Announcing Goal for Continuing Our Journey of Faith Campaign

Announcing Goal for Continuing Our Journey of Faith Campaign

On September 16, 2014, the Very Rev. Bernard C. Scianna, O.S.A., Ph.D., Prior Provincial of the Midwest Augustinians, announced the goal and official launch of the Continuing Our Journey of Faith capital campaign.  The campaign hopes to build the Fr. Ray Ryan Trust for vocations and the Journey of a Lifetime Trust for the retirement needs of the Augustinians.  Please watch his announcement here.

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What do St. Monica's in Rome, Wrigley Field, and the Feasts of St. Monica & Augustine Have in Common?

What do St. Monica's in Rome, Wrigley Field, and the Feasts of St. Monica & Augustine Have in Common?

Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A., Prior Provincial of the Midwest Augustinians, offers his Homily celebrating the Feasts of St. Augustine and St. Monica, while referencing experiences at St. Monica's in Rome and a Billy Joel concert at Wrigley Field, Chicago.  He also discusses Pope Francis' top 10 tips on leading a happy life.  Read now!

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Reflection for Beginning of Second Term as Prior Provincial

Reflection for Beginning of Second Term as Prior Provincial

On Wednesday, June 11, the Very Rev. Bernard C. Scianna, O.S.A., Ph.D., began his second four-year term as Prior Provincial.  Fr. Bernie offered these remarks regarding what has happened in the past four years, and where he hopes to see the Midwest Augustinians go in the next four years.  Read now!

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Homily for the Solemn Profession of the Rev. Richard A. Young, O.S.A., D.Min.

Homily for the Solemn Profession of the Rev. Richard A. Young, O.S.A., D.Min.

On May 16, the Very Rev. Bernard C. Scianna, O.S.A., Ph.D., offered a beautiful homily for the solemn profession of vows of the Rev. Rich Young, O.S.A., D.Min., on the Feast of Sts. Alypius and Possidius.  The homily also had special meaning as it took place during the Augustinians' 107th annual solemn novena to St. Rita of Cascia.  Read it here!

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