The following is Fr. Dennis’ homily for the Feast of Sts. Anne & Joachim, given at the closing novena Mass at St. Anne Shrine in Fiskdale, MA, this past Monday. The Assumptionists have ministered at the shrine and parish since 1955. I may not be the best person to talk… Read More »First World Day for Grandparents & the Elderly
Today’s guest post is written by Fr. Marciano (“Chano”) Lopez Solis, A.A.Fr. Chano is a member of our new community in El Paso, Texas, based at St. Francis Xavier Parish. Our efforts at the parish focuses on meeting the spiritual and material needs of migrants; our presence along the U.S./Mexico… Read More »Guest post: letter from the desert
“The awakening of vocations is one of the characteristic missions of the Congregation… By their prayer and the testimony of their lives, the religious and the communities are responsible for the awakening of vocations.” (Rule of Life #133-134) “Our religious consecration at the Assumption, inspired by love of Christ and… Read More »Youth and Vocation Ministry
The Augustinians of the Assumption run St. Anne’s Shrine and St. Patrick’s Parish in Sturbridge, MA. The shrine and parish were handed over to the Assumptionists by Bishop John Wright after a tornado hit Worcester County in 1953. It continues to provide a spiritual home for Catholics in the Sturbridge… Read More »Parish and Shrine Ministry
Driven by our love for Jesus Christ and in response to the needs of the time, we, the Assumptionists of the North American Province, have discerned a call of the Spirit to found a community completely dedicated to the material and spiritual care of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico Border. We… Read More »Migrant Ministry
The Augustinians of the Assumption founded Assumption University in Worcester, MA in 1904, and it is still sponsored by the Assumptionists today. https://www.assumption.edu/mission https://www.assumption.edu/student-experience/spiritual-life
Fr. Dennis in El Paso with Fr. Marciano, one of the founding members of the new community My five day visit to El Paso was something of a whirlwind, but here are some enduring impressions: Our local AA community, Peter, Ron and Chano, fully constituted only within the last several… Read More »Letter from the desert: Provincial Edition
a tale of three prepositions a reflection by Fr. Dennis Gallagher What’s in a preposition? When it comes to understanding the Christian life, quite a bit. Take three of them – for, with, and in – and consider their relative force as each one relates to our relationship to Christ.… Read More »I am the Vine, you are the branches
Today’s reflection is from Fr. Dennis Gallagher A.A., Provincial Superior of the Assumptionists in North America What does it mean to live from the power of the resurrection? What does this look like? I’m reminded of one of Emeritus Pope Benedict’s most quoted statements: “being a Christian is not the… Read More »Easter Sunday
Today’s Paschal Triduum reflection is from Fr. Dennis Gallagher A.A.,Provincial Superior of the Assumptionists in North America The liturgy of our Easter Vigil begins in the darkness of night, especially appropriate in the context of our pandemic year. There is actually something consoling about the darkness. God is telling us… Read More »Holy Saturday
You’re Invited to the Emmanuel House Dedication Ceremony!
Join us for a special celebration on November 22, 2024, from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Emmanuel House, 512 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA.
We’ll mark the completion of the Emmanuel House renovation with:
All are welcome to stay for the 5:00 PM Mass and Evening Prayer in the Chapel.
RSVP by November 15 at 617-783-0400 or via email at info@assumption.us
We look forward to celebrating this exciting milestone with you!
Directions:
Emmanuel House, 512 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609.