Father Christopher C. Steinle, O.S.A., recently returned to Latin America in his new ministry as an Augustinian missionary to the Province of St. Michael, headquartered in Quito, Ecuador. Father Steinle began this service in February following several years of ministry for the domestic needs of the Midwest Augustinians’ Province.
Volunteers helped distribute food at St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church in Chicago, IL., to over 500 families in need because of ramifications from COVID-19. Fr. Homero Sanchez, O.S.A., Pastor, organized volunteers and resources to help people during this time of hardship.
Read MoreFr. Jerry Knies, O.S.A. resident of the Skilled Care Unit in our Augustinian Health Care Community talks about his life in quarantine and his theological reflections on the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Augustinians of the Midwest are encouraged to mark the United Nations' International Day of Families, May 15, 2020, in their communities and ministries.
Read MoreFr. Jim Halstead, O.S.A. and Br. Jack Tierney, O.S.A. discuss the effect of the Shelter-in-Place on their plans, ministries, and daily life.
Read MoreThere is no access to hospitals within the three provinces; there are communities that do not receive radio transmissions or broadcasts and remain isolated and cut off from any information. Recently, this situation has become even more concerning as we are being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the Prelature is focused on finding the greater good of the community.
Read MoreConsidering the present gathering restrictions still in place, Province leadership decided, together with Br. Jack, that it is best that his ordination be rescheduled to a future date.
Read MoreIn this time of widespread concern over the rapid spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19, we as an Order must make extra-ordinary efforts to care for our flock. For this reason, the Midwest Augustinian Province leadership have decided it prudent to cancel our annual Augustinian Gala, which was scheduled to be held on Friday, April 24, at the Drake Hotel in Chicago.
Read MoreThe Midwest Augustinians are a part of the Catholic Order of St. Augustine, known as the Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel. Our community life shapes our service in schools, parishes and missions. Our ministries span from the Midwestern United States to parts of Canada and northern Peru.
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