News & Media
Stay up to date with recent happenings across the Midwest Augustinian Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel.
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Recognized for Accessibility Efforts
Pathways.org Announces Annual Open Hearts Awards Grants: Congratulations to the Our Lady of the Lake community in Edwardsburg, Michigan, on their recent grant from Pathways.org! Our Lady of the Lake is a parish administered by Fr. Joe McCormick, O.S.A., an Augustinian of the Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel.
Fr. John Flaherty, O.S.A., Enters Eternal Life
Fr. John Flaherty, O.S.A. passed away this morning, October 10, 2014, at St. Anthony Home in Crown Point, Indiana. Read about his ministry and life here.
Annual Report Now Online
The 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.
Being Augustinian
Every day, Villanovans define what it means to be educated in the Catholic Augustinian tradition. Great article published in the recent Villanova Magazine from Villanova University. Read it now!
Our Newly Professed Augustinians
In August, 2014, Brothers Nick Mullarkey, Colin Nardone, and Joe Siegel all professed their first vows as Augustinians. Watch this short, inspirational video promoting vocations to the Augustinian Order here, and "wake the world with a dawning joy!"
Memorial Mass Homily for the Very Rev. David L. Brecht, O.S.A.
Fr. Jim Halstead, O.S.A., delivers a homily in memory of Fr. David L. Brecht, O.S.A., at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel in Chicago, Illinois, on September 20, 2014. Read now.
Funeral Homily for the Very Rev. David L. Brecht, O.S.A.
In memory of the late Fr. David L. Brecht, O.S.A., we are happy to share the funeral homily delivered by Fr. Tim Cuny, O.S.A., at St. Clare of Montefalco Parish in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, on September 11, 2014. Read now.
Lisa Ann Solava, PHR, Joins Augustinian Advancement Advisory Council
Lisa 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.
Augustinian Football Cup this Weekend!
This Friday, September 26th, two undefeated Augustinian football teams meet in competition! Come and enjoy a great game as the Providence Catholic Celtics take on the St. Rita Mustangs at Doyle Stadium on 77th and Western.
Pat Ormsby Joins Province Advancement Advisory Council
Pat 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.
Martin Wojcik Joins Augustinian Advancement Advisory Council
Martin 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.
Announcing Goal for Continuing Our Journey of Faith Campaign
On September 16, 2014, the Very Rev. Bernard C. Scianna, O.S.A., Ph.D., Prior Provincial of the Midwest Augustinians, announced the goal and official launch of the Continuing Our Journey of Faith capital campaign. The campaign hopes to build the Fr. Ray Ryan Trust for vocations and the Journey of a Lifetime Trust for the retirement needs of the Augustinians. Please watch his announcement here.