News & Media
Stay up to date with recent happenings across the Midwest Augustinian Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel.
Augustinians Encouraged to Mark International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination March 21, 2014
Augustinians of the Midwest are encouraged to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 21, 2014, with prayer, reflection, witness and action individually, in their communities and in their ministries. The Augustinians invite and encourage all who identify with Augustinian spirituality and traditions to do likewise. Read for more information and resources.
New Augustinian Prayer Intention Card
The Augustinians are happy to offer a new enrollment card featuring a beautiful image of Jesus and the words In Loving Memory written below. Read here for more details! © Barton Cotton Religious Products and Services, LLC. All rights reserved.
New Issue of "The Midwest Augustinian" Now Online!
The newest issue of The Midwest Augustinian is now available online to read! Read more to download your digital copy today!
"Archaeological Remains of St. Augustine's North Africa" Video Online!
In 2000, Fr. David L. Brecht, O.S.A., an honoree of the 2014 Augustinian Gala, published a short documentary detailing an archaeological story of St. Augustine in North Africa. St. Augustine was the bishop of Hippo in present-day Algeria. Please view and share the video!
Photos from Groundbreaking in Edwardsburg, Michigan
Our Lady of the Lake Parish recently broke ground on its church expansion project. Click here to see photos from the celebration!
Brother Joe Ruiz, O.S.A. to be Featured in Vision Vocation Magazine
Vision Vocation Magazine, a national discernment guide for those interested in pursuing a religious life, will be featuring an interview with Brother Joe Ruiz, O.S.A. in their upcoming magazine. Read more to see a sneak peek at the upcoming article!
Fr. Jack Gavin, O.S.A. Enters Eternal Life
Our brother John R. “Jack” Gavin, O.S.A. died during the morning of February 22. He was 91. Read about his service-filled life here.
Thank You, Friends of Tolentine!
For many decades, the Friends of Tolentine have supported the works of the Augustinians through both prayers and donations. In December 2013, the Friends of Tolentine decided to disband their organization but continue to serve the Augustinians individually. Read more for details and a full list of their Men of the Year.
Ambassador Francis Rooney Publishes New Book: Global Vatican
Francis Rooney, Augustinian Affiliate and retired U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican, recently published a new book, Global Vatican. The book illustrates the role of the Catholic Church throughout history, and particularly its diplomatic relations with foreign countries. The book provides both historical perspective as well as more current positions of the city-state.
Groundbreaking Celebration in Edwardsburg, Michigan!
In early March, Our Lady of the Lake Parish, in the Diocese of Kalamazoo, Michigan, will break ground on its expanding church. The groundbreaking is the result of a $2.2 million campaign. Read for more info!
Pope Francis Announces New Augustinian Bishop
Pope Francis has named another Augustinian Bishop, the Vatican announced on February 10. José Demetrio Jiménez Sanchez-Mariscal, OSA, of the Province of Spain and of the Vicariate of Argentina has been named by Pope Francis as Bishop of the Prelature of Cafayate, Argentina. Read more.
New Photo Gallery: Peru First Vow Professions 2014
On Saturday, January 25, a total of ten Peruvian Augustinian novices professed their first vows. The Very Rev. Fidel Alvarado, O.S.A., Regional Vicar of Peru, received the vows, as pictured in the Photo Gallery. We congratulate these men and pray for their continued spiritual journey!