News & Media
Stay up to date with recent happenings across the Midwest Augustinian Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel.
Ordination of Br. Jack Tierney, OSA Rescheduled (Date TBD)
Considering the present gathering restrictions still in place, Province leadership decided, together with Br. Jack, that it is best that his ordination be rescheduled to a future date.
2020 Augustinian Gala Cancelled Due to Concerns over COVID-19
In this time of widespread concern over the rapid spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19, we as an Order must make extra-ordinary efforts to care for our flock. For this reason, the Midwest Augustinian Province leadership have decided it prudent to cancel our annual Augustinian Gala, which was scheduled to be held on Friday, April 24, at the Drake Hotel in Chicago.
February News Brief From The Province
Here is a look at the events of the past month and what is on the horizon for the Midwest Province.
Augustinians in Chicago Speak Out In Support of Immigrant Families
On February 21, Prior Provincial Fr. Tony Pizzo and the Augustinian Community of St. Rita Parish in Chicago brought together leaders of various faith communities for a press conference to spread a message of hope and solidarity with immigrant families.
Lenten Message from the Prior Provincial
A Message for Our Lenten Journey from Prior Provincial Fr. Tony Pizzo, O.S.A.
January News Briefs
Here is a look at the events of the past month and what is on the horizon for the Midwest Province.
Augustinian St. Rita Parish in Chicago to merge with nearby St. Clare of Montefalco
Effective July 1, 2020 St. Clare of Montefalco will become part of the Augustinian parish of St. Rita of Cascia and will operate as a chapel of St. Rita Parish.
"Reigniting Catholicism": An Augustinian Lecture Series in New Lenox
This 10-part series features prominent speakers who will proudly and enthusiastically proclaim the rich traditions and beauty of the Catholic faith.
A Message from the Prior Provincial for Martin Luther King Jr Day
MLK Day is a day meant to remember and re-member.
Province Volunteers and Friars Take to the Phones to Say "Thank You" To Our Donors
Recently a team of thirteen volunteers, staff, and professed Augustinians took on a "thank you" calls project. The calls, made to over 700 donors to the Augustinians of the past year, were done to extend a heartfelt thank you for their generosity, to wish each person the best of the Advent and Christmas Seasons, to answer any questions, and to encourage prayer intentions.