World Day of Prayer for Vocations and Religious Brothers Day
April 31st is World Day of Prayer for Religious Vocations, and May 1st is Religious Brothers Day. Celebrate with us!
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Upcoming Discernment Weekends with the Augustinians
Conversion of St. Augustine
Augustine was baptized on April 24th, 386. Click to read more about his conversion, and the path he had taken to find God.
Watch: The Solemn Profession (and Open Mic Night) of Br. Michael Riggs
Watch the Solemn Profession of Br. Michael Riggs - and join the crowd at a local Open Mic Night as he shares his musical talents.
Understanding the Meaning of the Postures of Ordination: Kneeling, Prostration, Laying on of Hands
Curious about the Catholic Priesthood Ordination process and postures? Learn more about the importance behind how we sit, stand, and lay.
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...
Watch: The Simple Profession of Br. Nicholas Stone
Simple Vows - every Augustinian Brother makes these as they journey on their Faith Formation process and live the Rule of St. Augustine.
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?
7 Novices Receive Augustinian Habits
Seven novices were recently conferred with the religious habit - congratulations to these men!
Woodworking is Prayer for Br. David
Augustinians are diverse, interesting, and interested in many things. For Br. David, woodworking is a way of prayer.
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.
Photos: The Ordination of Fr. Emmanuel and Fr. Dominic
View the photo gallery from the Ordination of Fr. Emmanuel and Fr. Dominic
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.
Why We Pray the Liturgy of the Hours
As Augustinians, we pray the Liturgy of the Hours. Learn about our prayerful practice.
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"
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!
"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.
Who Are the Augustinian Nuns?
Like the Augustinian friars, Augustinian nuns also follow the Rule of Augustine. Click to learn which Augustinian nuns have been canonized.
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!
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