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"I was never hit over the head by God": The Vocation Story of Fr. Max
We made this video profiling our newly ordained Fr. Maxime Villeneuve, O.S.A. If you're feeling a vocation, click to learn here!
Augustinians: United in Charity
If you are feeling the vocation to join the Augustinians and considering discernment, watch this video commissioned by out General Curia.
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.
Never Alone
Read Friar Joe Narog's interpretation of Jesus' promise in the Gospel of Matthew, and how it helped him in his most trying times.
Why I Want To Be a Priest Despite the Crisis
Br. Jack Tierney, O.S.A. details why he is pursuing the Catholic Priesthood despite the ongoing clerical abuse crisis.
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
Photos: Our December Ordinations and Profession
In one weekend, on two separate coasts, the Augustinians of North America ordained a priest and a deacon and received the solemn profession.
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.
TWO NEW Video Portraits
Our Augustinian Formation House in Chicago attracts people from all over the country. We would like to introduce you to two of them!
Why We Call Ourselves "Active Contemplatives"
Those in the Augustinian Order are called "active contemplatives". This moniker describes our active relationship with God.
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.
After 12 Years as a Diocesan Priest, Fr. Ray Was Called to the Augustinians
After a year of prayer and education in the Augustinian Rule and Spirituality, Fr. Ray made his first vows to the Order this august.
Historia de una vocación: Elizandro Contreras, O.S.A. (w/ English subtitles)
Los Agustinos tenemos el privilegio de presentar nuestro primer testimonio vocacional en español.
Video: Ordination of Fr. Bryan Kerns, OSA
On June 15, 2018, our brother Bryan Kerns, O.S.A. was ordained to the priesthood in Saint Thomas of Villanova Church, by Archbishop...
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.
"It's an Unusual Vocation": The Discernment of Br. Sam
Br Sam Joutras had a very unusual path to the Augustinian Order. Learn more about his discernment and decision to become an Augustinian here
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.
We Celebrate the Ordinations of Deacon Stephen Isley, OSA, and Deacon Aldo Potencio, OSA
It is our great honor to announce that the Augustinians began the new year by welcoming two of our friars into the diaconate.
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