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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.

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!

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.

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.

Dear Partners
Christ is Risen – Alleluia!
This Easter season fills us with joy, not only in the Resurrection of our Lord, but also in the graces of the Church’s Jubilee Holy Year. It is a sacred time to rediscover God’s mercy, rekindle our hope, and renew our mission to proclaim the Gospel.

Despite the rainy weather, the Latino community at St. Columbkille Parish came together to celebrate Palm Sunday with unwavering devotion. Although the traditional outdoor procession was moved inside, the spirit of the congregation remained unshaken. Many attendees carried palm branches in their hands, symbolizing Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

On Saturday, April 5, Assumptionist Brothers Baraka, Aloysious, and Hugo had the privilege of meeting with a group of CSTM international students at the Faber Jesuit Community. The gathering was a spiritual recollection and conversation, centered on the theme “Jesus calms the storm and the waters; ours, too.”

In this video, we share the story of the Assumptionists’ water bottling project, which began with the discovery of a natural water source near Emmanuel House in Nairobi. What started as a small endeavor to bottle and sell water has blossomed into a growing enterprise that now provides crucial resources for the mission’s activities, including its educational efforts.

On Sunday, February 7, 2025, St. Columbkille Parish expressed gratitude to Assumptionist Brother Hugo Morales, along with Gabriel, Wendy and Deacon William, for leading a spiritual retreat for the OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) group.

The Annual Bake Sale which was recently sponsored by the Lay Assumptionists of St. Anne’s – St. Patrick’s Parish in Sturbridge, MA was another huge success. The proceeds, as always, go to the Assumptionists’ Solidarity Campaign, This year it will benefit the Kambali Institute in Kivu, Butembo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is in need of a new roof.