The Very Rev. Bernard C. Scianna, O.S.A., Ph.D., Prior Provincial of the Midwest Augustinians, has just announced he will be hosting six brunches at the Augustinian Province Offices for the rest of the year.  Over brunch, Father Bernie will discuss the current works and priorities of the Augustinians, as well as the future vision of the Augustinian Order.

We are looking for stories of how the Augustinians have impacted people’s lives for the good. The concept of being "Marked for Life" by the Augustinians refers to Fr. Bernie Scianna's speech delivered on June 10 at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.  In the speech, he commented on how he received a letter stating how the Augustinians have forever marked him for life for the better; they instilled core Augustinian values and virtues that follow him today, and that he continues to pass on to his children.  Submit your own "Marked for Life" story here!

The newest issue of The Midwest Augustinian is now available for download.  This issue features: a compelling piece by our Prior Provincial, Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A.; "living biographies" of Frs. Henry Maibusch, O.S.A., and Leo Cameron, O.S.A.; a historical perspective by Fr. David Brecht, O.S.A.; a photo gallery from our 50th anniversary of presence in Peru; a vocation article by the newly professed Brother Joe Siegel, O.S.A.; and much more!

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!

Fr. Robert Prevost, O.S.A., former Prior General of the Augustinians, offers thoughts on why the month of August is particularly special to the Augustinians.  The Augustinians celebrate the Feasts of St. Augustine and St. Monica in August, who are two prominent saints of the Augustinian Order, as well as the global Church.  Read now.

This year, Fr. Henry Maibusch, O.S.A., will be celebrating 60 years of Augustinian priesthood.  We interviewed Fr. Maibusch to reflect on his rich life of service and Catholic ministry.  He will be honored as one of five Augustinian jubilarians this year at the Augustinians' Feasts of St. Augustine & St. Monica on August 27.  Read his interview now!

Karon Basile began working as the newest Advancement Assistant for the Augustinians in January, 2014.  Karon shares below about how experience working for the Augustinians so far.  Read her story here.

Fr. Leo Cameron, O.S.A., is one of our brother Augustinians serving in the Canadian Province of St. Joseph.  Fr. Cameron retired last year in 2013; now is a wonderful time to reflect on his lifelong commitment to the Augustinian Order and the Canadian Church.  Read the article now!

The international Augustinian Secretariate for Justice and Peace has joined with other religious organizations from around the world to promote the International Day of Peace each September 21.  Read for more info, a downloadable prayer service, and other useful resources.

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!

Fr. David L. Brecht, O.S.A., who served as Prior Provincial of the Midwest Augustinians, for three four-year terms offers his historical perspective on the Continuing Our Journey of Faith capital campaign.  Fr. Brecht's article offers good insights to why the Augustinians set up special trusts like the Journey of a Lifetime Trust, the Good Counsel Trust, the Fr. John McKniff, O.S.A. Trust, and the Fr. Ray Ryan, O.S.A. Trust.  Read it now!

With great anticipation and joy, the Augustinians will announce and launch the Continuing Our Journey of Faith capital campaign.  This critical campaign, our first in over 20 years, hopes to raise significant funds to provide for the future of our Augustinian schools, parishes, and other ministries.  RSVP now!