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First Profession of Vows for Three Augustinians

Augustinian Symbolism in Pope Leo XIV's Coat of Arms

Interview with Fr. Jim Halstead, O.S.A.

Annual Report — Fiscal Year 2024–2025

Fr. Tony Pizzo, O.S.A., poses with Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago at White Sox Stadium at the Celebration of Pope Leo XIV

Letter from the Prior Provincial

Very Rev. Anthony B. Pizzo, O.S.A.

The past summer months have brought celebratory and extraordinary moments for our Province, our Order, and the

The election of Pope Leo XIV — our brother, Cardinal Robert Prevost, O.S.A. — has ignited restless hearts around the world, and certainly here at home in the United States. His election is a reminder that the Augustinian spirit of community, pastoral closeness, and interior search for God continues to speak powerfully to the Church today.

Across our Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel, we continue to walk with our friends and family members, in parishes, schools, missions, and formation houses where the Gospel is lived and proclaimed. In this edition of The Midwest Augustinian, summer camp, Camp Restless, and a new wave of young people responding to God’s call.

We remain deeply grateful for your support and prayers. You are the reason for and an essential part of our mission, and we carry you with us in our prayers as we continue to serve in the spirit of St. Augustine.

In prayerful fraternity,

Very Rev. Anthony Benedetto Pizzo, O.S.A.

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Around the Province

Cover: Fr. Tony Pizzo, O.S.A., Prior Provincial, processes out of Mass at White Sox Stadium at the Celebration of Pope Leo XIV

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Providence Catholic High School

INCubates Leaders

St. Rita of Cascia High School Wins #1 for Service

Artistic Achievements for Austin Catholic High School

Cascia Hall Preparatory School

Receives Sacred Image

Ministries Thriving at St. Rita of Cascia Parish, Chicago

Fr. Tony Pizzo Speaks About Pope Leo XIV at St. Bernard

Jude Parish, New Lenox

First Professions of Vows for Three Augustinians

Reinterment of Servant of God Fr.

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Convocation of North American Augustinians

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An Interview with Fr. Jim Halstead, O.S.A.

Chicago Celebrates Pope Leo XIV at Sox Park 18

Augustinian Symbolism in Pope Leo XIV's Coat of Arms

Iconography and the Augustinian

Advancement Corner: LEGACY Campaign, 2024-2025 Annual Report, Donor Scroll

MIDWEST AUGUSTINIANS

PRIOR PROVINCIAL

Very Rev. Anthony B. Pizzo, O.S.A.

PROVINCE COUNSELORS

Rev. Raymond J. Flores O.S.A.

Rev. William E. Lego, O.S.A.

Rev. John D. Merkelis, O.S.A.

Rev. Bernard C. Scianna, O.S.A.

Rev. Jack B. Tierney, O.S.A.

PROVINCE SECRETARY

Br. Nicholas J. Mullarkey, O.S.A.

PROVINCE TREASURER

Rev. James R. Halstead, O.S.A.

PROVINCE ARCHIVIST

Br. Thomas Taylor, O.S.A.

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Carta del prior provincial

¡Pregúntale a un agustino!

El simbolismo agustiniano en el escudo de armas del papa León XIV

Chicago celebra al Papa León del Medio Oeste se convierte en del papa León XIV

El nuevo entierro del Siervo de O.S.A.

Informe anual 2024-2025

PROVINCIAL OFFICES

VOCATION MINISTRY OUTREACH

Rev. Thomas McCarthy, O.S.A.

Rev. Jack B. Tierney, O.S.A.

CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER

Mr. Edward Barrett

MANAGER OF DONOR RELATIONS

Ms. JoAnn Foertsch Altenbach

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DIRECTOR OF LAY ENGAGEMENT

Mrs. Maryellen Harrington

MAGAZINE PRODUCTION

Mr. Rory Dayton

Ms. Abigail Leali

Mission Statement of the Midwest Augustinians

We, the Augustinians of the Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel, are members of the worldwide Order of St. Augustine in the Roman Catholic Church. Centered in the Eucharist and prayer, we search for God in community by

Church in schools, parishes and missions as we seek to discern new paths of service to which God calls us.

