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Stay up to date with recent happenings across the Midwest Augustinian Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel.
Fr. John Kret, O.S.A. Enters Eternal Life
It is with deep sadness that we share that Rev. John Anthony Kret, O.S.A. entered eternal life on August 16, 2020. He was 86 years of age.
"How Can I Take Action?" By Br. Michael Riggs, O.S.A.
n the days following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, I felt a weight on my heart that left me feeling saddened and hurt over the violence that takes place in our society and the systems that are a part of it.
St. Rita Parish Officially Unites with St. Clare of Montefalco
As of July 1st, 2020, St. Rita of Cascia Parish in Chicago Lawn has officially united with St. Clare of Montefalco Parish in the Gage Park neighborhood under the leadership of Fr. Homero Sanchez, OSA, Pastor, Fr. Ray Flores, OSA and Fr. Vito Martinez, OFM.Cap, parochial vicars.
CMSM Condemns Racism, Brutality; Calls for Authentic Change
We must begin a collective effort—as religious institutes for men, monasteries, and societies for apostolic life—to work to dismantle the individual and systemic practices that perpetuate racism in the places where we live out our vocations.
Message from Prior Provincial on the Death of George Floyd and Inequality of People of Color
The tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis opens up the systemic wound of racism and the inequality of people of color in our country. We are not only dealing with the health crisis of COVID-19 and its contagion, but racism as a health crisis affects the collective well-being of our society.
Fr. Homero Talks Pastoral Ministry at St. Rita Parish
In this joyous conversation with Fr. Jim Halstead, O.S.A., Fr. Homero Sanchez, O.S.A., the Pastor of St. Rita Parish, discusses his journey with the Augustinians since his first profession of vows in Mexico at the age of 19
Augustinians Support World Environment Day: June 5
Augustinians of the Midwest are encouraged to mark the United Nations' World Environment Day, June 5, 2017, in their communities and ministries. The Augustinians invite and encourage all who identify with Augustinian spirituality and traditions to do likewise.
VIDEO: Augustinian Friars Serve over 500 Families on Sunday at St. Rita Parish Chicago
Volunteers helped distribute food at St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church in Chicago, IL., to over 500 families in need because of ramifications from COVID-19. Fr. Homero Sanchez, O.S.A., Pastor, organized volunteers and resources to help people during this time of hardship.
Augustinians Support International Day of Families: May 15
The Augustinians of the Midwest are encouraged to mark the United Nations' International Day of Families, May 15, 2020, in their communities and ministries.