Friars Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Ordination

Friars of the Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova at the Basilica Sant'Agostino, in Rome

Friars of the Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova at the Basilica Sant’Agostino, in Rome

Seven Augustinian friars from the Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova, who are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their ordination to the priesthood, visited Rome and concelebrated Mass at the Basilica Sant’Agostino there. The friars who are celebrating are pictured above (l-r): Frs. Liam O’Doherty, O.S.A.; Michael Hughes, O.S.A.; Frank Horn, O.S.A.; Joseph Mostardi, O.S.A.; Joseph Genito, O.S.A.; Arthur Purcaro, O.S.A.; and Dennis Harten, O.S.A. They are gathered in front of the tomb of Saint Monica in the Basilica.