AROUND THE PROVINCE

As we enter Fall 2025, our parishes, schools, and ministries transition to fall events. Our friars have been busy supporting our various ministries, and our communities have been celebrating their Augustinian heritage and traditions. The following sections include quick recaps of what’s been going on around the Province. To stay up to date with the most

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Providence Catholic High School INCubates Leaders

Providence Catholic High School’s INCubatoredu program concluded another successful year. Student teams worked together to develop their unique visions into innovative products aimed at serving the local community. In keeping with the Augustinian tradition, these young entrepreneurs came together in this initiative to learn about ethical entrepreneurship and teamwork, along with ethical business practices. explored creative solutions related to health and safety, from reinforced tennis to special bandages and baby clothes designed with special attention to safety. Through the lens of faith, each team worked to integrate PCHS’s emphasis on

PCHS describes the INCubatoredu program as “a launchpad for the next

generation of entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers.” Students not only gained real-world business experience

Ask an Augustinian!

Have you ever wondered about the Catholic faith, St. Augustine, or what it means to live an Augustinian life in today's world? Maybe you've thought about how the Midwest Province was created, what our global Order looks like, or how friars are trained and sent on mission. Perhaps you’re interested in our charisms of Truth (Veritas), Unity (Unitas), and Love (Caritas), and how they apply to daily life.

Now, you can ask. We’re excited to introduce Ask an Augustinian, a

but also demonstrated how faithinformed creativity can contribute to the common good.

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Each month, we’ll gather questions from readers, supporters, students, parishioners, and friends of the Augustinians. One of our friars will respond to some of those questions the following month.

· The life and writings of St. Augustine

· The history & mission of the Province

· The global Augustinian Order

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St. Rita of Cascia High School Wins #1 for Service

St. Rita of Cascia High School was recognized as the #1 high school in Illinois for community service. This honor was granted via the 2025 High School Challenge, hosted annually by the school’s volunteer app, Helper Helper. The distinction reflects the school’s commitment to the Augustinian values of truth, unity, and love lived out in service to others.

Director of Campus Ministry, Mr. Kieran Kellam, reported, “This year, we totaled 4,350 hours that were validated by an adult on site with over 67 different organizations. According to Helper Helper, we had an economic impact of $145,709.”

These hours included direct outreach to the poor, mentoring

younger students, environmental of mercy that visibly strengthen the local community.

The award highlights St. Rita’s commitment to forming young men as servant leaders grounded in faith.

The achievement was made possible both through students’ admirable efforts and through the support of parents, faculty, alumni, and community partners whose collaboration made this statewide honor possible.

It also reflects the school’s long tradition of service learning, fostering in students a lifelong habit of generosity, civic engagement, and solidarity with those in need, both

locally and beyond, for countless years to come.

Congratulations, Ritamen!

Celebrating 25 Years of Education at Villanova College

During the last academic year, Villanova College hosted a year-long series of celebrations to mark its 25th anniversary. Students, faculty, and and growth.

Festivities began with an opening school Mass in the fall and culminated in April with a week-long itinerary including a spectacular gala evening and a special anniversary Mass at Sacred Heart Church in King City. Alongside almost 600 other guests

Fr. Tony Pizzo, O.S.A., Prior Provincial of the Midwest Province, along with Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A., and Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A.

Over the past quarter-century, Villanova has nurtured students in the Augustinian tradition, preparing them to be leaders rooted in truth, unity, and love. These founding values remained central to the anniversary

proceedings. As the school looks ahead to the future, they continue

to shape its vision for faith-based education and leadership.

AROUND THE PROVINCE

Artistic Achievements for Austin Catholic High School

This spring, two students from Austin Catholic High School, Michael B. and Allie G., received honorable mentions in the Archdiocese of Detroit’s Father Gabriel Richard Art Contest. Open to Catholic schools across the archdiocese, the contest invites students to depict key moments in Fr. Richard's life — either his likeness or his service as a missionary, educator, and civic leader — through original artwork.

