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Our 2019 Augustinian Formation Gathering
The Federation of Augustinians of North America (FANA) held their annual “Formation Gathering” at Villanova University.


The Augustinian Charism of Community
If you are considering discernment with the Augustinians, we suggest reading this article written by Fr. Elizandro Contreras on conversion.

Is the Profession of Vows a Sacrament?
Contrary to popular belief, the solemn profession of vows is not a sacrament! You can read the full Augustinian profession of vows here!

Video: A Lifetime Commitment to the Augustinians
Brother Jack Tierney made his solemn profession of vows to the Augustinian Order this past week. Click to hear his perspective on being a Br


Video: Meet Br. Joe and Br. Sam
In 2016 the Augustinian Order saw our largest group of men professing their vows in decades. Check out two of those mens video portraits.

Why We Call Ourselves "Active Contemplatives"
Those in the Augustinian Order are called "active contemplatives". This moniker describes our active relationship with God.

The Birth of St. Augustine and Feast of All Augustinian Saints
On November 13, we celebrate the birthday of St. Augustine as well as the Feast of All Augustinian Saints. Contemplate his words here.

What is our vow of Poverty?
What is the Vow of Poverty and how does it apply to the Augustinians? Hear one of our perspectives.


Video: Augustinian Leadership
Hear how our leaders interpret their role within the Augustinian Order. Learn how their leadership positions impact their spiritual lives.


Video: The Daily Life of Our Men in Formation
Hear what life is like in formation through first hand accounts from our men at the St. Augustine Friary in Chicago.


June Has Brought Many Blessings!
The Augustinians of North America have had three Ordinations, a Solemn Profession of Vows, and two Installations of of Prior Provincials!

My Augustinian Witness at the United Nations
Br. Jack Tierney was able to impact the United Nations with his Augustinian perspective through Augustinians International. Learn more here!

The Spiritual Backbone of Villanova Basketball
One man integral to the Villanova basketball team is Augustinian priest Fr. Rob Hagan, O.S.A., the team chaplain and spiritual director.

Video: The Novitiate Year, While Baking Augustinian Bread
Learn more about the Augustinian Faith Formation process through a first-hand account from Br. Dan Madden, OSA.

13 Men from South America Profess Vows in Peru
The novitate year recently closed for 13 men from around South America who professed their initial vows to the Augustinian Order.

A Life-Changing Journey: A World Traveler Finds the Augustinians
People find the Augustinians in vastly different ways. Before joining, Br. Robert Baiocco was a world traveler. Read his story here.


Being Augustinian: What Does It Mean?
What does it mean to be Augustinian? And what does Augustinian Education include? Is Villanova an Augustinian School?

Augustinian Friar Releases New Album
Fr. Brian Barker has released his fifth album, "On The Way". All of his music centers around the words of Saint Augustine. Read more here!

Our First Experience in Prison Ministry
Augustinian life entails caring for those who suffer from crime and poverty. We asked two brothers about their experience in prison ministry

My Pastoral Year of Service, Br. Bryan Kerns
As part of the 9 steps of Augustinian Formation, friars spend one to two years out of their studies at the Catholic Theological Union.
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