On the afternoon of September 18, the capitular brothers listened to the solemn reading of the Acts of the 188th Ordinary General Chapter of the Order of Saint Augustine. It was a Chapter filled with innovative thinking, changes agreed upon point by point in the instrumentum laboris, and long days of group work and plenary assemblies to support the Prior General and his newly elected Council in a strategic plan for the next six years. We spoke with some of our brothers from d
The Order of Saint Augustine, at the conclusion of its 188th Ordinary General Chapter, in fidelity to its charism and in communion with the universal Church, particularly encouraged by the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first of his sons to accede to the Petrine ministry, in the context of the hope of the Jubilee and in the memory of the Holy Father Pope Francis, wishes to declare its unwavering commitment to living fraternity, a gift of God and the fruit of authentic communio
On the afternoon of Friday, September 12, the presidents of three of the five federations of Augustinian contemplative nuns worldwide had the opportunity to share with the capitular friars a detailed account of the uniqueness of their charism and of “the treasure” of interiority—as Pope Leo XIV once described it—which they safeguard. It was the outgoing Prior General, Fr. Alejandro Moral, OSA , who offered an overview of the federations of Augustinian nuns within the Order ,
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Chapter Chronicles
Chronicle: 18 September 2025
It is the last day of the 188th Ordinary General Chapter, 2025. The day commenced with morning prayers at 07:30 am.
Chronicle: 15 September 2025
The day commenced with the celebration of the Holy Mass of the Feast of our Lady of Sorrows, presided over by p. Victor Fernandez Santos
Chronicle: 11 September 2025
The day commenced with the celebration of the Holy Mass and Lauds at 7:30 am, presided over by P. Gabriele Pedicino, prior provincial of Italy.
Chronicle: 8 September 2025
Following the Sunday rest in which the chapter members also participated in the canonization of Saints Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati at Saint Peter’s Square
Chronicle: 4 September 2025
Today, the fourth day of the Chapter, began with the celebration of the Holy Mass (in Spanish) of the Feast of our Lady of Consolation.
Chronicle: 1 September 2025
On this day, the Ordinary General Chapter of the Order of St. Augustine was inaugurated with the opening mass presided by the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV
Chronicle : 17 September 2025
The penultimate day of the 188th Ordinary General Chapter was marked by a deep spirit of prayer and discernment.
Chronicle: 13 September 2025
The Ordinary General Chapter of the Order of Saint Augustine concluded its second week of deliberations with renewed commitment and fraternal spirit.
Chronicle: 10 September 2025
The Capitular friars commenced the ninth day of their Ordinary General Chapter by celebrating the feast of St. Nicholas of Tolentine.
Chronicle: 6 September 2025
On this sixth day, Saturday, 6th September 2025, the 188th Ordinary General Chapter of the Order of Saint Augustine convened in Rome, continuing its significant deliberations.
Chronicle: 3 September 2025
The third day of the Ordinary General Chapter commenced with a meaningful Mass at 7:30, presided over by Fr. Michael Bielecke, OSA
Chronicle: 16 September 2025
The day began as usual with a Eucharistic celebration at 7:30 in the second-floor chapel of the International College of St. Monica.
Chronicle: 12 September 2025
The day began with Mass, presided over by Fr Marcel Holzheimer OSA, representing the Prior Provicial of the Province of Germany.
Chronicle: 9 September 2025
We began the day with Mass, presided over by Fr Jose Marcelo Sepulveda OSA, the delegate from Bolivia
Chronicle: 5 September 2025
We began the day with Holy Mass presided over by Fr. Javier Barba, OSA who in his homily invited us to reflect on the power of one’s gaze
Chronicle: 2 September 2025
The activities of the 2nd of September began with a Eucharistic celebration which was presided over by the Prior General, Fr. Alejandro Moral Anton OSA
