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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.

Father Bernie Scianna OSA writes a second update from the General Mid-Chapter in Nigeria with great updates about the many plans Augustinians across the world are collaborating each other.  From progress in our Peruvian missions to funding a scholarship for an Augustinian to study in Rome and more, there are plenty of big discussions happening.  Read now!

This year, we are hosting a special Reception Honoring the Augustinians of Tulsa.  Dozens of Augustinians friars have made tremendous impacts on the lives of thousands in Tulsa, particularly at Cascia Hall Preparatory School, where the Order has served since 1926.  One friar in particular we will be honoring is Father John Gaffney, O.S.A., who has been a professed Augustinian for an astounding 77 years!

In September 2016, Augustinian leaders from across the world are congregating in Nigeria for the international Mid-chapter for the Order.  The Mid-chapter serves as a time when provincials and other leaders can meet and evaluate the progress that the Augustinians are making on their six-year goals.  Here are remarks from the Very Reverend Bernard C. Scianna, O.S.A., Ph.D., who is the Prior Provincial of the Augustinians in the Midwest United States, Canada, and Northern Peru:

On October 8, we will be honoring Father Bill Perez, O.S.A., for his 60th Anniversary of his Profession of Vows in the Augustinian Order.  Read more about Father's ministry as an Augustinian and how you can participate in the upcoming reception!

On August 28, 2016, the Midwest Augustinians published a book to commemorate the Midwest Province's 75th anniversary.  The books are being mailed out throughout the month of September and are also available for sale online.  Patrick T. Murphy, the book's author and the Midwest Augustinians' Associate Director for Communications, reflected on writing the book over the past year.

The Augustinian Commission for Justice and Peace encourages Augustinian schools, parishes, and communities to observe International Day of Peace, September 21, 2016, with learning, prayer and other actions to promote peace, and invites all who identify with Augustinian spirituality to do likewise.

We are truly blessed to welcome 11 men into the Augustinian Order!  Their professions were made at Saint Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel in Chicago on Sunday, July 31.  When men profess their vows as Augustinians (vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience), they are furthering their commitment to be a part of the Augustinian Order.  They do so after a year of contemplative prayer at the Augustinian Novitiate in Racine, Wisconsin.  As professed brothers, they will now study theological courses at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago to better prepare them to become solemnly professed friars and ordained priests.