The following article appeared in the Centennial Newsletter on March 21st, 2025.

Through the Lens: A Visual History of Albertus, The Pillar of Prayer

The history of Albertus begins with the Dominican Sisters of Pease and their pioneering decision to start a Catholic, liberal arts, residential college for women in 1925 – the first of its kind in New England. Throughout our 99-year history, the Sisters have been the constant.  You might make the obvious connection of the Dominican Sisters to the pillar of Prayer – however, if you listen to the Sisters, you will hear them say the pillar of Prayer is upheld by the entire Albertus community.  We celebrate this pillar through our words and actions:  the Thomas Aquinas Lecture Series; the Meister Eckhart Center; Justice Panels; the Contemplative Garden; through rituals and ceremonies such as the annual Day of Service, Candlelight, Baccalaureate Mass and much more.  

We hope you enjoy some historical images of prayer, spirituality, and ritual celebration.

To contribute YOUR Albertus Pillar of Prayer photos, click here.

Through the Lens Contributors:

Carolyn Behan Kraus ’86

Executive Director of College Events

Caitlyn Scott ’24 BS, ’25 MBA

Graduate Assistant, Events Office

Catie White, MLIS

Community Services Librarian and College Archivist