The tally of votes from eligible Midwest Augustinian friars on December 18, 2017 did not result in the election of the next Prior Provincial. As a result, the election of the next Prior Provincial will take place as part of the Ordinary Province Chapter, scheduled for June 4-8, 2018.

Merry Christmas from Fr. Bernie Scianna, OSA and the Midwest Augustinians! Please enjoy our 2017 Christmas video card!

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Fr. W. Timothy Cuny, OSA, passed away late Friday night, December 15.  He was 75.

Human Rights Day, December 10, 2017, reminds Augustinian friars that they are called to take a stand to defend and promote the basic human rights and human dignity of all persons.

Augustinians invite and encourage all who identify with Augustinian spirituality and traditions to do likewise.

Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A., the Prior Provincial of the Midwest Augustinians, says that it is the duty - indeed the sacred obligation - of our Augustinian Province to see that our retired and infirm friars receive the care they need in the twilight years of their lives

The Augustinians are proud to release our annual report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017.  We publish this report annually in an effort to be good stewards of the gifts our donors contribute.

Following his transfer from St. Ann and Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Michigan, Fr. Joe McCormick, O.S.A. has now taken over leadership at St. Bernard Parish, in Homer Glen, IL. Together with Our Mother of Good Counsel and St. Jude, the Augustinians now serve three parishes in the Diocese of Joliet.

Augustinians of the Midwest are encouraged to mark the United Nations' World Food Day, October 16, 2017, in their communities and ministries. The Augustinians invite and encourage all who identify with Augustinian spirituality and traditions to do likewise

The Augustinians friars of the Midwest Province gathered on the Feast of St. Nicholas of Tolentine to bless a new memorial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, in Alsip, IL.

This Fall the Bl. Stephen Bellesini Community welcomed six men into the Novitiate in Racine Wisconsin. Among them are three men from the Midwest Province

The Augustinian Commission for Justice and Peace encourages Augustinian schools, parishes, and communities to observe International Day of Peace, September 21, 2017, with learning, prayer and other actions to promote peace, and invites all who identify with Augustinian spirituality to do likewise.

On Saturday, August 5 the Order of St. Augustine received the solemn profession of vows from Brs. Nicholas Porter and Philip Yang, OSA, both of whom belong to the Western Province. The Mass of Profession was held at Founder's Chapel on the campus of the University of San Diego.