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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.
PHOTO GALLERY: 2018 Profession of Vows
The Augustinians of North America just welcomed three men into the Order by professing their first vows. Find the photo gallery here.
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.
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...
My Augustinian Witness at the United Nations
Br. Jack Tierney was able to impact the United Nations with his Augustinian perspective through Augustinians International. Learn more here!
How Do We Teach Saint Augustine in the Classroom
Saint Augustine plumbs to depths of thought that many young people have never experienced. How can we help students understand Augustine?
The Spiritual Backbone of Villanova Basketball
One man integral to the Villanova basketball team is Augustinian priest Fr. Rob Hagan, O.S.A., the team chaplain and spiritual director.
"It's an Unusual Vocation": The Discernment of Br. Sam
Br Sam Joutras had a very unusual path to the Augustinian Order. Learn more about his discernment and decision to become an Augustinian here
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.
We Celebrate the Ordinations of Deacon Stephen Isley, OSA, and Deacon Aldo Potencio, OSA
It is our great honor to announce that the Augustinians began the new year by welcoming two of our friars into the diaconate.
Confessions App Offers New Look at St. Augustine
Take Augustine's Confessions on the go with the new Confessions App! This app includes all 13 books of the Boulding translation.
A Life-Changing Journey: A World Traveler Finds the Augustinians
People find the Augustinians in vastly different ways. Before joining, Br. Robert Baiocco was a world traveler. Read his story here.
An Ordination in California, a Profession in Pennsylvania
The Augustinians celebrated important milestones for two of our men in formation. Check out photos from both ceremonies here.
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!
My Pastoral Year of Service, Br. Bryan Kerns
As part of the 9 steps of Augustinian Formation, friars spend one to two years out of their studies at the Catholic Theological Union.
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.
Villanova Basketball Chaplain, Fr. Hagan, Profiled in Vision Magazine
If you are a man who has questioned whether you may be called to the religious life; then you'll want to read this profile of Fr. Hagan.
"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.
Introducing FATHER Aldo Potencio, OSA
Fr. Aldo Potencio, OSA, age 43, was ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, August 19. Learn more about the ceremony through photos here.
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