The Augustinians are happy to announce that Edward and Catharine Hennessy will be the Co-Chairs for the 2016 Augustinian Gala!  The gala will be held on April 22, 2016 at the Drake Hotel in Chicago.  The Hennessys share a rich history with the Augustinians and we are honored to have such a skilled couple volunteer for us!

It is with great joy that we share our newest issue of The Midwest Augustinian newsletter!  Read updates about Fr. James Halstead, O.S.A.; Fr. Chris Steinle, O.S.A.; Bro. Richie Mercado, O.S.A.; Ted C. Berman; 19 new Augustinian Affiliates; and more!  Download your copy here.

For 15 years, Rita Prunuske has been connecting hearts across the Western Hemisphere.  How?  Learn in this article about how she personally supports the missions in Northern Peru.

World Environment Day (WED) is one of the seven International Days especially recommended for observance in Augustinian communities, parishes, and schools. This article may help increase our awareness of the issue, and lead to some practical action and prayer for this most important issue.

Thank you to everyone who took part in celebrating the Feast of St. Rita last week with us! We are happy that so many hundreds of people were able to participate by attending, by praying, and/or by donating in honor of her legacy!  Please enjoy these photos from our 2015 Feast Day Celebration of St. Rita!

Please join Community Faith Leaders, The Chicago Police Department and your friends and neighbors for the Faith and Action Night of Peace in Chicago.

Throughout April the Augustinian Prior General (or worldwide leader of Augustinians) visited our communities from Rome.  The Prior General holds a "visitation" once every 6-year term for each Augustinian Province across the world.  Enjoy these photos from his visit here!

Our Augustinian Prior Provincial addresses the public in this annual State of the Province Report.  The report includes updates on our:  schools, parishes, missions, vocations, advancement, federation, and care for our retired friars.  This report also includes a link to download the official report from the worldwide leader of Augustinians issued every six years!  Read more here.

With great joy and happiness, we honored three very deserving men on April 24, 2015 at our third Augustinian Gala at the Drake Hotel.  It was a privilege to honor Fr. Tony Pizzo, OSA; Deacon Jim Foody, MD; and the late Fr. Ray Ryan, OSA.  Please enjoy these photos taken from the event!

Our brother Fr. James Gerald “Jerry” Ryan, OSA died in the early morning of April 29, 2015.  At age 94, he was the third-oldest friar in the Midwest Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel.  Read more for more about Fr. Ryan's life and funeral arrangements.

International Mother Earth Day celebrates the interdependence that exists among human beings, other living species, and the planet. It acknowledges that the Earth and its ecosystems provide its inhabitants with life and sustenance and recognizes a collective responsibility.  Click here to read more about "The 10 R's" and to find out how to estimate your own carbon footprint.

Batter up!  Get ready to watch the Chicago White Sox team up against the Chicago Cubs the final game of the 2015 Crosstown Classic!  Mingle with the friars in a two-hour patio party before the game and join us to cheer on your favorite team!  Limited tickets available!