News & Media
Stay up to date with recent happenings across the Midwest Augustinian Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel.
Our Newly Professed Augustinians
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!"
Brothers Nick Mullarkey, O.S.A., and Joe Siegel, O.S.A., Profess First Vows
On 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!
"My Vocation Journey" by Joe Siegel, O.S.A. Novice
Joe 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!
Memorializing Fr. Ray Ryan, O.S.A.
Fr. 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!
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!
"How I Found the Augustinians" by Nick Mullarkey, O.S.A. Novice
Nick 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.
Watch "Solemn Vows 2014" - An Inspiring Video about Fr. Rich Young, O.S.A., Professing Augustinian Vows
On 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!
Photos from Fr. Rich Young's Solemn Profession Online!
On 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!
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!
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.
Brother Joe Ruiz, O.S.A. to be Featured in Vision Vocation Magazine
Vision Vocation Magazine, a national discernment guide for those interested in pursuing a religious life, will be featuring an interview with Brother Joe Ruiz, O.S.A. in their upcoming magazine. Read more to see a sneak peek at the upcoming article!
Fr. Henry Maibusch, O.S.A. Publishes Padre Serra Tribute
Father Henry Maibusch, O.S.A., recently released his work Padre Serra: A Tribute in Verse through the U.S.A. Council of Serra International. Serra International fosters and affirms vocations to the priesthood and vowed religious life. Read the full unpublished manuscript now!