Assumptionist Vocations in USA

07/23/2025

The journey starts here—on sacred ground and shifting sands. As pilgrims gather for the Assumption Jubilee 2025, this moment marks the beginning of something unforgettable. 🌍🙏

07/23/2025

🌍 Assumption Jubilee 2025 has officially begun! Pilgrims from across the globe are arriving in Rome, ready to begin this sacred journey—next stop: Florence. The spirit of unity, faith, and celebration is already in the air! 🇮🇹✨

04/24/2025

https://youtu.be/wN419IVqzck?si=0TEJEwnSnZTMI4v8
🙏 Meet the young Assumptionist brothers whose journeys of faith and service are being shaped by your generosity.
🎥 Their inspiring stories show how together, we are building the Kingdom of God.
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Join us for a powerful and heartfelt message from the Assumptionist community, as we share the inspiring stories of four young brothers—Binh, Hugo, Baraka, a...

11/29/2023

One month ago, Pope Francis appointed Mgr Benoît Gschwind, a.a., of the European Province, Bishop of the Diocese of Pamiers, France. His episcopal ordination took place at Saint Maurice Cathedral in Mirepoix on Sunday, November 26, at 3pm.
Watch the full episcopal ordination of Mgr Benoît Gschwind, a.a. below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No8ScEwSrjg

Ce dimanche 26 novembre 2023 à 15h, Mgr Benoît Gschwind, nouvel évêque de Pamiers, reçoit l'ordination épiscopale. Une messe à suivre en direct sur les plate...

06/23/2023

Yesterday morning in Rome, the members of the 34th General Chapter were received by Pope Francis in the Consistory Hall at the Vatican.

Read the Full article from the Vatican here: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-06/pope-francis-discourse-general-chapter-34-assumptionists.html

Pope Francis meets with Assumptionists in the Vatican and highlights key aspects of their apostolate, from pilgrimages to their commitment to the ...

05/05/2023

We are excited for our own Bro. Elmer Lagman Vergara, A.A who will be ordained to the Transitional Diaconate on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Worcester.

Please keep him in your prayers as he begins his new mission.

04/01/2023

Interview with Father Peter Omwoyo, A.A.
Interviewer – Would you please share a bit about your background: family, childhood, early education etc.?
Fr. Peter – My name is Peter Omwoyo. I was born on November 26, 1976 to the late Patrice Omwoyo and Sabina Moraa in the western part of Kenya, Kisii County. I am the third child in my family of four brothers and one sister. The deep faith of my Catholic family was passed on to me growing up in this household. I was baptized at the age of reason after catechetical preparation and confirmed a few years later. Both my primary and secondary school education took place locally. At that time most of us kids walked the 2.7 miles to and from school each day.
My call to serve the Lord as a priest began at a young age but then became clearer when I graduated from high school. I believed that God was calling me to become a missionary priest who could travel around the world and preach the message of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Pursuing my call, I approached my parish priest for guidance. He shared a booklet with me that mentioned many religious communities. I ended up choosing the Augustinians of the Assumption (Assumptionists.)
Read full interview here: https://assumption.us/.../interview-with-father-peter.../

02/09/2023

Experience local communities around the world through volunteering with the Assumptionists!

The communities where Assumptionists live and work provide a network of opportunities for interested young men and women to volunteer and participate in our mission. Below are some of the ways to serve around the U.S. and abroad.

Assumptionists Shelter for Migrants – El Paso, Texas
-Work with the migrants by providing them with food, clothing, shelter, and more.

Work with Indigenous people of Veracruz – Tlilapan, Mexico
-Our parish in Tlilapan serves six indigenous communities in the mountains of Orizaba, Mexico.

The Assumptionist Mission in Jerusalem – St. Peter in Galicantu, Israel
-Work with the pilgrims as they visit the pilgrim site of St. Peter in Galicantu.

For more detailed information, visit https://assumption.us/about-aa/youth-and-vocation-ministry/

01/10/2023

We invite you to watch this music video featuring the Official Theme Song of World Youth Day in 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. The Assumptionists will be leading a pilgrimage to Elche (Spain), to Fatima, and to Lisbon for this international gathering of young people and the Pope. It will be a time of prayer, catechesis, cultural sharing, and service. Please visit www.assumption.us/wyd for more information.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWo7r7PaHqE

HÁ PRESSA NO AR Official theme song of WYD Lisbon 2023[international version]Lyrics:1.From far and wide to gather in this place We spread our wings and here ...

01/02/2023

The Augustinians of the Assumption (Assumptionists) are leading a pilgrimage in July 2023. Starting with “Days in the Assumption” in Elche (Alicante), Spain, the group will have a short visit to Fatima, then to Lisbon for World Youth Day with Pope Francis. There will be an option to continue the journey to Paris and then to Lourdes for the 150th Anniversary of Assumptionist Pilgrimages. Starting at $2,000 all-inclusive. For more information, kindly visit: www.assumption.us/wyd

12/06/2022

The Assumptionists are leading a pilgrimage to WYD 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Visit our WYD website for all the details: assumption.us/wyd. Will you join us in this rare opportunity to experience the faith in a transformative way!

World Youth Day (WYD) is the gathering of young people from all over the world with the Pope. It is also a pilgrimage, a celebration of youth, an expression of the universal Church and an intense moment of evangelization for the youth of the world. Although its Catholic identity is clearly evident, WYD opens its doors to everyone, no matter how close to or distant from the Church they are.

We look forward to seeing you there!

11/14/2022

We are excited to announce another service trip to the Assumptionst Migrant Shelter in El Paso, TX!
The deadline to sign up is November 30, 2022. See the poster for more information.