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Photos: Br. Michael Professes First Vows at Villanova
On Saturday, August 3, Br. Michael Riggs, O.S.A. made his first Profession of Vows to the Vicar General of the Augustinian Order. Click here


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.

Malvern Prep Welcomes Brother Bill For Pastoral Year
How did Brother Bill decide to join the Augustinians and where is he on his formation journey? As he tells it, he just knew he wanted to be.

The Story of Saint Rita
Other than Saint Augustine himself, Saint Rita of Cascia may be the most famous Augustinian. Learn her story of veneration here.

Religious Brothers Day: May 1
Happy Religious Brothers Day! Join us in a short and sincere prayer as we celebrate our Augustinian Brothers.

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.


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.


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


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.

PHOTO GALLERY: 2018 Profession of Vows
The Augustinians of North America just welcomed three men into the Order by professing their first vows. Find the photo gallery here.


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...

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!

How Do We Teach Saint Augustine in the Classroom
Saint Augustine plumbs to depths of thought that many young people have never experienced. How can we help students understand Augustine?

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.

"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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