Remembering Fr. Michael Sullivan, O.S.A.
I first met Fr. Michael Sullivan, O.S.A. when he helped out the local parish in Long Beach Island, NJ, then his Lenten retreats to local parishes. I always referred to him as the entertaining priest who held your attention. I loved listening to Fr. Sullivan’s sermons in the NY/NJ area, and his DVDs. He called me Curly Top for my curly hair. Fr. Sullivan always had a big smile and a big hug to give. I’ve missed seeing him since COVID put a halt on him traveling. May Fr. Sullivan be at peace in God’s love.—Donna Tashiro
The 3M
Father Marcellus, Father Bill Maguire, and Father Murnane were good friends. They often referred to themselves as “3M”!
Villanova and The Augustinians
The Augustinians mean so much to me and my family . We are a Villanova family . My parents , brothers and I all attended Villanova University . The Augustinians defiantly strengthened my devotion to God. Being a college student there are so many distractions but Sunday evening mass was so special to me . I looked forward to 10 pm mass every Sunday . No matter where I was or what I was doing I made sure I attended mass.
Father John Lydon, O.S.A.
I always say that working for the Augustinians was MY vocation and not my brother’s as he eventually decided to pursue other endeavors. I can also say that at every low point, high point and every day in between, I have been blessed to have wonderful Augustinians by my side! So many have made a difference in my life, I cannot begin to name them all!
Celebrating 40 Years with the Augustinians!
I have worked with the Augustinians for close to 40 years now as the Office Manager at St. Thomas Monastery in Villanova, PA! My Augustinian Connection started when I was a Junior at Archbishop Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill, PA, and my Brother was a Seminarian at St. Augustine Friary in Villanova. The Augustinian Seminary Guild was looking for someone to input data entry on the new computer system and my Brother asked if I was interested. I would drive to Villanova after leaving Prendie, a few days a week, for the job. I continued working there through High School and beyond and eventually became the Office Manager of the Seminary Guild. After working at the Seminary Guild for 15 years, I transferred over to St. Thomas Monastery, where I have been the Office Manager for 23 years now! I always say that working for the Augustinians was MY vocation and not my brother’s as he eventually decided to pursue other endeavors. I can also say that at every low point, high point and every day in between, I have been blessed to have wonderful Augustinians by my side! So many have made a difference in my life, I cannot begin to name them all!
When I was working at the Seminary Guild, we were raising money to help support the elderly and infirm Augustinians and being at the Monastery enables me to see how the kind generosity of so many people directly helps the elderly and infirm Monastery residents. I say it all the time and I will state it in print…I cannot imagine working anywhere else!
—Lynn Walsh
