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Three Goals to Unite Around for Evangelization
In the ninties, the U.S. Bishops released three specific and concrete goals for evangelization.

The Saint Who Converted Saint Augustine
Without Saint Ambrose, there would be no Saint Augustine. Click to learn about how Saint Augustine became a Catholic Priest.


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...


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?


Woodworking is Prayer for Br. David
Augustinians are diverse, interesting, and interested in many things. For Br. David, woodworking is a way of prayer.


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.


Celebrating Religious Brothers Day, May 1
Please watch and listen as friars from each of our three Provinces share what it means to them to be an Augustinian Brother.

Br. David Addresses High School Students for Vocation Awareness Week
Confused on what exactly a Vocation is? Read Br. David's explanation here.


Video: Augustinian Transitional Diaconate
Community life is a cornerstone of being Augustinian. Listen to Fr. Sam Joutras on the community work he did during his formation.


Video: "Why Not Me?" The Ordination of Fr. Sam Joutras, O.S.A.
Fr. Sam Joutras reflects on his his vocation journey. "Maybe this really is something that god is calling me to"


"How I found the Augustinians" by Br. David Relstab, O.S.A.
David Relstab's first ran into the Augustinians when he was in 7th grade, where he met Fr. Tom McCarthy, now the Midwest Vocation Director.


VIDEO: Talk on St. Joseph by Midwest Vocations Director Fr. Tom McCarthy
Want some free Augustinian wisdom? Listen to midwest Vocation Director Fr. Tom McCarthy give a talk in celebration of the Year of St. Joseph


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.


Augustinian Ministry - A Video Discussion
We interviewed the three Vocation Directors in the United States on the topic of "Ministry," moderated by Pre-Novice Joe Borowski.

Why We Joined - A Video Message from Our Men in Formation
Discerning a vocation? Come see why our men in formation decided upon the Augustinian Order!


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


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.


The Feast of the Conversion of Saint Augustine
The Augustinian Order celebrates the Conversion of our Holy Father St. Augustine on April 24th each year. Learn about his restless journey.

"I discovered St. Augustine. Then I found the Augustinians": Br. Michael Riggs
No two vocations are the same. Watch our video about how Br. Michael Riggs went from reading Confessions to professing his vows to the order


Q & A with Midwest Vocations Director Fr. Tom McCarthy
Fr. Tom McCarthy is the vocation director for the Augustinians. In this interview, we ask him about his job and his spirituality.
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