Who We Are
One mind and one heart on the way to God
We are Augustinians
We are members of the Order of Saint Augustine, a worldwide religious family in the Catholic Church inspired by the life, thought, and spirituality of Saint Augustine of Hippo. Rooted in a shared search for God, we live in community, serve the Church, and engage the world through pastoral ministry, education, social outreach, and missionary work.
Our Inspiration: Saint Augustine
Saint Augustine (354–430) was a seeker of truth whose restless heart found peace in God. His experience, writings, and pastoral life continue to shape who we are today. From him we learn to unite faith and reason, interior life and active service, personal conversion and communal responsibility.
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“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.”
— Saint Augustine
Our Way of Life
One Mind and One Heart on the Way to God
At the heart of Augustinian life is community. We live together not simply to share space, but to seek God together, in prayer, dialogue, friendship, and mutual service. Our community life is marked by simplicity, fraternity, and a shared commitment to the Gospel.
Key elements of our way of life:
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Common life rooted in friendship and mutual charity
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Prayer and contemplation nourished by Scripture and the liturgy
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Shared discernment in listening to God and one another
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Mission expressed through service to the People of God
OUR CHARISM
At the heart of Augustinian life is community. We live together not simply to share space, but to seek God together, in prayer, dialogue, friendship, and mutual service. Our community life is marked by simplicity, fraternity, and a shared commitment to the Gospel.
INTERIOR LIFE
a deep spirituality that values reflection, conscience, and the inner journey toward God
COMMUNITY
living as brothers and sisters who share life, goods, and mission
SERVICE TO THE CHURCH
offering our gifts wherever the Church calls us—especially where dialogue, reconciliation, and formation are needed
Our Mission
As Augustinians, we are sent to serve the Church and the world according to the needs of the time. Our ministries include:
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Parish and pastoral work
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Education and academic institutions
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Missionary and intercultural communities
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Social justice and care for the poor
Wherever we are, our mission is to build communion, promote truth and charity, and accompany people in their search for meaning.
A Global Family
​The Order of Saint Augustine is present in 49 countries. Though shaped by diverse cultures and contexts, we are united by a shared Rule, common values, and a global sense of fraternity. This international character enriches our life and strengthens our commitment to dialogue and solidarity.
Walking with the Church Today
Faithful to our tradition and attentive to the signs of the times, we seek to respond creatively to today’s challenges especially those related to youth, culture, social inequality, peace, and care for our common home. Guided by the Gospel and the wisdom of Saint Augustine, we strive to be servants of unity in a fragmented world.
