News & Media
Stay up to date with recent happenings across the Midwest Augustinian Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel.
Summer Issue of The Midwest Augustinian Now Online
The 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!
Brothers Nick Mullarkey, O.S.A., and Joe Siegel, O.S.A., Profess First Vows
On August 10, Brothers Nick Mullarkey, O.S.A., and Joe Siegel, O.S.A., professed their first vows in the Augustinian Order at the St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel in Chicago. We are happy to share this beautiful photo gallery with you and thank all those attended, especially those that traveled great distances to attend!
August: A Special Time for Augustinian Family
Fr. Robert Prevost, O.S.A., former Prior General of the Augustinians, offers thoughts on why the month of August is particularly special to the Augustinians. The Augustinians celebrate the Feasts of St. Augustine and St. Monica in August, who are two prominent saints of the Augustinian Order, as well as the global Church. Read now.
Celebrating 60 Years as an Augustinian: Fr. Henry Maibusch, O.S.A.
This year, Fr. Henry Maibusch, O.S.A., will be celebrating 60 years of Augustinian priesthood. We interviewed Fr. Maibusch to reflect on his rich life of service and Catholic ministry. He will be honored as one of five Augustinian jubilarians this year at the Augustinians' Feasts of St. Augustine & St. Monica on August 27. Read his interview now!
Meet Our Newest Advancement Assistant
Karon 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.
Living Biographies: Fr. Leo Cameron, O.S.A.
Fr. Leo Cameron, O.S.A., is one of our brother Augustinians serving in the Canadian Province of St. Joseph. Fr. Cameron retired last year in 2013; now is a wonderful time to reflect on his lifelong commitment to the Augustinian Order and the Canadian Church. Read the article now!
Augustinians Support International Day of Peace on September 21, 2014
The international Augustinian Secretariate for Justice and Peace has joined with other religious organizations from around the world to promote the International Day of Peace each September 21. Read for more info, a downloadable prayer service, and other useful resources.
"My Vocation Journey" by Joe Siegel, O.S.A. Novice
Joe Siegel, an Augustinian novice, recounts his vocation journey that brought him to where he is now. He professes his first Augustinian vows on August 10 at the St. Rita Shrine Chapel in Chicago. Read his article now!
A Historical Perspective on the Continuing Our Journey of Faith Campaign
Fr. 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!
Augustinians Announce Launch for Campaign
With 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!
Pope Francis Names New Augustinian Bishop
This letter from the Most Rev. Alejandro Moral Anton, O.S.A., the Prior General of the worldwide Augustinian Order, congratulates the recent Augustinian who was named to be ordained a bishop. The letter came following the announcement today from Pope Franics. Read more.
Not by Bread Alone: Relationships and Feeling Good by Doing Good
A 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...