Annual Women's Retreat: Awakened by the Light, Lent Retreat
Welcome to Awakened by the Light, a Women's Lenten retreat set in the spirit of renewal, reflection, and conversion.
As we gather in Chicago on March 14-15, we enter into a sacred time to explore our spiritual journey from blindness to sight, allowing Christ’s light to transform our hearts and lives.
This retreat is designed to be the right size for everyone—whether you choose to arrive Friday evening for an overnight experience or join us for Saturday only. Friday will feature an independent module that will enrich the journey for those staying overnight, yet our Saturday attendees will step right into the retreat experience without feeling out of touch.
Throughout our time together, we will journey through John 9:1-41, the powerful story of the man born blind, using Lenten themes and Augustinian spirituality to deepen our reflection. We will consider how Christ calls us out of darkness into His light, illuminating the path of personal conversion and mission.
The retreat will include prayer, guided reflections, silence, and shared conversation, all fostering a deeper encounter with God and one another. We will gather for Mass, uniting in worship and thanksgiving as we seek renewal in Christ’s presence.
As we embark on this journey, may we open our hearts to the grace of healing and the call to discipleship, awakened by the light of Christ, who leads us ever closer to Himself.
Friday March 14 at 5pm until 7pm Saturday March 15th.
Overnight Single Room - $190/person
Overnight Double Room - $155/person (You will need to have your roommate prearranged)
Saturday Only Rate - $120/person
Awakened By The Light: Lenten Retreat (Tulsa)
Welcome to Awakened by the Light, a Lenten retreat set in the spirit of renewal, reflection, and conversion. As we gather at Cascia Hall on Saturday, March 29th, at 10 AM, we enter into a sacred time to explore our spiritual journey from blindness to sight, allowing Christ’s light to transform our hearts and lives.
Throughout this retreat, we will journey together through John 9:1-41, the powerful story of the man born blind, using Lenten themes and Augustinian spirituality to deepen our reflection. We will consider how Christ calls us out of darkness into His light, illuminating the path of personal conversion and mission.
Our time together on Saturday from 10 AM to 7:30 PM will include prayer, guided reflections, silence, and shared conversation. We will return on Sunday morning at 8 AM, preparing our hearts for the 10 AM Mass in the St. Rita Chapel, where we will encounter Christ in Word and Sacrament. The retreat will conclude with a shared meal at noon, sending us forth renewed in faith and mission.
As we embark on this journey, may we open our hearts to the grace of healing and the call to discipleship, awakened by the light of Christ, who leads us ever closer to Himself.
13th Annual Augustinian Gala
Please join the Midwest Augustinians as we gather together to celebrate our Augustinian Community and recognize our 2025 Honorees for their decades of service to the Augustinian Order.
2025 Honorees:
Br. Jack Hibbard, O.S.A.
MaryBeth Carroll
Chuck Engvall
Fr. Ed Chapman, O.S.A. (Posthumously)
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A Journey to Bethlehem: Holiday Concert
You're invited to St. Bernard Parish in Homer Glen for their festive Christmas Concert!
A Journey to Bethlehem: Holiday Concert
You're invited to St. Bernard Parish in Homer Glen for their festive Christmas Concert!
Remembering in Unity: Honoring Loved Ones and Living in Thanksgiving (Morning Reflection)
Join Fr. Jim Halstead, O.S.A., and the Augustinian community for a time of reflection, prayer, and sharing at the St. Rita Shrine Chapel.
Memorial Mass for Veterans/First Responders of Southside Chicago Catholic High Schools
You are invited to a Memorial Mass in honor of veterans and first responders of Southside Chicago Catholic high schools who died in the line of duty. The event is being hosted by the Veterans/First Responders Committee of the Mendel Catholic Prep Alumni Association. The Mass will take place at St. Cajetan Church (2445 W 112th St, Chicago, IL 60655) on November 14 at 7:00 PM.
