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The Order writes a new page in its missionary history with its first Papuan bishop
On May 14th, 2025, in the Tiga Raja (Three Kings) Cathedral Church, our confrere Bernardus Bofitwos Baru OSA was consecrated as the new...
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The Order reaffirms its commitment to educational excellence and evangelization in the African continent in light of the challenges and opportunities of AI
From May 9 to 10, 2025, the first regional virtual education congress for Africa was held. Under the theme “The Identity of Augustinian Schools in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” the seminar—coordinated by Fr. Kenneth Eze, OSA, with the support of the General Assistant and coordinator of the international commission, Fr. Javier Pérez Barba, OSA—brought together more than 250 educators from Augustinian schools in Nigeria, Kenya, Congo, and Tanzania, as well as affiliate
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The major superiors of the Organization of Augustinians of Europe are gathering in Košice, Slovakia, to elect a new president and discuss the care of the elderly and the formation of the professed
The annual meeting of Major Superiors of the Organization of Augustinian Superiors of Europe (OAE) was held in Košice (Slovakia) from June 3 to 5. Prior to the meeting, on Sunday, June 1, a solemn thanksgiving Mass was celebrated in the context of the anniversary of the Augustinians' arrival in the city. The Mass was presided over by the Apostolic Nuncio in Slovakia, with the participation of the local community, the Provincial Council of the Province of Italy, and distinguis
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The Prior General to the Augustinian friars of Colombia in their last Provincial Chapter: “It was nice to see the friars deepen in the discourses that the Holy Father gives to the religious"
The Ordinary Provincial Chapter of Colombia was held at the Liceo Cervantes in Bogota from May 26-30. From May 26th to 30th, the Ordinary...
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Sister Veronica Gemma Maria's first profession: a brief chronicle of her “yes” to the Lord's fidelity
On May 31, 2025, Verónica Gemma Maria Vulcano , born in Rossano Calabro (CS), made her first temporary profession of the vows of...
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The Augustinian contemplative nuns after the progress in the renewal of their constitutions and their meeting with Pope Leo XIV: “Let us all row to help Peter in the mission entrusted to him”
The contemplative Augustinian nuns from the various federations of the Order have spent several years working together, in coordination...
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Father Alejandro celebrates his 70th birthday with the brothers of St. Monica College and Pope Leo XIV
Father Alejandro celebrates his 70th birthday with the brothers of St. Monica College and Pope Leo XIV: “He took me aside and told me that he would be with me on this special day”. Just a few hours after returning from the Ordinary Provincial Chapter in Colombia, the Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine celebrated his 70th birthday , surrounded by his Augustinian brothers. The celebration took place at the International College of Saint Monica in Rome , and he was j
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Blessed Stephen Bellesini is protagonist of the Augustinian Week 2025 in Czech Republic
The traditional Augustinian Week , whose 27th edition was celebrated this year in the cities of Prague and Brno , coincided with the...
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Carissimo confratello: chronicle of Election Day
The night of the conclave, the gardens of the Curia of the Order of Saint Augustine were teeming with fireflies. Small and warm luminous...
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The first words of the Prior General after the appointment of Cardinal Prevost as Pope Leo XIV: 'It is a moment of great joy, emotion, and gratitude to God and to our brother for all that he has done'
Dear brothers! Habemus Papam! This announcement echoed in St. Peter's Square from the lips of all the Augustinians present when we heard the name of our brother Robert Francis Prevost OSA. For us, this is a moment of great joy, deep emotion, and immense gratitude to God and to our brother for all he has done in saying Yes to the Lord in this immense service to our beloved Mother Church and to all of us. May this very special moment be an opportunity for a deep renewal—for all
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Homecoming a Week Later: From Cardinal Prevost to León XIV
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the Holy Father Leo XIV visited the community of the Augustinians of the General Curia. It is the first time...
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Institutional message on the election of Fr. Robert Prevost OSA as the new Pope: "We renew our commitment as Augustinians to serve the Church in its mission"
The Prior General, through the Secretariat of the General Curia of the Order of Saint Augustine, together with his entire General...
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Inside the new website of the General Archive: tradition, memory and renewal
The Order of Saint Augustine has updated the website of its General Archives, which is available in three languages (Spanish, Italian and...
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Canonical renewal visit to Argentina: "The brothers are making a tremendous effort to push all initiatives forward"
During the days leading up to Holy Week 2025, Father Alexander Lam, General Assistant for Latin America, visited the five communities...
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Prior General's canonical visit to Nigeria: “It is essential that friars support each other in their ministry”
From February 24 to March 30, 2025, the Prior General, Father Alejandro Moral, was accompanied by the General Assistant for Africa,...
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Institutional message from the Order of Saint Augustine on the death of the Holy Father Francis: "We preserve the precious treasure of his Magisterium"
Message of condolence from the Order of Saint Augustine on the passing of Pope Francis. From the Secretariat of the General Curia, all...
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The Prior General to the Order after the death of Pope Francis: "I will never be able to sufficiently thank him for his support, his advice, his closeness, his fatherly care and his affection"
Following the passing of the Holy Father, Pope Francis, the Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine, Father Alejandro Moral Antón,...
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Message from the Prior General for Easter of Resurrection: "We need to learn how to forgive and give our lives for our brothers"
The Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine, Alejandro Moral Antón, wished to send this message to all Augustinians worldwide on...
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Ordinary General Chapter of the Order. Rome 2025
The Ordinary General Chapter of the Order of St. Augustine will be held in Rome from September 1-18, 2025. Several dozen friars, coming...
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The Assistant General for Northern Europe after visiting the Augustinian communities of Holland and Austria: “Despite the difficulties, there is great enthusiasm”
During the month of March, Father Ian Wilson, Assistant General for Northern Europe, accompanied the Augustinians of the Netherlands during their most recent provincial assembly. Held once a year, the friars' discussions focused on the nature of what it means to belong to the Order of Saint Augustine, the current particularities of their jurisdiction, and the ongoing efforts to better care for elderly friars and strengthen the pastoral work in the parish in which they collabo
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