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Stay up to date with recent happenings across the Midwest Augustinian Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel.
Message from Prior Provincial on the Death of George Floyd and Inequality of People of Color
The tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis opens up the systemic wound of racism and the inequality of people of color in our country. We are not only dealing with the health crisis of COVID-19 and its contagion, but racism as a health crisis affects the collective well-being of our society.
Fr. Homero Talks Pastoral Ministry at St. Rita Parish
In this joyous conversation with Fr. Jim Halstead, O.S.A., Fr. Homero Sanchez, O.S.A., the Pastor of St. Rita Parish, discusses his journey with the Augustinians since his first profession of vows in Mexico at the age of 19
Augustinians Support World Environment Day: June 5
Augustinians of the Midwest are encouraged to mark the United Nations' World Environment Day, June 5, 2017, in their communities and ministries. The Augustinians invite and encourage all who identify with Augustinian spirituality and traditions to do likewise.
VIDEO: Augustinian Friars Serve over 500 Families on Sunday at St. Rita Parish Chicago
Volunteers helped distribute food at St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church in Chicago, IL., to over 500 families in need because of ramifications from COVID-19. Fr. Homero Sanchez, O.S.A., Pastor, organized volunteers and resources to help people during this time of hardship.
Augustinians Support International Day of Families: May 15
The Augustinians of the Midwest are encouraged to mark the United Nations' International Day of Families, May 15, 2020, in their communities and ministries.
VIDEO Fr. Jim & Br. Jack Discuss Plans During Pandemic
Fr. Jim Halstead, O.S.A. and Br. Jack Tierney, O.S.A. discuss the effect of the Shelter-in-Place on their plans, ministries, and daily life.
New Videos to Come from Midwest Friars!
Weekly to bi-weekly check-ins with our friars, young and old
Augustinians in Chuquibambilla, Peru Coordinate with Authorities for the Common Good
There is no access to hospitals within the three provinces; there are communities that do not receive radio transmissions or broadcasts and remain isolated and cut off from any information. Recently, this situation has become even more concerning as we are being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the Prelature is focused on finding the greater good of the community.
Ordination of Br. Jack Tierney, OSA Rescheduled (Date TBD)
Considering the present gathering restrictions still in place, Province leadership decided, together with Br. Jack, that it is best that his ordination be rescheduled to a future date.