What Is the Difference Between Priests and Brothers?
What is the difference between Augustinian Priests and Brothers? The question that everyone asks about becoming an Augustinian...
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Why do Augustinians take temporary vows?
Becoming an Augustinian takes several years of prayer and discernment. Are you interested in learning about what it takes to join our order?
Do friars really vow OBEDIENCE to someone?
Do friars really vow "obedience" to someone? Well, yes, actually - to many people, and to God. Learn more about our religious vows.
Learn more about Br. Manny as he awaits his Ordination to the Priesthood
If you're discerning a Vocation, read this short interview of Br. Emmanuel Issac on what led him to be an Augustinian.
Video: The Path to Ordination of Fr. Jeff and Fr. Joe
Discerning? Fr. Jeff Raths, O.S.A., and Fr. Joe Roccasalva, O.S.A. detail their spiritual journeys and how they ended up as Augustinians.
The Priesthood Ordination of Fr. Jeff & Fr. Joe
On December 18th, the Augustinians ordained Fr. Jeff Raths and Fr. Joe Roccasalva as priests. Photos of the ceremony are here!
Video: "We are laying down our lives" - The Solemn Professions of 2021
Hear firsthand accounts from 3 Men of Heart on their discernment process.
Video and Photos: Three Priests Ordained at Villanova
Watch Fr. Bill Gabriel, Fr. Jeremy Hiers, and Fr. Elizandro Contreras ordination to the priesthood. We included some photos as well!
Three Priests Ordained at Villanova
On Saturday, June 26th, the Augustinians ordained three friars to the Order of Presbyter. Watch the ordination here.
Photos: Three Friars Profess Solemn Vows in May
The Augustinians welcomed three men into their lifelong commitment to the order. Ray Flores, Jeff Raths, and Joe Roccasalva ceremony here.
Photo Gallery: Three Augustinians Deacons Ordained!
Photos of Bill Gabriel, Jeremy Hiers, and Sam Joutras' Deacon Ordination!
Photo Gallery: Solemn Professions of Br. Bill and Br. Jeremy
Are you discerning a vocation? Check out our photo gallery of two Augustinian men taking their Solemn Professions. Learn more about us here.
Video Interviews: The Ordinations of Fr. Dan Madden, OSA and Dcn. Elizandro Contreras, OSA
The Augustinians ordained Fr. Dan Madden and Dcn. Elizandro Contreras on the Feast of Saint Thomas of Villanova.
Full Ceremony: Bishop Barron Ordains Augustinian Fr. Barnaby Johns!
We just ordained a new priest outdoors in sunny California. Watch Fr. Barnaby Johns' entire ceremony here.
Photo Gallery: Ordination of Fr. Dan Madden and Dcn. Elizandro Contreras
The Priesthood Ordination of Fr. Dan Madden, OSA, and the Diaconate Ordination of Dcn. Elizandro Contreras, OSA
Why Did We Join? Meet the Augustinian Men of Heart
Men join the Augustinian order for a myriad of reasons. Learn how some Men of Heart made their way to the Augustinian Order.
Br. Sam Makes Lifelong Profession for the Solemnity of St. Augustine
Sam Joutras recently made his lifelong vows to the Augustinian Order! For the first time, we livestreamed the entire ceremony. Watch here!
23-Year-Old Br. David Professes Vows in Chicago
The Midwest Augustinians happily welcomed David Relstab to take his first vows in Chicago. At only 23 David proves anyone can feel the call.
Photo Gallery: Br. Arturo Makes His Lifelong Vows to the Augustinian Order
On Friday, July 24, 2020, Br. Arturo Rentería, O.S.A. made his Solemn Profession of Vows to Prior Provincial Gary Sanders. Photos here.
Full Ceremony: The Priesthood Ordination of Fr. Jack Tierney O.S.A.
Full Ceremony: The Priesthood Ordination of Fr. Jack Tierney O.S.A.
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