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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.
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.
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: 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.
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!
"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.
13 Men from South America Profess Vows in Peru
The novitate year recently closed for 13 men from around South America who professed their initial vows to the Augustinian Order.
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