News & Media
Stay up to date with recent happenings across the Midwest Augustinian Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel.
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Recognized for Accessibility Efforts
Pathways.org Announces Annual Open Hearts Awards Grants: Congratulations to the Our Lady of the Lake community in Edwardsburg, Michigan, on their recent grant from Pathways.org! Our Lady of the Lake is a parish administered by Fr. Joe McCormick, O.S.A., an Augustinian of the Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel.
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!
An Interview with the Prior Provincial
On 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.
Photos from Groundbreaking in Edwardsburg, Michigan
Our Lady of the Lake Parish recently broke ground on its church expansion project. Click here to see photos from the celebration!
Groundbreaking Celebration in Edwardsburg, Michigan!
In early March, Our Lady of the Lake Parish, in the Diocese of Kalamazoo, Michigan, will break ground on its expanding church. The groundbreaking is the result of a $2.2 million campaign. Read for more info!
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.
Social Outreach at St. Rita Parish, Chicago
St. Rita Parish has seen great demographic changes in the neighborhood, as well as a number of very difficult challenges for the community. In this interview, Pastor Tony Pizzo, O.S.A. offers insights on the parish’s history and some actions the community is taking to make the area a more peaceful place.