News & Media
Stay up to date with recent happenings across the Midwest Augustinian Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel.
Submit Your Own Testimonial to Our Gala Honorees!
We are looking for your stories and photos to share with Fathers David Brecht, Jack Gavin, and Bill Sullivan! We will be assembling tribute books for each of the honorees to present them at our Augustinian Gala on April 25, 2014. Read more for details.
Three Great Videos on Pope Francis, the Prior General, and Fr. Jim Thompson
We are happy to share this short compilation of short videos pertaining to the Augustinians. First, Pope Francis offers his remarks to the Augustinians this past Feast of St. Augustine in 2013. Second, watch an interview with the new Augustinian Prior General, the Most Rev. Alejandro Moral, O.S.A. Finally, watch a touching piece about our blind hospital chaplain, Fr. Jim Thompson, O.S.A.
Fr. Henry Maibusch, O.S.A. Publishes Padre Serra Tribute
Father Henry Maibusch, O.S.A., recently released his work Padre Serra: A Tribute in Verse through the U.S.A. Council of Serra International. Serra International fosters and affirms vocations to the priesthood and vowed religious life. Read the full unpublished manuscript now!
News from Peru: Building St. Augustine High School
Every January, our missions have one annual assembly to discuss the future of the missions in Peru. This year, the Augustinian missionaries and native Peruvians were able to break ground on the future St. Augustine High School in Peru. Read this update from our Prior Provincial, Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A., now!
Augustinians Hire New Advancement Associate
Mary Gal Carroll is the Province’s newest Advancement Associate. She will be helping with the Province’s Capital Campaign and Annual Fund. Click to read more about Mary's relationship with the Augustinians!
New Blog from Fr. Rich Young, O.S.A.
Fr. Rich Young, O.S.A., an Augustinian priest to profess solemn vows in May 2014, released a new blog today called Doors and Windows. Fr. Rich will be studying in Rome this year and invites you to read about his experiences. Read more.
Learn about the Heroes of the Augustinian Order in 2014!
Still looking for a New Year's resolution? Why not take the time to learn more about the heroes and champions of the Augustinian Order throughout the centuries? Read more to find out how!
Fr. Rich Young, O.S.A. to Profess Solemn Vows
On Saturday, December 21, the Midwest Augustinians' Provincial Council approved Fr. Rich Young, O.S.A. to profess his Solemn Vows in the Augustinian Order. Read more.
Augustinians' Annual Report for 2012-2013 Available Online
The Augustinians are proud to release this year's annual report for the Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel. The report, covering the efforts from the Augustinians made July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, is one way that we, the Augustinians, strive to be both accountable and transparent to our supporters. Download or request your copy today!
Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A. Re-elected as Prior Provincial
Last week, Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A. was re-elected to serve as the Prior Provincial of the Midwest Augustinians for another four years. Read his message here!
Pope Francis Declares New Augustinian Venerable
On December 9, 2013, the Holy Father, Pope Francis met with Angelo Cardinal Amato, S.D.B., Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. During the audience, the Holy Father authorized the congregation to promote the decree regarding the heroic virtue of the Servant of God, Clement Fuhl, O.S.A. Read more.
Merry Christmas from the Midwest Augustinians!
The Augustinians would like to wish you and your loved ones a blessed Advent and Merry Christmas. Please enjoy this video from us and share!