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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.

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.


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.


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

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

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!

Video: Ordination of Fr. Aldo Potencio, OSA
We recently Ordained Fr. Aldo Potencio, OSA. Watch what he has to say about community life and the Order here.

"Let Love Rule": Bonding in the Novitiate Year
Men who finish discernment move on to their Novitiate year. Here men learn the meaning of community living and how to live in the Order.


VIDEO: We Are Augustinians. Here Are Our Stories.
You will hear of career paths that led men through the Pentagon, Criminal Defense, Painting, and more. Many men find their way to the Order.


Video: Path to Professions
Watch a recap of our recent Mass of Profession. What leads a man to the Augustinians of all Orders? Hear from the Novices.


VIDEO: The Call and Ordination of Fr. Stephen
See the culmination of one man's journey to the Augustinian priesthood. Fr. Stephen Isley recounts the reasons he joined the Augustinians.


Our Pilgrimage to Italy
Our Augustinian friars who are preparing for their solemn vows took the traditional pellegrinaggio (pilgrimage) to Italy.


Video: A Day in the Life of an Augustinian
Follow Brother Barnaby Johns, OSA. through a day in his life. Br. Barnaby spends most of his time working at Saint Augustine High School.

The Daily Life of a Pre-Novice at Villanova
Are you interested in becoming an Augustinian Friar? Learn about the Pre-Novitiate program through first hand accounts here.


Celebrating the Feast of St. Thomas of Villanova
Interested in learning about Augustinian traditions and Catholic Priesthood? Read about the annual Feast of St. Thomas of Villanova here.


August: A Special Time for the Augustinian Family
Every August, we celebrate the feast of St. Monica, St. Augustine's mother. Come learn what this means from an Augustinian Perspective.
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