It is our great honor to announce that the Augustinians began the new year by welcoming two of our friars into the diaconate. On January 7, 2017, the Feast of the Holy Epiphany, the Most Reverend Daniel Turley ordained Deacon Stephen Isley, O.S.A., and Deacon Aldo Potencia, O.S.A. 

In his message for the 50th World Day of Peace, Pope Francis pleads for a rise in strategic non-violence within the global community. This is a non-violence that begins within one’s heart, is nurtured at the level of the family, and blossoms within the larger political order.

Saint Rita of Cascia Parish in Chicago, served by the Augustinians since 1905, is hosting a Youth Event for the Novena of Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena!

Please join on Friday, December 9, 2016, to share our charism, friendship, love, and unity on this special celebration!

For Giving Tuesday only, if you donate any amount to the Augustinian Annual Fund, you will receive a link to download an advance copy of next year's Men of Heart poster!  The Men of Heart poster is released annually to celebrate the men that are currently in formation with the Augustinians.

Human Rights Day, December 10, 2016, reminds Augustinian friars that they are called to take a stand to defend and promote the basic human rights of all persons.  Augustinians invite and encourage all who identify with Augustinian spirituality and traditions to do likewise.  Human Rights Day 2016 marks the 68th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Declaration was adopted December 10, 1948.

“Sorry, son.  You can’t be a priest.  We don’t have enough money to send you to the seminary.”  Father John Merkelis, O.S.A., recently recounted, “My brother Mark wanted to be a priest.  There wasn’t enough money.  My brother Ernie wanted to be a priest.  There wasn’t enough money.  By the time I came around, my mom and dad got the message and said, ‘We better put some time into this.’”

One great big issue of The Midwest Augustinian newsletter is now available! In this special summer/fall issue, we talk about the "Summer of Hope" that we witnessed, one friar's speech at the United Nations, our international youth encounter, and more! We even combine it to include our annual report.  Download your copy today!

The Augustinians are proud to release our annual report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016.  The online report includes donor scrolls, stewardship updates, and a financial summary.  The Augustinians publish the annual report in effort to be good stewards of the gifts our donors contribute.

The Augustinians are seeking two professionals, passionate about their Catholic faith, to join our Advancement Team!  If you or someone you know is looking to coordinate our Annual Fund or Communications, check this out!

In September 2016, Augustinian leaders from around the world gathered in Abuja, Nigeria for the Order's General Mid-Chapter.  Significantly, the Augustinians made history this year as they became the first mendicant order to hold a chapter or mid-chapter held on the African continent!  Here is the concluding letter from the worldwide leader of Augustinians, Father Alejandro Moral Antón, O.S.A.

Augustinians of the Midwest are encouraged to mark the United Nations' World Food Day, October 16, 2016, in their communities and ministries. The Augustinians invite and encourage all who identify with Augustinian spirituality and traditions to do likewise.