News & Media
Stay up to date with recent happenings across the Midwest Augustinian Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel.
Top 10 Augustinian E-news of 2014
2014 was filled with so much news for the Midwest Augustinians! Before we launch into 2015, let's reflect on the top 10 e-news posts for the Augustinians this past year. Check them out!
"How I Found the Augustinians" by Jack Tierney
Jack Tierney, an Augustinian Novice, shares his story on how he discerned his vocation and joined the Augustinian Order. Read his story here about how he wants to devote his life to public service as an Augustinian friar.
Merry Christmas from Fr. Bernie and the Augustinians!
A warm photo gallery video recapping some of the most memorable moments of 2014 for the Augustinian Family. Merry Christmas from Fr. Bernie and the Augustinians!
Fr. Tony Pizzo and Dr. Jim Foody Named Honorees for Augustinian Gala
Fr. Pizzo and Dr. Foody have been named as the honorees for the third annual Augustinian Gala on April 24, 2015 in Chicago. We will also have a special “Diamond Jubilee” remembrance for the late Fr. Ray Ryan. Learn more about each of them here in this press release.
Bishop-elect Robert Prevost's Coat of Arms
On November 3, 2014, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis named the Most Reverend Robert F. Prevost, O.S.A., to be the fourth Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru. Bishop-elect Prevost is scheduled to be ordained a bishop in Chiclayo, Peru, on December 12, 2014, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This article is a description and explanation of his coat of arms.
Our Lady of the Lake Parish Dedicates New Church
On Saturday November 22, 2014 Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Edwardsburg, Michigan celebrated the dedication of its new church with close to 400 parishioners in attendance. See photos from the dedication Mass here.
Marked for Life: Jen Graves, Providence Catholic High School Alum
Jen Graves, alum at Providence Catholic High School, shares her story on how the Augustinians have impacted her life, first by being a student at an Augustinian school, leading her to become the woman she is today. Read more.
Tulsa City Councilor, G.T. Bynum, Joins Augustinian Advancement Council
G.T. Bynum, Tulsa City Councilor, was recently appointed to serve a two-year term on the Augustinian Advancement Advisory Council. The Very Rev. Bernard C. Scianna, O.S.A., Ph.D., who is the Augustinians’ Prior Provincial and former Headmaster of Cascia Hall, appointed Bynum to serve on the council.
Pope Francis Names Donatus Aihmiosion Odun, O.S.A. Bishop in Nigeria
Yesterday, Wednesday, 6 November 2014, the news was announced that Donatus Aihmiosion Ogun, OSA, of the Province of Nigeria, has been named by Pope Francis as Bishop of the Diocese of Uromi, Edo State, Nigeria. Read this announcement from the Prior General here:
Fall Issue of "The Midwest Augustinian" Online
The Fall 2014 issue of The Midwest Augustinian is now available for download. Read your copy now
Pope Francis Appoints Fr. Robert Prevost, O.S.A., Bishop in Peru
Pope Francis recently appointed Bishop-elect Robert F. Prevost, O.S.A., to serve as the Bishop of the Diocese of Chiclayo in Peru. Read more here!
Pup-Pup Has Learned Spanish
Fr. Terry Deffenbaugh, O.S.A.’s highly acclaimed book, No Longer a Stray: The Gospel According to Pup-Pup (Scepter, 2005), presents the Gospels through the eyes of Pup-Pup, a fictional stray dog adopted by a young Jesus. The book has been translated into Spanish, and Pup-Pup's narrative can be read in that language.