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My first year as a Priest
Read a reflection from Fr. Richie Mercado after he completed his first year as a Priest


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.


Video: Path to Professions
Watch a recap of our recent Mass of Profession. What leads a man to the Augustinians of all Orders? Hear from the Novices.


Video: Friars Gather and Prepare for Professions in California
Are you interested in becoming an Augustinian Priest? Watch the Mass of Profession in it's entirety here!


VIDEO: The Call and Ordination of Fr. Stephen
See the culmination of one man's journey to the Augustinian priesthood. Fr. Stephen Isley recounts the reasons he joined the Augustinians.


Painter and Priest Illustrates Augustine's Confessions
Fr. Bates uses his art to visualize Augustine's Confessions. Fr. Bates views the collection as his lifelong gift to the Augustinian Order.


The Ordination of Fr. Stephen Isley, OSA
Friar Steven Isley completed the final step of the Augustinian Faith Formation and became a priest. Check out the photo gallery here.


Our Pilgrimage to Italy
Our Augustinian friars who are preparing for their solemn vows took the traditional pellegrinaggio (pilgrimage) to Italy.


How Br. Joe Roccasalva found the Augustinians
“If you are truly called, it’s not hard to give up anything" says Br. Joe Roccasalva. Learn how Brother Joe found the Augustinians here.


We Celebrate the Ordination of Father John Futoshi Matsuo, O.S.A.
John Futoshi Matsuo, O.S.A., completed his final step of the Augustinian Formation. You can learn more about Augustinians in Japan here!


Video: A Day in the Life of an Augustinian
Follow Brother Barnaby Johns, OSA. through a day in his life. Br. Barnaby spends most of his time working at Saint Augustine High School.


The Daily Life of a Pre-Novice at Villanova
Are you interested in becoming an Augustinian Friar? Learn about the Pre-Novitiate program through first hand accounts here.


The Journey of One Brother to the Augustinians
Read Br. Steven's journey to the Augustinians.


St. Augustine and the Pear Tree: A Lasting Story
Of the many Augustinian stories, the Pear Tree story may have the most continued resonance. How is this story still be valuable to Catholics


The First Few Months After Ordination
Are you discerning an Augustinian Priesthood? We interviewed of our newly ordained priests to see what he thinks about his first few months.


Top 6 Blog Posts of 2016
2016 the Augustinians saw the largest group of men start the formation process in decades. We compiled our top 6 blog posts this year here.
Fr. Tom's "Festival of Forgiveness" at Villanova University
Fr. Tom McCarthy appeared on Relevant Radio to show the importance of the Festival of Forgiveness in introducing youth to the Augustinians.


Celebrating the Feast of St. Thomas of Villanova
Interested in learning about Augustinian traditions and Catholic Priesthood? Read about the annual Feast of St. Thomas of Villanova here.


Something Your Parents Don't Know about Becoming an Augustinian
Parents often have questions about their child becoming an Augustinian. We answer three FAQ we get from discerning child's parents here.
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