Introducing our new Director of Advancement: Edward Barrett

CHICAGO, IL, August 2, 2023

The Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel is delighted to introduce Edward Barrett as the Province’s new Advancement Director.

Ed is a lifelong member of the Augustinian community and joins the Midwest Province from Providence Catholic High School, where he served in various roles for 33 years, most recently as Advancement Director.

Ed was named an Affiliate of the Augustinian Order in 2022 and is a product of Augustinian education, having attended both St. Rita Grade School (1976) and St. Rita High School (1980). Ed is a member of the Southwest Suburban Philanthropic Network as well as the Chicago Archdiocesan Development Council, and has a deep network of local and national connections in the Advancement community.

“I’m honored to have this opportunity to work with the Midwest Augustinians and support the mission of the Order,” said Barrett. “Working with this community has been such a big part of my life - and my family’s life - and I’m excited to get started.”

Ed has been transitioning into his new role with the help of the outgoing Advancement Director, Michael Gerrity, who started the Province’s Advancement Office in 2012. Michael will continue to be involved with the Advancement Office as Campaign Manager.

“As a Province, we owe our gratitude to Michael for what he has helped us accomplish over the past decade,” said Prior Provincial, Rev. Anthony B. Pizzo, O.S.A. “We know that Ed will continue to build upon the solid foundation that Michael helped us create.”

Please join us in welcoming Ed and congratulating him on his new role. We’re grateful for his years of service to our community and are excited for the work that is yet to come as together we continue to serve the Midwest as Augustinian friars.

To watch an introduction video from Ed, please click the link below:

To congratulate Ed, please send your well-wishes to ed@midwestaugustinians.org