Augustinian News
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Latest News from the Province
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...
Read the statement on the website of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Members of the Augustinian General Chapter in Rome elected Reverend Joseph L. Farrell, O.S.A., as the next Prior General...
After much prayer and reflection, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the members of the Augustinian General Chapter have elected our brother Fr. Joseph L. Farrell, O.S.A., as the...
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...
This reflection is an opinion submitted by a member of our faith community. In the summer of 2010, something extraordinary unfolded at Clare Priory in Suffolk, England – a place...
The Augustinians were pleased to welcome a delegation from America Media on March 24 and 25. Known best for America magazine, America Media is a Catholic media ministry sponsored by...
From the Desk of Fr. Robert P. Hagan, O.S.A.
July 8, 2025 Dear Friends in Christ, The Province of St. Thomas Villanova has a longstanding tradition of faith-filled service to the people of God. Our friars today stand on...
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!...
April 22, 2025 Dear Friends in Christ, We join the faithful around the world in deep sadness over the passing of Pope Francis, and in profound gratitude for his life...
February 13, 2024 Dear Friends in Christ, Fathers Matthew Carr (pictured at right) and John Rosseter, O.S.A., the first two Augustinians on American soil, responded to a call to provide...
June 26, 2024 Dear Friends in Christ, Our Augustinian brother, and Servant of God, Fr. Bill Atkinson, O.S.A. has returned home. On June 14, in a private ceremony, Fr. Bill’s...
April 21, 2024 My dear friends in Christ, On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations, my heart is filled with gratitude for each of you. Just as each Augustinian...
