Who We Are

One mind and one heart on the way to God

We are Augustinians

We are religious priests and brothers of the Order of Saint Augustine, a worldwide family in the Catholic Church inspired by the life and spirituality of Saint Augustine of Hippo. Since 1244, we have followed Christ in the Augustinian way professing the vows of obedience, chastity, and poverty. United in community and rooted in a shared search for God, we serve the Church and 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.

“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.”
— Saint Augustine

Life of 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:

Common life rooted in friendship and mutual charity
Prayer and contemplation nourished by Scripture and the liturgy
Shared discernment in listening to God and one another
Mission expressed through service to the People of God

The Rule

Our Charism

The Augustinian charism brings together three inseparable dimensions:

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

Charism

Our Ministries

As Augustinians, we are sent to serve the Church and the world according to the needs of the time. Our ministries include:

Parish and pastoral work
Education and academic institutions
Missionary and intercultural communities
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.

What we do

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.

Where we are

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.

Lay Movement

Join Us on the Journey

To be Augustinian is to walk together, searching, questioning, serving, and hoping. Whether as religious, collaborators, or friends, we invite all who share this spirit to journey with us toward God, with one mind and one heart.