The Albertus community gathered for several events recently which enhance our Dominican values on campus. Founders’ Day On Friday, September 19 the College celebrated Founders’ Day, an annual day dedicated to our Dominican heritage and the welcome of our newest students. The theme of Founders’ Day this year was Dominicans: Preaching through the Arts. The
Read More.Candlelight Tradition at Albertus Magnus College
What Candlelight Is If I had to explain Candlelight to someone who wasn’t familiar with it, I would tell them that it’s sort of a rite of passage, maybe an initiation, for every new student here at Albertus. It’s sort of like Orientation, but instead of explaining the school and our life here like Orientation
Read More.Dominican Preaching Conference
This past May 20 through May 25, Deacon John Hoffman, Coordinator of Dominican Ministries, and three students, Esther Hartzell, Earl McCoy and Zaida Velazco attended the Dominican Preaching Conference on the campus of Malloy College in Long Island. Students and staff from Dominican Colleges all over the United States and Puerto Rico were in attendance, with over 90 participants.
Read More.Aquinas Lecture: How Can We Talk about God Today?
Timothy Radcliffe, O.P. well known writer, lecturer, preacher and leader presented two lectures on July 8, 9 2014 at Albertus Magnus College. Timothy is a member of the English Dominican Province and resides at Oxford. He studied at Blackfriars and St. John’s University in Oxford and Paris. From 1992 to 2001 Timothy served as Master
Read More.The Joy of the Gospel
On February 28th of this past academic year, a book discussion of Evangelli Gaudium, or Joy of the Gospel, by Pope Francis, took place at Rosary Hall. Copies of the book had been distributed earlier to faculty, staff and students. Many more read the book than could attend the discussion, but a large group was able
Read More.Interview with Brian Pierce, O.P.
On Monday, March 31, Fr. Brian Pierce gave the St. Catherine of Siena lecture in the St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture series. The title of Fr. Pierce’s talk was, “Caught in the Middle – Between Two Friends.” This inspirational lecture will be posted on the Albertus Magnus College YouTube Channel. Brian Pierce, OP., is a Dominican
Read More.Learning the Dominican Foundation
Dominican Preaching Conference The Dominican Preaching Conference is based in its mission statement: “The National ‘Preaching in Action’ Conference is a venue where college-age students explore Dominican spirituality and preaching. The National College ‘Preaching in Action’ Conference is a collaborative response to our desire as Dominicans to introduce college students to the foundations and characteristics
Read More.Candlelight Ceremony
The Candlelight Ceremony is a tradition of Albertus Magnus College dating back to its founding in 1925. At the Candlelight Ceremony the senior students welcome the incoming freshmen by passing on the “light of knowledge” with a lighted candle. From the 1938 yearbook of the College we read, “Now the senior class passed on the
Read More.Dominican Heritage
Founders’ Day 2013 Albertus Magnus College will hold its second annual Founders’ Day to celebrate its heritage on Friday, September 20, 2013. Founded by the Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs (now the Dominican Sisters of Peace), Albertus Magnus College community remembers and celebrates its foundation on September 24, 1925. The Dominican Sisters
Read More.Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers of Greater New Haven
This week we welcome guest blogger Kate Walton, MA, Executive Director of the Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers of Greater New Haven. You can reach Kate directly at kwalton@carenewhaven.org Albertus is proud to support the work of IVCG. You can help by participating in the Cook and Care Walk-a-Thon, hosted by Albertus Magnus College on October
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