Remembering in Unity: Honoring Loved Ones and Living in Thanksgiving (Evening Reflection)
Join Fr. Jim Halstead, O.S.A., and the Augustinian community for a time of reflection, prayer, and sharing at the St. Rita Shrine Chapel.
Dinner & Evening to Benefit Midwest Augustinians
Suggested Contribution: $250 per Guest
For more information contact the Province Office at 773-614-5881 or joann@midwestaugustinians.org.
Healing Mass with the Anointing of the Sick
A special Healing Mass with the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated Saturday, October 5 at 4:00 pm at St. Bernard’s Church, 13030 W. 143rd Street, Homer Glen, IL. Fr. Joe McCormick, OSA, Pastor, will preside assisted by several other Augustinians, including Bishop Dan Turley, Frs. John Merkelis, Jeff Raths, Richie Mercado and Jim Halstead and several Augustinian professed seminarians. Fr. Jim Halstead will offer the homily of the Mass. The parish’s lay Ministers of Communion to the Sick will also be assisting the priests. This special Mass is modified to accommodate the extra time needed for the anointings. All those who are ill or planning surgery or living with any chronic health condition are invited to attend this Mass to receive this Sacrament of the Sick. Any who suffer weaknesses due to advanced age are also welcome to share in the power of this sacrament.
Day Pilgrimage to Shrine of Christ's Passion
An Inspiring Journey: Day Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Christ’s Passion
Formation Day at Mayslake Village with Fr. Rich Young
Join us at the Mayslake Village Senior Living: 1801 35th St. Oak Brook IL, 60523 from 9am to 3:30pm for Mass and Presentation.
Marked for Life, Marked for Love
Presenter: Fr. Richard Young, O.S.A., D.Min.
This Formation Day is a journey of spiritual reflection and transformation centered on the mystery of the Cross and the Stigmata, drawing deeply from the life and spirituality of S.t Francis of Assisi. Participants, you will explore your personal relationship with Christ’s Passion, your own life wounds, and the call to live out these marks in love and solidarity with others. The sessions will offer a profound opportunity for you to engage with the core mysteries of Christian faith, to recognize the marks they bear as signs of Christ’s love, and to commit yourselves to living these marks in service to others. As Brother Francis said at this Transitus:
“I have done what was mine to do; may Christ teach you what is yours to do.”
For more information, contact Rosalie Leitelt at rose.leitelt@gmail.com or 815-668-9876
Annual Men's Retreat: Fostering Community
Men: join us as we explore the art of nurturing an authentic Christian community wherever you find yourself.
Solemn Feasts of St. Augustine & St. Monica
You're invited to join the Midwest Augustinians to celebrate the Solemn Feasts of St. Augustine and St. Monica on Wednesday, August 28th, 2024.
Livestream: First Profession of Vows
Livestream the First Profession of Vows of two Augustinian Novices.
Women's Retreat
Please join the Midwest Augustinians at the Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien, Illinois for our Annual Women’s Retreat June 28-29th, 2024.
The Carmelite Campus features over 40 acres of grounds, including beautiful Stations of the Cross and a number of prayer stations and sacred spaces throughout the grounds. It will be a great time to step back from the ordinary to experience something extraordinary.
Our retreat is the “right size” for everyone; allowing for you to join us beginning Friday evening 4pm or for the day beginning Saturday morning at 8am. We hope you will be with us for the extended time but we welcome all no matter their availability.
Our retreat will be facilitated by Bonnie Leightly and Fr. James Halsted, OSA.
Bonnie Leightly is an Augustinian Affiliate and serves at Cascia Hall Preparatory School. Bonnie serves in Campus Ministry directing retreats and Augustinian values and mission driven initiatives.
Fr. James Halsted holds doctorates in religious studies and moral theology from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, (Louvain, Belgium). He has served as associate pastor, university professor, weekend associate, province counselor and is now Treasurer of the Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel.