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Fr. Emmanuel d'Alzon
Founder of the Assumptionists

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Emmanuel d'Alzon Bicentennial

Emmanuel d'Alzon was born in 1810 into the French aristocracy. He gave up a life of great privilege and sacrificed much of the family fortune to advance Catholicism in France and abroad. His most cherished project was the establishment of a Catholic university, which ultimately resulted in the creation of Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts. The Augustinians of the Assumption, the religious order founded by Father d'Alzon, continues to guide Assumption College today.

Fr. d’Alzon’s commitment to the pursuit of truth and academic excellence is reflected at Assumption College today. His belief that faith and reason give witness to the unity of all truth was central to his teaching as he sought to develop the whole person — that tradition continues as well. Time has not dimmed Fr. d’Alzon’s message or mission.

Two hundred years after his birth, the Assumptionists have spread far beyond France and are found throughout the world. Beginning in November 2009 through November 2010, there will be events at the College and abroad marking Fr. d’Alzon’s birth and contributions.

The Emmanuel d’Alzon Bicentennial celebrations will allow the Augustinians of the Assumption and Assumption College to remember the man and his accomplishments.

 
 
 

Bicentennial Celebration Events 2009-2010

Thursday, Nov. 19: Assumption College
Bicentennial Kick-off Event - d’Alzon Library

Kickoff Details:
Introductory Remarks
Fr. Dennis Gallagher, A.A.
Vice-President for Mission, Assumption College
Regional Superior, Assumptionists


Welcome
Francesco Cesareo, Ph.D. President of Assumption College


Speakers:

“Who was Fr. Emmanuel d’Alzon, A.A.?”
Fr. John Franck, A.A., ‘70
Assumptionist Vocation Director
Vice Chair of Assumption College Board of Trustees
Superior of Emmanuel House


“Creating a Bronze Sculpture”
Sr. Margaret Beaudette, S.C.
Sculptor/artist - commissioned to design statue of Fr. Emmanuel d’Alzon for Assumption College (fall 2010)
De Paul Sculpture Studio
Mt. St. Vincent, Bronx, New York

Refreshments and Viewing of Bicentennial Displays


Events

  • Nov. 22, 2009
    Liturgical Celebrations ~ 10:00 am & 7:00 pm Masses
    Opening the Bicentennial Year ~ Chapel of the Holy Spirit

  • Jan. 2010
    Publication of Emmanuel d’Alzon: To Educators at Assumption

  • Jan. 15, 2010
    Assumption Day
    (Assumption faculty, staff and administrators)

  • April 9–10, 2010
    Conference
    “Reintegrating Man: The Spirit of French Catholicism in America”

  • May 19–28, 2010
    In the Footsteps of d’Alzon:
    Pilgrimage to Nimes, Paris and Rome

  • August 30, 2010
    d’Alzon Birthday Party

  • Fall 2010
    Publication of a Festschrift
    Teaching After d’Alzon: Essays on Education Today in Honor of Fr. Emmanuel d’Alzon

  • Fall 2010
    Dedication: bronze statues of Fr. D’Alzon and students, d’Alzon Library Plaza

  • Nov. 21, 2010
    Liturgical Celebrations ~ 10:00 am & 7:00 pm Masses
    Closing the Bicentennial Year ~ Chapel of the Holy Spirit

 

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