On Saturday May 8th the Augustinians welcomed three new solemnly professed Augustinians: Fr. Ray Flores, O.S.A.; Br. Jeff Raths, O.S.A.; and Br. Joe Roccasalva, O.S.A. In a celebration held at St. Rita of Cascia Parish in Chicago, the three made their lifelong commitment to the Order before Very Rev. Anthony B. Pizzo, Prior Provincial of the Midwest Augustinian Province.
To learn more about Solemn Professions, read our article on The 9 Steps of Augustinian Formation, or watch Fr. Jack Tierney explain the process in the video of his Profession
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