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!

The Rev. Robert F. Prevost, O.S.A., who, at the Post-Chapter meeting of the Province Council, was elected First Counselor and Vicar Provincial for the Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel.  The Vicar Provincial acts on behalf of the Prior Provincial's absence.  Read more!

On Wednesday, June 11, 2014, the Very Rev. Bernard C. Scianna, O.S.A., Ph.D., officially began his second term as Prior Provincial.  His re-installation took place at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.  Please enjoy this photo gallery and share with friends!

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.

The Spring 2014 issue of The Midwest Augustinian is now available to read and download online.  This issue includes articles by Fr. Bill Sullivan, O.S.A., Michael Gerrity, Augustinian Novice Nick Mullarkey, and much more.  Photos from our gala, news from Peru, Fr. Bob Prevost, Fr. Rich Young, and more.  Read it now!

We are happy to post the photos from this year's Feast of St. Rita!  Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A., celebrated the Mass after concluding the 107th annual novena to St. Rita at the St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel in Chicago.  Please check out our photo gallery slideshow and share!

The Augustinians recently concluded their 50th anniversary of missionary service to the Diocese of Chulucanas in Northern Peru.  The concluding jubilee celebrations included a priesthood ordination of one Peruvian Augustinian and one visit from the Apostolic Nuncio to Peru on behalf of Pope Francis.  See the photos now!

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!

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!

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!

Augustinians of the Midwest are encouraged to mark the United Nations' World Environment Day, June 5, 2014, in their communities and ministries. The Augustinians invite and encourage all who identify with Augustinian spirituality and traditions to do likewise.  Read for more information, prayers, and other useful resources.

Augustinians International adds it voice to the growing number of those who seek the safe return of the hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls who have been abducted by Boko Haram.  Read this message from the head of Augustinians International at the United Nations.