The Province’s Vocation Advisory Board Welcomes New Member
The Province’s Vocation Advisory Board welcomed its newest member, Br. Elizandro Contreras, O.S.A., at its most recent meeting, held on September 16th, 2020.
James T. Spenard, O.S.A.
1946 – 2020 (October 8) James T. Spenard was born on October 4, 1946, in Waterford, New York, one of two sons of John Spenard and Marie Alma Baillargeon. He was baptized on October 20, 1946 at Saint Mary’s Church, Waterford, and attended Waterford Public School from 1951 to 1953 and Saint Mary’s School, Waterford, […]
Augustine For Today

OCTOBER 4 – SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI
“You can find someone who’s religious, with plenty of this world’s goods, and yet not thereby puffed up and proud. And you can find someone in need, who has nothing, and won’t settle for anything. This one does not have more grounds for hope than the former; the first is poor in spirit, because humble, while this one is indeed poor, but not in spirit.”
Sermon 53A
Fr. Francis J. Cerullo, O.S.A. May 24, 1940—September 28, 2020
Francis J. (Fritz) Cerullo was born on May 24, 1940, in Minersville, Pennsylvania, one of three sons and one daughter of Anthony J. Cerullo and Elizabeth Brennan.
Francis J. Cerullo, O.S.A.
1940 – 2020 (September 28) Francis J. (Fritz) Cerullo was born on May 24, 1940, in Minersville, Pennsylvania, one of three sons and one daughter of Anthony J. Cerullo and Elizabeth Brennan. He was baptized on June 16, 1940 at Saint Vincent DePaul Church, Minersville, and attended Saint Patrick School and Nativity BVM High School, […]
September 26, 2020 — Augustinian eNews
Augustinian eNews Keeping you up-to-date Augustinian eNews Announcing Augustinian Ordination You are invited to celebrate the ordination of two friars of the Province via live stream! Deacon Daniel Madden, O.S.A. will be ordained to the priesthood and Br. Elizandro Contreras, O.S.A. will be ordained to the diaconate on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. […]
Diaconate Ordination in Peru
In early September two new deacons were ordained for the Vicariate. Pepe Carrasco, O.S.A. and Edwin Castillo, O.S.A., were ordained by Bishop Daniel Turley, O.S.A.
Professional Development Seminar at St. Augustine Prep
Fr. Arthur Purcaro, O.S.A. presented to the school community at St. Augustine Prep during a recent Professional Development seminar attended by faculty, staff, and administration.
National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia Cascia Center Update
Great progress is being made on the Cascia Center at the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia in South Philadelphia!
Latest Updates from A.D.R.O.P.
Augustinian Volunteer, Sheena Cadua began work at A.D.R.O.P. on Monday, 9/14 and English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) classes will continue virtually into the Fall.