The following article appeared in the Centennial Newsletter on February 3rd, 2025. Beginnings – Pizza and Albertus Magnus College The year was 1925. The mayor of New Haven was David E. Fitzgerald. The presence of Yale University in the center of the city made New Haven a college town. Winchester and U.S. Repeating Arms had factories
Read More.Presidential Ponderings
The following article appeared in the Centennial Newsletter on January 27th, 2025. Presidential Ponderings Mother Stephanie Mohun, O.P., Prioress of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Mary’s of the Springs and honorary president of the newly formed Albertus Magnus College, charged Sister Dolorita Carton, O.P. as the first college president, with the monumental task of establishing
Read More.Saying Goodbye to Boston: Sister Cathy’s Reflections on Acing the ‘Courage to Preach’ Program
Dear Albertus Family, I managed to ace my Courage to Preach course at Boston College this summer!
Read More.Strengthening My Preaching Muscles: Sister Cathy’s Intensive Week at Boston College
Greetings from Boston College!
I have been in my class for 7 days now and it’s super intense!
Read More.Navigating Boston College: Sister Cathy Continues her Journey in the ‘Courage to Preach’ Program
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 Traditions: Founders’ Day
As a college student, it is important to know the traditions and history of your school. At Albertus Magnus College, one of our most sacred traditions is Founders’ Day. This day celebrates the founding values of the College and is a great way to connect modern-day students to the school’s roots.
Read More.Albertus International Student and Hockey Player Reflects on What It Means to Be a Falcon
Charles Risk ’23, an international student and dynamic member of the Albertus Men’s Ice Hockey Team, has strong Falcon Pride. He reflects on what it truly means to be a Fearless Falcon.
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.Second Week of Lent Reflection
Scripture: “While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white.”Luke 9:29 Reflection: Today we read the Gospel story of the Transfiguration of Jesus. Taking his disciples off alone, Jesus is “changed in appearance.” It is as if, at the beginning of his turn toward Calvary, there is a moment
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