James L. Nolan, O.S.A.
1920 – 2015 (May 5) James Lawrence Nolan was born on August 10, 1920, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the only son among five daughters, of Michael Nolan and Margaret Concannon. James was baptized at Our Mother of Consolation Church, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, on August 15, 1920. He attended Our Mother of Consolation Parish School from 1926 […]
In Memoriam: Joseph A. Spinelli, O.S.A. 1929-2015
Joseph Anthony Spinelli, O.S.A., died on March 10, 2015. Father spent the first half of his priestly life in the education apostate, teaching for 26 years at Msgr. Bonner High School in Drexel Hill, PA. The second half of his priestly life was spent in the parochial apostolate, in parishes in Dania Beach and Golden Gate, Florida.
Joseph Anthony Spinelli, O.S.A.
1929 – 2015 (March 10) Joseph Anthony Spinelli was born on February 2, 1929, in Vineland, New Jersey, the son of Anthony J. Spinelli and Jennie Rita DiLuisi. He was baptized on May 7, 1936, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Vineland, and attended Sacred Heart Parish School and Sacred Heart High School, from 1934 to […]
In Memoriam: Edmund J. Dobbin, O.S.A., 31st President of Villanova University
Father Edmund J. Dobbin, died peacefully at St. Thomas Monastery, on the campus of Villanova University on Sunday, March 8, 2015.
The Year of Consecrated Life Has Begun!
In November 2013, Pope Francis proclaimed the Year of Consecrated Life to be celebrated in honor of Men and women in Religious Orders and Congregations, Secular Institutes, Societies of Apostolic Life and new forms of consecrated life. It started on November 30, 2014 and will end on February 2, 2016.
50 Years of Augustinian Presence in Morropón
Shortly after the Prelature of Chulucanas was established in 1964, with Prelate (later Bishop) John McNabb, O.S.A., as its spiritual leader, the parish of San Isidro in Morropón was entrusted to the care of the Augustin- ians.
Christmas in Fukuoka
One of the main ministries of evangelization at the Augustinian Parish of St. Augustine in the Sasaoka section of Fukuoka, Japan, is a kindergarten with more than 200 students.
Remembering Father Purcell
November 27 marked the tenth anniversary of the death of Father Thomas Purcell, O.S.A., one of the founders of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova missions in Japan.
Former Prior General Ordained Bishop in Peru
On November 3, 2014, Pope Francis named former Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine, Father Robert Prevost, O.S.A., Bishop of the Diocese of Chiclayo, Peru. Born in Chicago, Illinois, and a member of the Midwest Province, Father Prevost served as Prior General of the entire Order for two terms, from 2001-2013. After his […]
Feast of St. Augustine & St. Monica | From the Desk of Fr. Rob
August 27, 2023 Dear friend of the Augustinians, The Augustinian Order celebrates the feasts of Saint Monica and Saint Augustine on August 27 and 28. We celebrate these two special members of our family with the Church, the world and all of our Augustinian friends. One of Saint Augustine’s core values was friendship, and it was through […]