News & Media
Stay up to date with recent happenings across the Midwest Augustinian Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel.
2016 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Starts Monday
You are invited to join millions of Christians worldwide as we gather in prayer for the visible unity of Christ's church during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Monday, January 18 through Monday, January 25.
This year’s theme, “Called to Proclaim the Mighty Works of the Lord” (cf. 1 Peter 2:9), was developed by Christian Churches in Latvia.
Augustinian Annual Report for the Year Ending June 30, 2015
We are excited to release our digital annual report for the year ending June 30, 2015. Learn more about our Timeline of Impact, Financial Summary, and more in the digital report today.
Top 9 Blog Posts of 2015
Thank you for your prayerful support of the Augustinians in 2015! Enjoy this list of the most read blog posts of 2015.
Denise and Robert Utter Join Augustinian Advancement Council
The Augustinians are proud to welcome Robert and Denise Utter as the newest members of the Augustinian Advancement Advisory Council! Denise and Robert are faithful and active parishioners of The Catholic Community of St. Jude, a parish in the Diocese of Joliet that has been served by the Augustinians since 1993.
Merry Christmas to the Augustinian Family!
A blessed Christmas greetings from the Prior Provincial to the entire Augustinian Family!
Augustinian Missions in Peru: Saint Rita Cafeteria
How can you make a difference in the lives of 57 children for only $48? Read more about the "Saint Rita Cafeteria" program in the Andes Mountains of Northern Peru today.
"The Wand'ring Magi" by Fr. John Kret, OSA
Download sheet music for The Wand'ring Magi, arranged by Fr. John Kret, O.S.A., here!
Today Begins the Worldwide Jubilee of Mercy
Today, December 8, 2015, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and the 50th Anniversary of the closing of the Second Vatican Council, Pope Francis will open a Holy Door in St. Peter's Basilica that remains sealed except during Jubilee Years.
Wonderful tales and stories about Fr. David L. Brecht, O.S.A.
Bruce Denny sent in an article chronicling his relationship with Father David Brecht, O.S.A. Father Brecht served three terms as Prior Provincial of the Midwest Augustinians, after serving as the Headmaster of Cascia Hall. Father Brecht died in 2014 after battling a leukemia-like condition called myelodysplasis since 2012. Please enjoy excerpts from Bruce's article here.
Why Novenas Are Important: Celebrate a Christmas Novena with the Augustinians
Novenas are powerful. Novenas are not about praying for magic or about controlling outcomes. Novenas are about opening us up to listen to God through prayer. Read more about how you can participate in the upcoming Christmas Novena with the Augustinians.
Will You Change the World?
This is far, far more than a campaign for funds for the Augustinians. This is your opportunity to pass on a legacy and to join the Augustinians in changing the world.
Augustinian Communications Survey Executive Summary
We would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for those that took the time to complete our Augustinian Communications Survey this past spring. Conducting surveys like these is important so that we know the most effective ways of communicating with our broad Augustinian Family so that we can be good stewards of the gifts we are given. Download the full executive summary here!