News & Media
Stay up to date with recent happenings across the Midwest Augustinian Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel.
New Issue of "The Midwest Augustinian" Now Online!
The newest issue of The Midwest Augustinian is now available online to read! Read more to download your digital copy today!
Submit Your Own Testimonial to Our Gala Honorees!
We are looking for your stories and photos to share with Fathers David Brecht, Jack Gavin, and Bill Sullivan! We will be assembling tribute books for each of the honorees to present them at our Augustinian Gala on April 25, 2014. Read more for details.
Augustinians Hire New Advancement Associate
Mary Gal Carroll is the Province’s newest Advancement Associate. She will be helping with the Province’s Capital Campaign and Annual Fund. Click to read more about Mary's relationship with the Augustinians!
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!
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.
Milann Siegfried Named Chair of Province Capital Campaign
Milann H. Siegfried of Tulsa, Oklahoma is the volunteer Chair of the campaign for the Augustinians, Continuing Our Journey of Faith. Mrs. Siegfried is no stranger to the Augustinians or to philanthropy. In addition to serving on the Board of Nordam Corporation, she is a Registered Nurse and community volunteer. She, and her late husband Ray, are Affiliates of the Augustinian Order. Read more...
Augustinians Unveil New Perpetual Enrollment Card
The Midwest Augustinians are pleased to announce our new perpetual enrollment card is now available. All contributions made for perpetual enrollments in the name of a loved one will include them for all time in countless Masses, prayers and good works of the Augustinian priests, brothers, and men in formation.
Augustinians Hire New Associate Director
This August, the Augustinians welcomed Elizabeth Mazur as the Associate Director - Annual Fund for the Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel. Click here to read about Elizabeth's background.
Announcing our 2014 Gala Honorees...
On April 25, 2014, the Augustinians will hold their second gala at the Drake Hotel in downtown Chicago. Our inaugural gala, held one year earlier, attracted 460 guests, 40 sponsored tables, and raised over $130,000 in support of the Augustinians. This year, we are pleased to announce our three honorees will be...
Midwest Augustinians win two national awards from NCDC
We are happy to share that the Augustinians of the Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel have been awarded two Lumen Awards by the National Catholic Development Conference (NCDC): Best Publication Without a Gift Envelope and Best Accountability/Annual Report. Read more.
Cardinal George's Remarks at Inaugural Gala
Last month, Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago, offered an opening prayer to the 460 gathered to celebrate the Augustinian Inaugural Gala. He briefly discussed his role in electing Pope Francis, Augustinian spirituality and ministry, and the Church in Latin America. Check out this video to see an excerpt from this Invocation.
Inaugural Gala a Success!
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.