The pieces from honorees Michael and Allie display both their artistic

vividly capturing Fr. Richard’s devotion to the Sacrament of the Eucharist. Their awards are a testament to their skill as well as to Austin Catholic’s commitment to the arts as a way to stir the heart toward love. The school also

Slanczka, head of the school’s Fine Arts Department, for his “unrelenting support of the arts.” Austin Catholic was

proud to honor these students’ talented examples of Catholic visual storytelling.

Cascia Hall Preparatory School Receives Sacred Image

Cascia Hall Preparatory School was honored this spring to receive a sacred image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a generous gift from the community at the San Miguel School of Tulsa. This blessed image, stamped and signed by the Archbishop of Mexico City, is a testament to the schools’ shared Catholic faith and unity in Christ.

The image is now housed in the St. Rita of Cascia Chapel, where it serves as a reminder of Mary’s appearance to St. Juan Diego in 1531. Cascia Hall is grateful for the strengthened bond of spiritual unity that this gift represents between the two schools, noting a renewed commitment to “Mary’s enduring walks with us through her care.”

“We give thanks for this gift,” they continue, “and for the faith we share with San Miguel. May Our Lady of Guadalupe continue to bless our communities.”

AROUND THE PROVINCE

Ministries Thriving at St. Rita of Cascia Parish, Chicago

On June 1 and June 8, St. Rita of Cascia Parish, together with the St. Clare of Montefalco Church, hosted ministry fairs at St. Clare and St. Rita, respectively. These occasions were a highlight of the parish communities’ spring calendars, celebrating the many ways parishioners live out their faith through service to the Church and their local Chicago community. Display tables set up outside the church highlighted various liturgical, devotional, and service-oriented groups, each decorated with symbols of their unique mission.

Rooted in the Augustinian values of truth, unity, and love, the ministry fair presented many opportunities for parishioners to deepen their spiritual lives and serve the Body of Christ more concretely —from Eucharistic ministry

to prayer leadership to social outreach. The fair welcomed new volunteers and fostered fellowship among those already involved.

The church is grateful for the strong turnout and ongoing support from parishioners.

St. Vincent de Paul Bundle Weekend at St. Turibius Parish

St. Turibius Parish hosted its St. Vincent de Paul Bundle Weekend this June, inviting the community to donate gently used clothing and small household items to support neighbors in partnership with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, was an expression of the parish’s enduring commitment to Catholic social teaching and practical acts of charity.

This donation drive emphasizes the importance of treating those in need with respect, accepting only items that the donors themselves would be willing to use in their homes — which embodies Christ’s call to treat all people with equal dignity. These contributions will directly assist families in crisis, providing relief to those facing hardship.

The event was one of several Turibius Parish’s ongoing commitment to Catholic social teaching and compassionate outreach. Parish leaders were grateful for the generosity of all who participated and acknowledged the volunteers who helped organize and facilitate the collection.

AROUND THE PROVINCE

Fr. Tony Pizzo Speaks About Pope Leo XIV at St. Bernard

This May, St. Bernard Parish in Homer Glen welcomed Fr. Tony Pizzo, O.S.A., Prior Provincial of the Midwest Augustinians, for a moving time spent with Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, O.S.A., during Fr. Tony, who has known Pope

insights into the Holy Father’s character, spirituality, and pastoral vision. The event drew a full crowd of people eager

closely connected to the new pope and to the Augustinian tradition in which they share. Set in the parish’s sanctuary, the evening served as both a personal witness and a celebration of Pope Leo’s historic election.

The Catholic Community at St. Jude Parish recently celebrated the 160 parishioners, an extraordinarily large number. The diverse group included children, teens, and adults from every walk of life, each publicly

gifts of the Holy Spirit as part of the sacrament.

of individuals as they seek a fuller communion with their Catholic faith. It is also a testament to the vibrancy of St. Jude’s formation programs. The event is

A full video recording of Fr. Tony's talk is now available on the Midwest Augustinians’ YouTube channel for those interested in learning more.

clergy, catechists, and countless parishioners who are committed to the missionary work of sharing the Gospel.

