Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
Read More.Prayer Response for Our Community
On May 25, 2020 George Floyd died, after being accused of passing a “counterfeit $20.00 bill”, from the violent actions of a Minneapolis police officer, and three other officers who did not actively intervene. Surrounding George Floyd and the police officers were horrified bystanders. Since this event we have witnessed anger, outrage, destruction, violence, grief
Read More.Time-Honored Traditions: Candlelight Convocation
Albertus Magnus College is on the brink of a major milestone. With the arrival of the new incoming class this fall at the end of August 2020, we will kick off the celebration. To get ready for the big year, we will reflect upon the rich history and focus on our future. You’ll hear the
Read More.Preparing to Celebrate our 95th Anniversary
Albertus Magnus College has always been on the cutting edge of answering the call. Think about it. In 1924, the Dominican Sisters of Saint Mary of the Springs, who are now known as the Dominican Sisters of Peace, answered the call to create a Catholic, residential college for women. It was rare for a woman
Read More.Christmas Day 2019
Scripture “And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” Luke 2:19 Reflection Amidst all the joy, exultation and cheer of the Christmas season, this single line from Luke’s Gospel used on Christmas morning captures my imagination. “Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” What must she have
Read More.Reflection for Fourth Sunday of Advent
Scripture “A virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call him Emmanuel, which means ‘God is with us.” Mathew 1:23 Reflection A few days ago I was listening to the radio when I heard an old song by Joan Osborne. In it she sings: “What if God was one of us? …Just
Read More.Reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent
Scripture: “Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say, rejoice. Indeed the Lord is near.” Philippians 4:4-5 Reflection: On this third Sunday of Advent the word, “rejoice” is repeated several times throughout the prayers and readings. In the opening prayer the line including “rejoice” reminds us the Lord is near. We might ask ourselves to
Read More.7th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Albertus
Albertus has always recognized the fundamental importance of Community as a place, an experience, where connections are made. The Falcon Family came together on December 5, 2019 for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting hosted by the Student Alumni Association. Children’s games, food, a visit from Santa Claus, Christmas carols from the Albertus Chorus, and much
Read More.Winter Formal at Albertus 2019
Albertus Magnus College held its 2019 Winter Formal to close out the semester. This is an annual tradition to help students celebrate the end of the year and beginning of their holiday break. Check out our photo gallery to view the full night!
Read More.Reflection for the Second Sunday of Advent
Scripture “John the Baptist appeared. It was of him that the prophet Isaiah had spoken when he said: A voice of one crying out in the desert.” Reflection “A voice crying out in the desert” John the Baptist with his call for repentance became a beacon of hope in his time.Do you ever feel like
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