In August, 2014, Brothers Nick Mullarkey, Colin Nardone, and Joe Siegel all professed their first vows as Augustinians. Their professions were held at the chapel of Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania, and St. Rita Shrine Chapel in Chicago. Homily excerpts from the Very Rev. Michael Di Gregorio, O.S.A., Prior Provincial of the Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of Villanova, and the Very Rev. Bernard C. Scianna, O.S.A., Ph.D., Prior Provincial of the Augustinian Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel. 

The Very Rev. Bernard C. Scianna, O.S.A., Ph.D., announces the goal for the Augustinians' Continuing Our Journey of Faith capital campaign. The campaign seeks to raise funds for the Fr. Ray Ryan Trust for vocations and the Journey of a Lifetime Trust for the retired and infirm Augustinians.

On May 16, the Feast of Augustinian Saints Alypius and Possidius, Fr. Rich Young, O.S.A., D.Min., professed his solemn vows in the Augustinian Order. The profession also took place during the 107th annual novena to St. Rita of Cascia, at the St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel in Chicago. Watch this short video recapping his solemn profession!

On April 25, 2014, the Augustinians honored Fathers David L. Brecht, O.S.A., Bill Sullivan, O.S.A., and the late Father Jack Gavin, O.S.A., at their Augustinian Gala.  We are honored to share this short video recap of the evening and announce the date for next year's gala!  Enjoy and share!

On April 25, 2014, the Augustinian Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel honored the Rev. David L. Brecht, O.S.A., Ph.D., as one of three Augustinian Gala Honorees.  In this video, Father Brecht recalls how he has served on all continents except for Antarctica during his Augustinian ministry.  The video also includes congratulatory remarks by the other two Augustinian Gala honorees Fathers Bill Sullivan, O.S.A. and Jack Gavin, O.S.A.

On April 25, 2014, the Augustinian Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel honored the late Father Jack Gavin, O.S.A., as one of three Augustinian Gala Honorees. In this video, Father Gavin recalls his story of what called him to be a priest, as well as his views on the charisms of the Augustinian Order. Watch now!

On April 25, 2014, the Augustinian Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel honored Father Bill Sullivan, O.S.A., as one of three Augustinian Gala Honorees. In this video, Father Brecht reminisces on his ministry over the decades and recounts his current experience as the Associate Pastor of St. Jude Parish in New Lenox, Illinois. The video also includes congratulatory remarks by the other two Augustinian Gala honorees Fathers David L. Brecht, O.S.A. and Jack Gavin, O.S.A.

In 2000, Fr. David L. Brecht, O.S.A., an honoree of the 2014 Augustinian Gala, published a short documentary detailing an archaeological story of St. Augustine in North Africa.  St. Augustine was the bishop of Hippo in present-day Algeria.  Please view and share the video!

On September 4, 2013, Augustinians from around the world gathered to elect their new Prior General to lead the worldwide Augustinian Order for the following six years.  The Most Reverend Alejandro Moral Antón, O.S.A. is an Augustinian priest from Spain who will lead the Order until the Augustinians' next General Chapter in 2019.  Please watch the video above to learn more about Fr. Alejandro!

On August 28, 2013, the Feast of St. Augustine, Augustinian leaders from around the world assembled in Rome to attend their General Chapter.  Pope Francis celebrated the opening Mass for the Augustinians, where he encouraged the friars to continue having restless hearts and strive for community.  Photo courtesy:  © 2013 Servizio Fotografico, Citiá del Vaticano

This is our Christmas video from 2013.  Please watch and share!

On August 11, Prior General Robert Prevost, O.S.A. received the first vows of novices Fr. Brian Barker, O.S.A. and Brothers Bernie Cissell, O.S.A. and Joe Ruiz, O.S.A.  Prior Provincial, the Very Rev. Bernard C. Scianna, O.S.A., Ph.D. offers a Homily at this solemn evening prayer, held at the St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel in Chicago, Illinois.