A parishioner at St. Jude Parish, New Lenox, is so grateful for the effective ministries of the pastoral staff there that he made a video to tell the world about it and to invite more people to be part of the parish community.  Watch his video here and share the Good News!

Fr. Chris Steinle, OSA, an Augustinian missionary serving in Ecuador, reports regarding the status of the Cotopaxi volcanic eruption in Ecuador.  We ask you to send prayers to the people of Ecuador.

Fr. Don Bates, O.S.A., the Associate Pastor St. Jude Catholic Church in New Lenox, Illinois, will exhibit his original illustrations of Themes in St. Augustine’s Confessions on three dates in August and September.  All are invited to all three showings.  Full schedule here.

It is with great joy that we welcome four new professed Augustinians into the Order!  Welcome to Brothers Carlos, Jack, Jimmy, and Javier!  Read more here about the continued vocations efforts - and successes - of the Augustinians!

From our missions in Peru:  this year, we are blessed to have a total of 30 Peruvian men in Augustinian formation!  Read more here from this update from Fr. Fidel Alvarado, OSA, the Regional Vicar of the Augustinians in Northern Peru.

The Augustinian missions of Peru are built on the work of committed lay people.  Read here how Peruvian Augustinians, Augustinian missionaries, and 150 laity are making a difference in Morropón, Peru.

As the United Nations commemorates its 70th anniversary, Augustinians International discusses plans for the next 15 years for sustainable development in this newsletter.

I have been in the fundraising ministry, primarily for the Catholic Church, for over 25 years, and that question occasionally pops into my head. 

The worldwide Augustinians have appointed a new procurator from Nigeria.  Congratulations, Father!

The Augustinians have impacted thousands of lives across the Midwest.  Their commitment to serving the Church and God's people is both a daily sacrifice and a daily reward.  It is for this reason that we recognize five friars for marking significant anniversaries of their ordinations to the priesthood.

The Augustinians are happy to announce that Edward and Catharine Hennessy will be the Co-Chairs for the 2016 Augustinian Gala!  The gala will be held on April 22, 2016 at the Drake Hotel in Chicago.  The Hennessys share a rich history with the Augustinians and we are honored to have such a skilled couple volunteer for us!

It is with great joy that we share our newest issue of The Midwest Augustinian newsletter!  Read updates about Fr. James Halstead, O.S.A.; Fr. Chris Steinle, O.S.A.; Bro. Richie Mercado, O.S.A.; Ted C. Berman; 19 new Augustinian Affiliates; and more!  Download your copy here.