New “Leo from Chicago” Documentery

We are pleased to share a new documentary created by Vatican Media about the roots of Robert Francis Prevost in his native United States. Partially filmed at the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova and Villanova University, it follows an itinerary that begins with Pope Leo’s childhood in Dolton, through the memories of his brothers […]

Pope Leo XIV Accepts Province’s Saint Augustine Medal

August 28 is a special day for the Augustinians every year: the Solemnity of St. Augustine of Hippo, the Order’s inspiration and guiding light.  August 28, 2025, however, was a particularly special day.  Not only did the Augustinians get to celebrate this important feast with their brothers at St. Augustine Church in Old City, Philadelphia […]

Welcome Pope Leo XIV, the First Augustinian Pope

Pope Leo XIV emerges from the Vatican for the first time since elected. He stands in pope attire with his hands folded across his chest, smiling with a twinkle of gratitude in his eye.

May 8, 2025 Dear Friends in Christ, What a wonderful day to be an Augustinian as we welcome our brother Robert Prevost, O.S.A. to the papacy as Pope Leo XIV! We’re overjoyed because of what we already know him to be, and what a gift he is to the Church and to the world at […]