The Augustinians are proud to release the annual report for 2013-2014.  Read more here for a link to download your copy, as well as to read the Prior Provincial's executive summary.

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.

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!

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!

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!

Last week, Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A. was re-elected to serve as the Prior Provincial of the Midwest Augustinians for another four years.  Read his message here!

Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A., Prior Provincial of the Midwest Augustinians, offers his closing thoughts of the Augustinians' 2013 General Chapter in Rome.  

Fr. Bernie's update from Augustinian General Chapter in Rome:  New Prior General elected to lead the worldwide Augustinians.  Also, Augustinians write declaration to stand with Pope Francis in prayer for peace on September 7.

Prior Provincial, the Very Rev. Bernard C. Scianna, O.S.A., Ph.D. updates us from Rome on the General Chapter:  honoring Fr. Robert Prevost, O.S.A.'s final day in office, reflecting on Pope Francis' prayers for peace in Syria, and more.  Read on...

Prior Provincial Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A. shares his experience of meeting Pope Francis on the Feast of St. Augustine in Rome.  Read his inspirational reflection on Fr. Bob Prevost, O.S.A.'s departing remarks as Prior General, Pope Francis' homily, and more!

Prior Provincial Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A. updates us from the Augustinian General Chapter, about to begin in Rome tomorrow.  He discusses the Feast Day of St. Monica, Pope Francis' upcoming Mass with the Augustinians, and electing the Prior General to lead the world-wide Augustinians the next six years.

Thank you to all that attended and sponsored our Inaugural Gala in Chicago on April 26, 2013.  The event was a great success to raise awareness and funds for the Midwest Augustinians, and a great opportunity to bring together supporters from all over the Province.  Click for photos and sponsor listings.