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Malvern Prep Welcomes Brother Bill For Pastoral Year
How did Brother Bill decide to join the Augustinians and where is he on his formation journey? As he tells it, he just knew he wanted to be.

The Story of Saint Rita
Other than Saint Augustine himself, Saint Rita of Cascia may be the most famous Augustinian. Learn her story of veneration here.

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!

Why We Call Ourselves "Active Contemplatives"
Those in the Augustinian Order are called "active contemplatives". This moniker describes our active relationship with God.


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.


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!

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 Feast of The Conversion of St. Augustine
During the Easter Vigil, on the night between April 24 and 25, 387, Augustine was baptized by Bishop Ambrose in the Cathedral of Milan.

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.

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.

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!

Our First Experience in Prison Ministry
Augustinian life entails caring for those who suffer from crime and poverty. We asked two brothers about their experience in prison ministry

National Vocations Awareness Week
Is there a person in your life who has left you thinking "He would make a good priest!" Send them this video about joining the Augustinians!

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.

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.


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.

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.
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