I made it to Boston and hit the Boston College campus with a spring in my step!
Read More.Embracing the ‘Courage to Preach’: Sister Cathy’s Journey to Empower Albertus Students in Modern-Day Preaching
I am excited to be able to participate in a class this July 14-27 at Boston College. The class is called the “Courage to Preach”. I see this class as a perfect way to bring what I am learning back to our Albertus students to help them become modern day preachers.I know the class will be a powerful way to help me in developing our students’ love of preaching and presenting new approaches to foster their growth in the Catholic Dominican tradition.
Read More.Albertus Professor and Mathematics Student Reflect on Profound Study Abroad Experience in Southern France, Dominican Mission
Every other year, Albertus Magnus College sends a student and a faculty or staff member to study abroad in Fanjeaux and Carcassonne, France where Dominican higher education finds its roots in St. Dominic’s vision of a worldwide order. In the summer of 2022, mathematics major and international student Chisunta Chikwamu ’24 and Associate Professor of Biology and Chemistry Dr. Rosemary Whelan were selected for the journey.
Read More.Juneteenth Prayer from Albertus Dominican Ministries
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
Read More.Albertus Office of Dominican Mission and Ministries Offers Cinco de Mayo Prayer
Originally a commemoration of the Mexican army’s victory at the Battle of Puebla over an invading force, Cinco de Mayo has become a celebration of Mexican heritage, especially among Mexican Americans.
Read More.Dominican Friars Enlighten Community Upon Return from Ukraine
Father Jordan Lenaghan, OP, and Father Joachim Kenney, OP, had a recent expedition to the Ukraine border that helped shed a light on the daily life of civilians currently living in or fleeing from Ukraine.
Read More.Third Annual Day of Service at Albertus Magnus College
In commitment to our Four Dominican Pillars, Albertus Magnus College took part in its 3rd annual Service Day. On Saturday, April 17th, students, faculty, and staff from the College came out to participate in a community outdoor cleanup, an activity that was both COVID safe and allowed for folks to enjoy the new Spring weather!
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.Feast of St. Catherine of Siena 2020
One of the great women saints of the Dominican Order is Catherine of Siena. Catherine was born in 1344 in Siena, Italy. Although Catherine had no formal education as a child she left us her Prayers, Letters and Dialogue (with God). At Albertus Magnus College we look to Catherine for inspiration as a person who
Read More.Easter Sunday 2020
Scripture “Woman, why are you weeping?” John 20:13 Reflection All the evangelists tell the story of Mary Magdalen, the first to announce the resurrection. Let us walk with Mary on this Easter Sunday. We really don’t know much about the apostles and followers of Jesus on the Saturday after the crucifixion. It is an empty
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