Our congregation, the Augustinians of the Assumption (A.A.) or "Assumptionists", was founded in 1845 by Fr. Emmanuel d'Alzon. It is at once modern and steeped in the Tradition, rooted in the common life in view of proclaiming the Good News to people. Our motto prompt us to work for the coming of Christ's Reign in us and around us: "Thy Kingdom Come"!
We Assumptionists are men of faith, fraternity, and action. "Jesus Christ is at the center of our life" (Rule of Life #2). The Gospel is our inspiration in the great struggles of our time. We are dedicated to bringing about the Kingdom of God, within us and around us. Our food is the Word of God read, contemplated, and celebrated in the Church.
Austin house is a religious international community of brothers and priests. It is a community of religious members seeking intellectual formation in philosophy to enhance their knowledge of the world in which they are called to serve as religious men.
„As Assumptionists, we are religious who live in apostolic community. Faithful to our founder, Father d'Alzon, ...“
rule of life, I, 1.
After every journey, each person has a unique experience they are eager to share with others. Here are some reflections from the brothers of Austin House.
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In January 2025, the Vice-Province of EastAfrica was blest with the canonical visit of our Superior General Rev. Fr. Ngoa Y. who also visited our community.
"We take as our motto the words of the Lord's Prayer: ADVENIAT REGNUM TUUM, and those of the Divine Office: PROPTER AMOREM DOMINI NOSTRI JESU CHRISTI.
The coming of the Reign of Christ for ourselves and our neighbor, that is what we seek above everything else."
Fr. d'Alzon, Constitutions of 1865, I, 1
