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.
In August, 2014, Brothers Nick Mullarkey, Colin Nardone, and Joe Siegel all professed their first vows as Augustinians. Watch this short, inspirational video promoting vocations to the Augustinian Order here, and "wake the world with a dawning joy!"
Read MoreOn August 10, Brothers Nick Mullarkey, O.S.A., and Joe Siegel, O.S.A., professed their first vows in the Augustinian Order at the St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel in Chicago. We are happy to share this beautiful photo gallery with you and thank all those attended, especially those that traveled great distances to attend!
Read MoreJoe Siegel, an Augustinian novice, recounts his vocation journey that brought him to where he is now. He professes his first Augustinian vows on August 10 at the St. Rita Shrine Chapel in Chicago. Read his article now!
Read MoreFr. Ray Ryan, O.S.A., was a much beloved Augustinian that served three four-year terms as Prior Provincial of the Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel. In this article, Fr. Bill Sullivan, O.S.A., offers some insights into who Fr. Ray Ryan was, as well as what the Augustinians are doing to preserve his legacy. Read this article now!
Read MoreOn 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!
Read MoreNick Mullarkey is an Augustinian Novice that is preparing to profess his first vows in the Augustinian Order in August 2014. He is currently spending his novitiate year with the Augustinian community at St. Rita of Cascia Parish in Racine, Wisconsin. Please read his article on how he recalls his spiritual journey to finding the Augustinians.
Read MoreOn May 16, the Feast of Augustinian Saints Alypius and Possidius, Fr. Rich Young, O.S.A., 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. The video also has remarks from Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A., Prior Provincial, and Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A., Vocations Director. Please watch this short, inspirational video and share it with friends!
Read MoreOn 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. Please click here to see our photo gallery from the profession!
Read MoreOn 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!
Read MoreOn December 19, 2013, the Midwest Augustinians re-elected the Very Rev. Bernard C. Scianna, O.S.A., Ph.D., to a second four-year term as Prior Provincial of the Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel. He will begin his second term in June of 2014. Read more for an interview with Fr. Bernie, reviewing his first term as Prior Provincial.
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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