Father Gioele Schiavella, O.S.A., Concelebrates Mass with Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI
Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI (center, right), is pictured with Father Gioele Schiavella. O.S.A. (center, left), marking the occasion of the 70th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Father Schiavella, formerly the pastor of the Papal Parish of Saint Anne, was invited to concelebrate Mass with Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, at the chapel of Mater Ecclesia […]
Ceiling Frescoes at Saint Augustine Church Granted “Historic” Designation
The ceiling frescoes at Saint Augustine Church have been granted a designation of “historic” by the Philadelphia Historical Commission. The frescos date from 1848 when the church was opened after having been burned down during anti-Catholic riots in the city.
Craig McMahon, O.S.A., awarded MPhil by Cambridge University, England
Father Craig McMahon, O.S.A., has been studying in England and has been awarded an MPhil degree from Cambridge University .He has been admitted to the PhD program in the History of Economics at Cambridge. Last year he was awarded an M. Sc. degree from the London School of Economics.
Relic on display at the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
The National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia has received a relic, gifted to the Shrine by the Augustinian Sisters of the Monastery in Cascia, Italy.
Friars Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Ordination
In honor of the 40th Anniversary of their ordination to the priesthood, seven Augustinian friars of the Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova concelebrated Mass at the Basilica Sant’Agostino in Rome.
Director of Advancement, Madonna Sutter, Is “All In”
Madonna Sutter’s first day as director of advancement included a bus trip to an evening event at the Athletic Club in New York City.
The Art of Father Walter J. Quinn, O.S.A.
In February, Saint Thomas of Villanova Monastery hosted an exhibition of the art of one of its residents, Father Walter J. Quinn, O.S.A.
Mass Honors Friars’ Anniversaries at Annual Retreat Led by Bishop Alberto Bochatey, O.S.A.
Anniversaries of profession and ordination were celebrated at the friars annual retreat in June, which was led by Bishop Alberto Bochatey, O.S.A., of La Plata, Argentina.
In Memoriam: Robert E. Steinman, O.S.A. (1923 – 2015)
Father Robert E. Steinman, O.S.A., who spent many years preaching retreats and missions, while a member of the Province’s “Mission Band,” died peacefully at Saint Thomas of Villanova Monastery on June 15, 2015.
Robert E. Steinman, O.S.A.
1923 – 2015 (June 15) Robert Edward Steinman, was born on January 3, 1923, in Reading, Pennsylvania, one of two sons of Otto M. Steinman and Anne Gibney, and was baptized in the same city on January 14, 1923, at Saint Margaret Church. He attended Saint Gabriel’s Parish School, Norwood, Pennsylvania, from 1928 to 1934, […]