The church admires the witness of

looks forward to the ways their lives will bear fruit in truth, unity, and love.

On Saturday, August 2nd, profession of vows to the Augustinian Order at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel in Chicago, Illinois.

Br. Justin Ma, O.S.A., Br. Jeremy Welch, O.S.A., and Br. James Schloegel, O.S.A., completed their Novitiate year and exchanged their white habits for the black habit and formally became “Brothers” of the Order.

These vows - of poverty, chastity, and obedience - are temporary vows that must be renewed annually.

Now, these men will live at the St. Augustine Friary in Chicago, and will continue their theological studies at the Catholic Theological Union in preparation for their ministry. and praying for these new Augustinian brothers.

Bringing a Brother Home

On June 19, 2025, the Augustinian family and the Diocese of Chulucanas took an important step forward in the

remains, previously interred at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery in Doral, Florida, were reverently exhumed and returned to Peru, where he had ministered for more than two decades.

Fr. Robert P. Hagan, O.S.A., Prior Provincial of the Province of St. we translate his earthly remains from Miami, Florida, where he died in 1994, back to Chulucanas, Peru, where he served for so long. Our Church and Catholic faith have a rich history of preserving human remains for veneration.”

The sole purpose of the

reinterment, he said, was “to encourage and introduce others into the same missionary spirit and love

"It seemed only right that we translate his earthly remains from Miami, Florida, where he died in 1994, back to Chulucanas, Peru, where he served for so long."

of God and God's people that was so evident throughout Fr. John's life.”

The reinterment was a deeply spiritual moment for the people whose lives he shaped and for the Order that formed him. It was also an important act of veneration to promote his cause for canonization.

ordained in 1930, was sent as a missionary to Peru in 1972, after he was denied reentry into Cuba following some health issues in 1968. While in Peru, he assisted Bishop John McNabb, O.S.A., in parishes and taught in the seminary

St. Augustine and animated by the values of truth, unity, and love, Fr. John lived out his vocation among the poor and marginalized. In 1994, while visiting Miami, he fell ill right

soon passed away at the age of 88. At the exhumation in Florida, those present noted the love and care and the funeral home. The Miami tribunal overseeing this portion of the process expressed pride in Fr. John’s of returning his body to the people of Chulucanas.

That morning, heavy rains cleared moment Fr. Rob noted was “much like how Fr. John walked with the people through their storms and helped bring sunshine back into their lives.”

John back to the region where he had poured out his life in service. Upon arrival three days after his exhumation, he was received in

Chulucanas and escorted via a spontaneous procession through the streets to the Iglacia San José Obrero, a church where he had served for decades. The welcome he received was clear that the reinterment would serve to promote local devotion among the Peruvian people — whose led to the initiation of his diocesan cause for canonization in 1999.

Following a Mass of Thanksgiving, Fr. John was laid to rest in a side chapel of the church, this time encased in a beautiful marble sarcophagus

Augustinian ideals of truth, unity, and love. Before he was barred from Cuba, he had ministered to the people there as they lived under the Communist regime. He served for sharing the gospel. Wherever he went, he was known for his poverty as well as his generosity. “He shared [people’s] hardship and their struggle in solidarity, and lived with the poorest of the poor,” Fr. Rob observed, “reminding them that God loves and cares for all of them.”

As Fr. John's cause for canonization continues to attract devotion and

prayers for intercession, the return of his body to Peru serves as a commitment. He remains united to his community in truth and love, even after death.

The reinterment process would not have been possible without

Augustinians express their gratitude to Archbishop Thomas Wenski of the Archdiocese of Miami; Bishop of the Diocese of Chulucanas; the tribunals from both Miami and Chulucanas; the many cemetery workers; Province SecretaryTreasurer Fr. Aldo Potencio, O.S.A.; Fr. Joseph Sciberras, O.S.A., the Postulator General from the Order of St. Augustine; Fr. John Lydon, in Peru for many years — and all of those who helped in the process of the translation and preparation of Fr. Obrero.

