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Religious Brothers Day: May 1
Happy Religious Brothers Day! Join us in a short and sincere prayer as we celebrate our Augustinian Brothers.


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 E-Card: Merry Christmas from the Augustinians!
Merry Christmas from the Augustinians! We made this short video E-card to show you our favorite moments from throughout the year.


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.


The Birth of St. Augustine and Feast of All Augustinian Saints
On November 13, we celebrate the birthday of St. Augustine as well as the Feast of All Augustinian Saints. Contemplate his words here.


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.


Video: First Profession of Vows to the Order
Three more brothers took the Augustinian vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Watch a video detailing the ceremony here.


Video: Augustinian Leadership
Hear how our leaders interpret their role within the Augustinian Order. Learn how their leadership positions impact their spiritual lives.


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.


Responses from Augustinian Leadership to the Clerical Abuse Reports
Responses from Augustinian Leadership to the Clerical Abuse Reports


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...


Video: The Daily Life of Our Men in Formation
Hear what life is like in formation through first hand accounts from our men at the St. Augustine Friary in Chicago.


June Has Brought Many Blessings!
The Augustinians of North America have had three Ordinations, a Solemn Profession of Vows, and two Installations of of Prior Provincials!
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