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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.

Becoming an Augustinian

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.

Becoming an Augustinian

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.

Meet the Augustinians

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.

Becoming an Augustinian

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...

Augustinian Life

Divine Restlessness & Mobile Technology

Can checking your phone lead to God? Maybe! If Augustine were living in the modern era, he may have loved his phone!

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.

Called to a Vocation

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?

Meet the Augustinians

7 Novices Receive Augustinian Habits

Seven novices were recently conferred with the religious habit - congratulations to these men!

Meet the Augustinians

Fr. Jack leads students into wilderness of Wyoming

Not all who wander are lost... unless Fr. Jack is leading them! Kidding, of course - read about Fr. Jack's work with PEAK.

Meet the Augustinians

Woodworking is Prayer for Br. David

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

Becoming an Augustinian

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.

Augustinian Life

The Augustinian Commitment to Addressing the Environmental Crisis

How does the Rule of St. Augustine apply to environmental crises, and other challenges addressed by Laudato Si'?

Becoming an Augustinian

Photos: The Ordination of Fr. Emmanuel and Fr. Dominic

View the photo gallery from the Ordination of Fr. Emmanuel and Fr. Dominic

Join Two Augustinians for their Ordination, Saturday, June 18

Join Two Augustinians for their Ordination, Saturday, June 18 2022

Called to a Vocation

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.

Words of Wisdom

Purity of Heart according to Augustine

Purity of heart is a large part of Catholic faith. Learn about purity of heart in Augustine's De Trinitate from Fr. Carlos Medina, O.S.A.

Called to a Vocation

So you've finished reading St. Augustine's Confessions...

Restless for some reading recommendations now that you've finished St. Augustine's Confessions? We've got options.

Augustinian Life

A Year at the Shrine of St. Rita

Augustinian's daily ministry can vary widely between each friar. Read about Br. Michael Riggs, and his ministry at the Shrine of St. Rita!

Meet the Augustinians

Video: The Path to Ordination of Fr. Jeff and Fr. Joe

Discerning? Fr. Jeff Raths, O.S.A., and Fr. Joe Roccasalva, O.S.A. detail their spiritual journeys and how they ended up as Augustinians.

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