Message from the President

Dear Friends of Assumption College for Sisters,

As I reflect on my three years as President of Assumption College for Sisters (ACS), my heart is filled with gratitude and hope. Guided by the spirit of Blessed Pauline von Mallinckrodt -“Leave everything to God. Here all is in safest hands”—I invite you to reflect with me on this meaningful journey and to move forward together with joy and courage.

In July 2023, I began serving as Interim President, following Sister Joseph Spring, SCC, whose 13 years of dedicated leadership strengthened ACS in countless ways. What began as a temporary role quickly renewed my deep love for ACS and its mission, Teach a Sister…Touch the World. As an alumna, I was honored to accept the call to permanent leadership and was installed as the seventh president on November 18, 2023. I am deeply grateful to the Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, staff, benefactors, and especially our international Sister students for their warm welcome and continued support.

October 2023 marked the beginning of ACS’s 70th Anniversary celebration, a joyful milestone honoring our rich heritage and recommitting ourselves to the formation of women religious for global service. During this time, the college also prepared for its Middle States Commission on Higher Education evaluation. The February 2025 visit resulted in only two recommendations and ten commendations—an affirming testament to the dedication and faith of our community.

Beyond campus, it has been a privilege to share the story of ACS at parishes and events, including our annual Caring Basket Gala. These moments, especially hearing our international Sisters express their gratitude through song, beautifully reflect the global impact of our mission.

Welcoming and supporting international Sister students remains one of my greatest joys. Through collaboration with our leadership team and the major superiors of religious communities, ACS continues to foster a vibrant, international family rooted in faith, service, and academic excellence.

As we celebrate more than seventy years of grace, I am thankful for the sponsorship of the Sisters of Christian Charity, the legacy of past leaders, the dedication of our Board of Trustees, administration, staff, faculty and students and the promise of a bright future. At Assumption College for Sisters, Teach a Sister…Touch the World is not only our motto—it is our daily reality.

With gratitude and hope,

Sister Marie Pauline Demek, SCC

ACS President