Convocation of North American Augustinians

The Augustinians of North America convened from June 9–12, 2025, at the Inn at Villanova in gathering in six years. Collectively known as the Federation of Augustinians of North America (FANA), the meeting brought together friars from all three North American provinces for a week of fraternity, prayer, and discernment.

The convocation adopted the synodal method of dialogue promoted by Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV, designed to ensure that all participants have an opportunity to be heard. The approach encourages contributions from those who speak less frequently, while allowing others more time to listen. This process shaped discussions throughout the week, drawing out a broad range of perspectives and insights.

formation, community life, lay collaboration, and ministerial on the history of the Order, expressed gratitude for current opportunities, and sought guidance for the future.

Facilitators from the Center for Church Management at the Villanova School of Business guided the process, helping ensure that dialogue was constructive and focused, and

that participants listened attentively to one another and to the movement of the Holy Spirit.

In addition to formal sessions, the convocation included shared liturgies, meals, and informal gatherings. Priors Provincial Fr. Robert Hagan, O.S.A., of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova, Fr. Barnaby Johns, O.S.A., of the Province of St. Augustine in California, and Fr.

Anthony Pizzo, O.S.A., of the Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel in in exploring new opportunities for collaboration.

the central role of community in Augustinian life and strengthened ties among the provinces as they move forward together in mission.

A New Community Begins: "Friends of Augustine"

How to Get Involved

We look forward to welcoming you as a Friend of Augustine! Using your phone, scan the QR code or email maryellen@ midwestaugustinians.org with any questions.

to accompany one another. We seek to build friendships with everyone touched by Augustine's charisms and values, which lead us to warm friendships with Christ.

As a member of our community, you are an integral part of our shared commitment to deepening

We create programming and host events for our Augustinian community to bring people together in Christ. Email Maryellen@MidwestAugustinians.org for updates about upcoming events, highlights from recent programs, and ways to get involved.

Camp Restless: A Week of Adventure, Prayer, and Augustinian Spirit

by Maryellen Harrington, Director of Lay Engagement, Midwest Augustinians

This summer, the inaugural session of Camp Restless unfolded in Lemont, IL, bringing together youth from across the Chicagoland area and Augustinian ministry sites for a life-giving week of faith, friendship, and leadership development. With Augustinian Friars, Sisters, and lay and peer leaders accompanying them throughout the week, campers community, the beauty of nature, and the deep peace that comes from time spent in fellowship and with God.

From the moment we saw the “Welcome to Camp Restless” sign that greeted campers at the top of the hill, it was clear something special was about to unfold.

Living the Augustinian Charisms

Each evening featured witness talks and small group conversations that focused on the Augustinian values of Veritas (Truth), Unitas (Unity), and Caritas

“I saw truth when people were honest about their struggles... unity when campers made room for each other at the lunch table... and love on the basketball court, where everyone cheered each other on.”

- Peer Minister

These values came to life in the ordinary yet sacred moments—after night prayer, during hikes, in chapel, and through laughter and shared meals and in the dorms each evening. As St. Augustine teaches, we are made for community and Camp Restless fostered authentic belonging.

Adventure, Stillness, and Sacred Spaces

activities and adventure too. From zip-lining, high ropes courses and paddle boating at The Forge Adventure Park. Many conquered

carried that courage into their faithsharing and worship.

Among the most meaningful moments of the week was Mass at the Grotto, surrounded by trees and prayerful silence.

One camper excitedly shared how beautiful it was to be in the mentioned to her parent at pickup. But when her mom asked her to take and show her the grotto, the camper was too tired from a week full of fun and woods!

A Ministry of Accompaniment

Throughout the week, Augustinian Friars, Sisters and lay companions. They played games, music, late night community card sacraments, and gave witness to lives centered in Christ. Campers had the opportunity to receive Reconciliation, attend Mass, and participate in

“[My daughter] met amazing people and was honored to be chosen as a Mass leader… It was incredibly special to witness the Augustinian Sisters and Brothers present the blessed Restless Heart to each camper and counselor—a truly moving moment.” - A Camper's Parent

morning and night prayer, deepening their sense of what it means to live a restless heart rooted in God.

