This Friday, September 26th, two undefeated Augustinian football teams meet in competition!  Come and enjoy a great game as the  Providence Catholic Celtics take on the St. Rita Mustangs at Doyle Stadium on 77th and Western.

Pat Ormsby, Mendel '64, recently joined the Augustinians' Province Advancement Advisory Council.  He is the President of Bimba Manufacturing in University Park, Illinois.  Read more about Pat Ormsby and why he volunteers for the Augustinians here.

Martin Wojcik, Mendel '66 is one of the newest members of the Province Advancement Advisory Council for the Augustinians.  Marty is the Executive Director for the American College of Surgeons Foundation.  Read more about Martin here.

On September 16, 2014, the Very Rev. Bernard C. Scianna, O.S.A., Ph.D., Prior Provincial of the Midwest Augustinians, announced the goal and official launch of the Continuing Our Journey of Faith capital campaign.  The campaign hopes to build the Fr. Ray Ryan Trust for vocations and the Journey of a Lifetime Trust for the retirement needs of the Augustinians.  Please watch his announcement here.

Father David L. Brecht, O.S.A., passed away the afternoon of Saturday, September 6.  Fr. Brecht served as the Prior Provincial of the Midwest Augustinians for three terms, the Headmaster at Cascia Hall, Principal at St. Rita High School, and many other institutions.  Read more for details on funeral arrangements and his ministries.

On Thursday, August 27, 2014, the Very Rev. Bernard C. Scianna, O.S.A., Ph.D., Prior Provincial of the Midwest Augustinians, celebrated the Feasts of St. Augustine and St. Monica at St. Jude Catholic Church in New Lenox, Illinois.  The Augustinians also recognized their jubilarians celebrating anniversaries of vows and priesthood.  Check out the photos now!

This year, Father John Gaffney, O.S.A., celebrates 75 years of Augustinian vows.  We are re-posting this article by Brother Stephen Isley, O.S.A., which is a reflection of meeting Father Gaffney for the first time in 2012.  Read now!

Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A., Prior Provincial of the Midwest Augustinians, offers his Homily celebrating the Feasts of St. Augustine and St. Monica, while referencing experiences at St. Monica's in Rome and a Billy Joel concert at Wrigley Field, Chicago.  He also discusses Pope Francis' top 10 tips on leading a happy life.  Read now!

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!