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"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


Photos: Br. Dan Ordained a Deacon
The Augustinians got to ordain a Villanova graduate this past week. Look at the photos of Br. Dan Madden's Ordination Ceremony.


Two Friars Make Lifelong Vows to the Augustinians
Are you interested in joining the Augustinians? Come learn about two newly ordained friars and their perpetual profession of vows here.


Augustinians Ordain Two Priests in California!
On December 14, Sarfraz Alam, O.S.A. and Adnan Ghani, O.S.A. were ordained at 10:30am at St. Patrick’s Church in San Diego, CA.


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.


"I was never hit over the head by God": The Vocation Story of Fr. Max
We made this video profiling our newly ordained Fr. Maxime Villeneuve, O.S.A. If you're feeling a vocation, click to learn here!


Augustinians: United in Charity
If you are feeling the vocation to join the Augustinians and considering discernment, watch this video commissioned by out General Curia.


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.


Never Alone
Read Friar Joe Narog's interpretation of Jesus' promise in the Gospel of Matthew, and how it helped him in his most trying times.


Why I Want To Be a Priest Despite the Crisis
Br. Jack Tierney, O.S.A. details why he is pursuing the Catholic Priesthood despite the ongoing clerical abuse crisis.


Is the Profession of Vows a Sacrament?
Contrary to popular belief, the solemn profession of vows is not a sacrament! You can read the full Augustinian profession of vows here!


Video: A Lifetime Commitment to the Augustinians
Brother Jack Tierney made his solemn profession of vows to the Augustinian Order this past week. Click to hear his perspective on being a Br


Photos: Our December Ordinations and Profession
In one weekend, on two separate coasts, the Augustinians of North America ordained a priest and a deacon and received the solemn profession.


Video: Meet Br. Joe and Br. Sam
In 2016 the Augustinian Order saw our largest group of men professing their vows in decades. Check out two of those mens video portraits.


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.


After 12 Years as a Diocesan Priest, Fr. Ray Was Called to the Augustinians
After a year of prayer and education in the Augustinian Rule and Spirituality, Fr. Ray made his first vows to the Order this august.


Historia de una vocación: Elizandro Contreras, O.S.A. (w/ English subtitles)
Los Agustinos tenemos el privilegio de presentar nuestro primer testimonio vocacional en español.
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