Father Christopher C. Steinle, O.S.A., recently returned to Latin America in his new ministry as an Augustinian missionary to the Province of St. Michael, headquartered in Quito, Ecuador. Father Steinle began this service in February following several years of ministry for the domestic needs of the Midwest Augustinians’ Province.
We are proud to announce the newest giving society for supporters of the Augustinians: the One Mind One Heart Society. The society is named after the famous quote by St. Augustine: "The main reason for your coming together is to be of one mind and one heart on the way to God." Read more.
Read MoreThe Augustinians are proud to release the annual report for 2013-2014. Read more here for a link to download your copy, as well as to read the Prior Provincial's executive summary.
Read MoreLisa Ann Solava, PHR, recently joined the Province Advancement Advisory Council. She is a devoted member of St. Jude Parish in New Lenox, Illinois, and an Augustinian Affiliate. Read more about Lisa here.
Read MorePat Ormsby, Mendel '64, recently joined the Augustinians' Province Advancement Advisory Council. He is the President of Bimba Manufacturing in University Park, Illinois. Read more about Pat Ormsby and why he volunteers for the Augustinians here.
Read MoreMartin Wojcik, Mendel '66 is one of the newest members of the Province Advancement Advisory Council for the Augustinians. Marty is the Executive Director for the American College of Surgeons Foundation. Read more about Martin here.
Read MoreThe newest issue of The Midwest Augustinian is now available for download. This issue features: a compelling piece by our Prior Provincial, Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A.; "living biographies" of Frs. Henry Maibusch, O.S.A., and Leo Cameron, O.S.A.; a historical perspective by Fr. David Brecht, O.S.A.; a photo gallery from our 50th anniversary of presence in Peru; a vocation article by the newly professed Brother Joe Siegel, O.S.A.; and much more!
Read MoreKaron Basile began working as the newest Advancement Assistant for the Augustinians in January, 2014. Karon shares below about how experience working for the Augustinians so far. Read her story here.
Read MoreFr. David L. Brecht, O.S.A., who served as Prior Provincial of the Midwest Augustinians, for three four-year terms offers his historical perspective on the Continuing Our Journey of Faith capital campaign. Fr. Brecht's article offers good insights to why the Augustinians set up special trusts like the Journey of a Lifetime Trust, the Good Counsel Trust, the Fr. John McKniff, O.S.A. Trust, and the Fr. Ray Ryan, O.S.A. Trust. Read it now!
Read MoreWith great anticipation and joy, the Augustinians will announce and launch the Continuing Our Journey of Faith capital campaign. This critical campaign, our first in over 20 years, hopes to raise significant funds to provide for the future of our Augustinian schools, parishes, and other ministries. RSVP now!
Read MoreA few years ago an op-ed article in a major national newspaper asked, “Does your giving make you feel good?” It got quite a spirited response which to me was a good sign that people were reading and thinking about their giving. I would answer that your giving should make you feel good, not in some smug or prideful way, but because you know in your heart that you did “good.” Read more...
Read MoreThe Midwest Augustinians are a part of the Catholic Order of St. Augustine, known as the Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel. Our community life shapes our service in schools, parishes and missions. Our ministries span from the Midwestern United States to parts of Canada and northern Peru.
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