News & Media
Stay up to date with recent happenings across the Midwest Augustinian Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel.
Augustinians Welcome New Director of Finance
The Augustinians are pleased to welcome Robert O. Carroll, Jr., as the new Director of Finance for the Midwest Augustinians. Robert graduated from Illinois State University in 1980 with a degree in accounting, passed the CPA exam in 1982, and graduated from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago in 1984. He was ordained a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Chicago by the late Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I.
Summer 2015 Issue of "The Midwest Augustinian"
We are pleased to release the new issue of The Midwest Augustinian! Download your copy today for articles by Fr. Tom McCarthy, Brother Richie Mercado, Fr. Joe Farrell, Brother Jack Hibbard, and more!
Thinking of a Vacation?
The Augustinians of the Midwest Province are offering their vacation and retreat house on Baldwin Lake near Notre Dame to groups for Notre Dame’s home game weekends (and other big campus events) in 2015-2016. Consider a weekend away at our house!
Celebrate Your Departed Loved Ones: An All Souls Novena
The Augustinians often speak of having a "restless heart," but we specifically think of this restlessness when we approach November 2, the Feast of All Souls. Information about honoring a loved one and more here.
31 Years of Augustinian Brotherhood: Brother Jack Hibbard, OSA
In this Year of Consecrated Life and the Augustinians' 75th Anniversary of the Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel, Brother Jack Hibbard, OSA, reflects on his past 31 years of service in the Augustinian Brotherhood.
My Lifetime Commitment and Dedication to the Augustinian Way of Life
In anticipation of professing his solemn vows as an Augustinian, Brother Richie Mercado, OSA offered this reflection at Holy Name Cathedral. He shares his perspective on how we can all discern our own vocations, especially in this Year of Consecrated Life.
An Invitation to Sunday Mass: Parishioner's Video Highlights Ministries at St. Jude Parish in New Lenox, IL
A parishioner at St. Jude Parish, New Lenox, is so grateful for the effective ministries of the pastoral staff there that he made a video to tell the world about it and to invite more people to be part of the parish community. Watch his video here and share the Good News!
Augustinians in Ecuador Safe after Eruptions of Volcano
Fr. Chris Steinle, OSA, an Augustinian missionary serving in Ecuador, reports regarding the status of the Cotopaxi volcanic eruption in Ecuador. We ask you to send prayers to the people of Ecuador.
Fr. Don Bates, OSA Exhibits His Illustrations of Themes in St. Augustine's Confessions
Fr. Don Bates, O.S.A., the Associate Pastor St. Jude Catholic Church in New Lenox, Illinois, will exhibit his original illustrations of Themes in St. Augustine’s Confessions on three dates in August and September. All are invited to all three showings. Full schedule here.
Congratulations to 4 New Augustinian Brothers!
It is with great joy that we welcome four new professed Augustinians into the Order! Welcome to Brothers Carlos, Jack, Jimmy, and Javier! Read more here about the continued vocations efforts - and successes - of the Augustinians!
Peruvians in Formation for Augustinian Missions
From our missions in Peru: this year, we are blessed to have a total of 30 Peruvian men in Augustinian formation! Read more here from this update from Fr. Fidel Alvarado, OSA, the Regional Vicar of the Augustinians in Northern Peru.
Augustinian Mission in Morropón, Peru: A Source of Values for Society
The Augustinian missions of Peru are built on the work of committed lay people. Read here how Peruvian Augustinians, Augustinian missionaries, and 150 laity are making a difference in Morropón, Peru.