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Assumption is a community that fosters spiritual growth as part of the education of the whole person. Campus Ministry provides opportunities for students of any or no religious tradition to mature in faith, develop solidarity with the needy, take time for reflection on a retreat, worship with other students, and hear how others are integrating the experience of God in their lives.

Advocates for Life

Advocates for Life promotes respect for the dignity of all human life through education, advocacy and support. Activities include the annual March for Life in Washington DC and support of Worcester’s Visitation House for women facing crisis pregnancies.  Interested in joining or have questions? Contact Madi Doyle.

AU Allies

AU Allies cultivates a campus environment that acknowledges and respects the human dignity of all persons, with special concern for members of the LGBTQIA+ community at Assumption. All students are invited to join!

AU ALLIES ON SOCIAL

Interested in joining or have questions? Contact the advisor, Deacon Paul Covino

Liturgical Ministry

Our group welcomes students to participate in Student Masses. Students can either volunteer as lectors, greeters, altar servers, and/or communion ministers.           

LITURGICAL MINISTRY ON SOCIAL

Interested in joining or have questions? Contact Katie Galvin!

Bible Study

Bible Study on Monday Evening is an opportunity for students to explore the Bible through communal discovery—generating questions together, sharing what they see and think, and discovering Scripture’s meaning for themselves. 

Interested in joining or have questions? Contact Drew Hall

FOCUS missionaries lead separate small group Bible Studies for male students and female students.

Interested in joining or have questions? Contact Alexander Ruston.

Prayer, Worship & Sacraments

Liturgical Ministry offers students the opportunity to share their talents with the worshiping community in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit as a greeter, altar server, lector (reader) or Communion minister. Contact Katherine Galvin for more information.

Music Ministry offers students the opportunity to share their musical talents with the worshiping community in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Weekly rehearsal and leading music at Sunday 7 PM Mass. Singers and instrumentalists are welcome! Contact Alexander Boligan or Deidre Fleming for more information.

Christian Initiation is an opportunity for students to prepare for and celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist as well as reception into the full communion of the Catholic Church. Contact Audrey Tokarz for more information.

Charismatic Praise is a gathering of students to praise God through contemporary music, prayer and testimony. Contact Sean Duda for more information.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is a time of quiet prayer with other students in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Contact Audrey Tokarz for more information.

Retreats

START Retreat is a 24-hour off-campus student-led retreat for students in any year to reflect on a number of different themes including identity, commitment, faith, prayer, and discipleship. Offered once in the Fall and once in the Spring. Contact Hannah Cairney or Quintan McKeogh for more information.

Horizon Retreat is a 48 hour off-campus retreat for students who have previously participated in the START retreat. It provides an opportunity to grow in one’s understanding of God and in how to put one’s faith into action. Led by students. Contact Maeve McDonald or Hannah White for more information.

Senior Retreat provides seniors with the opportunity to reflect on their university experience and to look ahead with hope to their years beyond Assumption. Contact Brother Daniele Caglioni, A.A. for more information.

SEARCH is an on-campus one-day retreat for Confirmation candidates from area parishes led by a team of Assumption students. Share your faith and lead others to a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ! Contact Sean Kennedy or Abbigail Sullivan for more information.

Service/ Immersion Trips

SEND Service/Immersion Trips are week-long experiences for students to develop relationships and solidarity with people living in poverty while reflecting on and deepening one’s own faith. Trips to various US and international sites take place during Christmas break and Spring break and after Commencement in May. Contact Deacon Paul Covino for more information. 

ServeUP is a week-long service/immersion trip during Spring break sponsored by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in which students rebuild lives, develop deep friendships, and consider issues of faith and justice while serving people in need. Contact David Robinson for more information.

Spiritual Growth & Pastoral Care

Agape Latte is a monthly series of events in Charlies in which members of the Assumption community share reflections on how they have integrated the experience of God in their lives.  Enjoy Fair Trade coffee, desserts and snacks while being inspired by stories from fellow Hounds! Contact Nicole Flora or James Skahan for more information.

Athletes InterVarsity is a movement of athletes and coaches being transformed by Jesus, renewing collegiate athletics, and developing world changers. Meetings on campus include Bible study with other student-athletes. Contact Aubrey Forman for more information.

Good Grief is a monthly support group for students who have experienced the death of a family member or friend. Led by students and staff from Campus Ministry and Counseling Services. Contact Adam Bruder or Maeve McDonald for more information.

Men’s Vocation Group is a weekly gathering of male students to discuss discernment of one’s vocation – whether to ordained ministry, religious life, marriage, or the single life - in a small group setting. Contact Brian Leger or Evan Mello for more information.

Peer Ministry is a student-to-student ministry in the residential halls that works closely with Resident Assistants to provide prayer opportunities and to serve as additional support for students looking for a peer with whom to talk about faith and/or the challenges of university life. Contact Andrea DiCiaccio or Claire Anne Tan for more information.