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Pope Leo XIV’s Historic Algeria Pilgrimage: A Son of Augustine Calls for Humility and Peace
Pope Leo XIV concluded a landmark two-day apostolic visit to Algeria on April 14, 2026.
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Our novices speak: “The faithful help us live our religious life better”
Many young people around the world feel God’s call through the Order of Saint Augustine. Community life, holistic formation, the desire to become better Christians… All of this converges in the personal and spiritual growth of those who seek to say “yes” to Christ. This is the case of brothers Glidoh Jean, Jacques, and Jean Agbessenou, three young men from Togo who are currently doing their novitiate at the Shrine of Saint Rita in Bouge, Belgium, thanks to the effort and good
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10 Lenten Invitations from Pope Leo XIV
10 tips to spend lent meaningfully from Pope Leo XIV’s Lenten message, focusing especially on conversion, listening, fasting, and communal renewal:
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The historical ordination of Mons. Vidal, the first Augustinian bishop born in Brazil: "For you I will be a bishop; with you I will be a Christian"
his past Saturday, January 24, 2026, will forever remain a very special day on the calendar for the Catholic Church in Brazil and for the entire Augustinian family. In the city of Bragança Paulista, in the Archdiocese of São Paulo, Fray Márcio Antonio Vidal de Negreiros was ordained auxiliary bishop of this see. Until now, he had been serving as Secretary General of the Organization of Augustinians of Latin America and the Caribbean (OALA), in addition to exercising his pries
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Pope Leo XIV and the Fathers of the Church: a deep and living bond
The Augustinianum, born from the heart of the patristic tradition and at the service of the Holy See, recognizes in every initiative of theological and cultural study a form of diakonia to the truth. The new Leo XIV International Institute represents a sign of hope for the Church and for the academic world: a place where reflection becomes dialogue, and knowledge becomes service. We share the words spoken by Father Juan Antonio Cabrera Montero, President of the Pontifical P
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Vicariate of St. Rita in Kenya Celebrates Intermediate Chapter 2026
The Vicariate of St. Rita in Kenya successfully celebrated its Intermediate Chapter, at Madonna Immacolata Centre in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Blessing of Colegio San Agustín, La Chorrera, Panama
Blessing of Saint Augustine School in Costa Verde, La Chorrera, Augustinian Province of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Panama and Costa Rica.
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Message of the Prior General on the occasion of the World Day of Consecrated Life
the Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine, Fr. Joseph L. Farrell, OSA, addresses a message of hope, gratitude, and renewed mission to the brothers and sisters of the Order.
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An Extraordinary Meeting, The OALA Board Elects a New Interim Secretary General
The Board of the Organization of Augustinians of Latin America and the Caribbean (OALA) held its Extraordinary Meeting on Thursday, January 22, 2026
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