Assumptionists
The Assumptionists, formally known as the Congregation of the Augustinians of the Assumption (Latin: Congregatio Augustinianorum ab Assumptione; abbreviated AA), is a worldwide congregation of Catholic priests and brothers. It is active in many countries. The French branch played a major role in French political and social history in the 19th century.
Congregation of the Augustinians of the Assumption | |
Congregatio Augustinianorum ab Assumptione | |
| Abbreviation | AA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1845 |
| Founder | Emmanuel d'Alzon |
| Founded at | Nimes, France |
| Type | Clerical religious congregation of pontifical right (for men) |
| Headquarters | Rome, Italy |
Membership (2018) | 940 members (529 priests) |
Superior General | Ngoya Ya Tsihemba |
| Affiliations | Roman Catholic Church |
| Website | assumptio |
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