News & Media
Stay up to date with recent happenings across the Midwest Augustinian Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel.
Learn about the Heroes of the Augustinian Order in 2014!
Still looking for a New Year's resolution? Why not take the time to learn more about the heroes and champions of the Augustinian Order throughout the centuries? Read more to find out how!
Fr. Rich Young, O.S.A. to Profess Solemn Vows
On Saturday, December 21, the Midwest Augustinians' Provincial Council approved Fr. Rich Young, O.S.A. to profess his Solemn Vows in the Augustinian Order. Read more.
Augustinians' Annual Report for 2012-2013 Available Online
The Augustinians are proud to release this year's annual report for the Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel. The report, covering the efforts from the Augustinians made July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, is one way that we, the Augustinians, strive to be both accountable and transparent to our supporters. Download or request your copy today!
Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A. Re-elected as Prior Provincial
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!
Pope Francis Declares New Augustinian Venerable
On December 9, 2013, the Holy Father, Pope Francis met with Angelo Cardinal Amato, S.D.B., Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. During the audience, the Holy Father authorized the congregation to promote the decree regarding the heroic virtue of the Servant of God, Clement Fuhl, O.S.A. Read more.
Merry Christmas from the Midwest Augustinians!
The Augustinians would like to wish you and your loved ones a blessed Advent and Merry Christmas. Please enjoy this video from us and share!
Augustinian Servants of God Directory Now Online
We are pleased to announce that we have just published our directory of Augustinian Servants of God. Before canonization, many saints are first declared as Servants of God and Venerables. Read more...
New Photo Gallery: Midwest Augustinians Welcome Fr. Jim Paradis, O.S.A.
St. Rita of Cascia Parish, an Augustinian parish in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, recently welcomed Fr. Jim Paradis, O.S.A. into the community as the new Director of Novices. Visit the photo gallery from his welcome Mass now!
I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me...
Fr. Tony Pizzo, O.S.A., pastor of St. Rita of Cascia Parish, talks about his ministry in relation to immigration. This article is originally produced by Augustinians International. Read more now.
Augustinians Announce Federation Website
The Augustinians across North America are happy to announce their new website www.fanaosa.org. The website is created through the Federation of Augustinians of North America, or FANA. Read more...
New Photo Gallery: Augustinians Announce Capital Campaign at Tulsa Dinner
On October 30, Prior Provincial Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A., Ph.D. and Augustinian Affiliate Milann H. Siegfried hosted a welcoming reception for the four newly assigned Augustinians to the Cascia Hall community of Tulsa, Oklahoma. At the reception, Milann commented on her role as Chair of the Augustinians' upcoming capital campaign Continuing Our Journey of Faith.
Fr. Ron Turcich, O.S.A. Enters Eternal Life
Yesterday evening at Franciscan Village of Lemont, Illinois, Father Ron Turcich, O.S.A. passed away at the age of 83. Fr. Turcich served as an Augustinian in Chicago-land for over 60 years in schools and parishes. Read more...