six men and women were joined by their fellow Lay Assumptionists and the parish community.

At Assumption High School in Nairobi, hope is being built one step at a time. What began as a vision to provide students not only with education but also with a safe, nurturing environment is slowly turning into reality through the generosity of friends near and far.

The article was first reported by the Catholic Digest.
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