One parent wrote of her daughter’s

“She had met amazing people and was honored to be chosen as a Mass leader… It was incredibly special to witness the Augustinian Sisters and Brothers present the blessed Restless Heart to each camper and counselor—a truly moving moment.”

Looking Ahead: Building a Future for Camp Restless

Camp Restless 2025 confirmed for us in no uncertain terms that there is a deep hunger among young people for connection, meaning, and faith-filled community—and that there is a need for us, as an Augustinian community, to be in dialogue and walking with the young people and their families. The success of this inaugural year affirmed that our mission and values speak to the restlessness in the hearts of today’s youth. It also introduced a wider community of families to our spirituality and mission.

To build on this momentum and grow Camp Restless into a sustainable and annual experience, we now need to secure a development grant and identify financial partners who believe in this mission and want to invest in its future. With their support, we can ensure that Camp Restless continues to form leaders, foster vocations, and create a space where young hearts encounter God through truth, unity, and love.

Your support, prayers, and advocacy will be essential as we grow Camp Restless into a cornerstone of the Augustinian youth outreach in the Midwest.

Visit our website: midwestaugustinians.org to support Camp Restless.

"This Augustinian's Spirituality"

An interview with Fr. Jim Halstead, O.S.A.

Fr. Jim Halstead, O.S.A. (JH)

My name is Jim Halstead. I'm an Augustinian priest originally from St. Matthew Parish in Flint, Michigan. I grew up in, and identify as home, a little town outside of Flint — Grand Blanc, Michigan. I have two sisters, Jackie and Jan. My parents, Jim and before my father died in 1997. Our 1950s, Midwest family?? Stable!

In retrospect, I had a delightful growing up. My grandparents had a summer home in northern Michigan where we would go on weekends and on summer vacations. So, I grew up with small town life by the week and

outdoors on weekends. Wonderful

Rory Dayton (RD)

biggest one in the summer, and in the winter, through the ice, a giant trout! Two feet long?? I caught it on a “tipup.” You know, the thing that sits on pops up when you catch something. I remember running up the hill through the ice. It was this giant trout! I thought, "Oh my God, I've never seen

RD did you actually—?

cleaned it and we ate it. I was the man of the house that night, bringing home the food.

I used to be intrigued by life in the far is it that I can see? What's out there? Who is out there?"

They told me back in school and in church, “God's out there. Heaven is up there. Hell is down there.”

And I thought, "Wait... I see the hell?"

words were not “mama” or “dada.”

Depending on version of the story, they were "What is that?" (my mother's version) or “Why?” (my father’s version). I've always been curious and encouraged to follow my curiosity as much as I could.

RD and explored the real world, did you

always asked, “What's real? Why is that real and not un-real?” That's my curiosity. If you go through my library, you'll see phases of my curiosity. And in the courses I taught over the years, professional curiosity.

RD phases?

phase, the human psyche phase, the philosophical phase, and the religious and moral phase. The philosophical phase awakened early, but not until my undergraduate years at Tolentine did I have language to talk about things I'd been thinking about forever — that is, "What's real?” “What's unreal?” “Why is that ‘good’?” “Why evil?” “What is ‘presence’?” “What's real presence?” “Might there be unreal presence?”

Then epistemology. “What's knowledge?” “How is knowledge acquired?” “Is there true knowledge and false knowledge/error?” “How sure should you be about knowledge?”

When I got into theology school at CTU, I questioned the notion of “salvation.” “From what?” “From whom?” “For what?” “How?” “How

”Why Jesus and not someone else?”

And eschatology.

At the same time, the notion of “conscience” bothered and fascinated me. People have “consciences,” a “sense of responsibility” and “freedom.” There is also said to be “God's will” and “God's law” — “sin.” What do all these words mean and how do they relate to each other?

In doctoral school in Belgium, I wrote my STL thesis and doctoral dissertation on conscience in Catholic thought. My pastoral ministry and preaching applied my learning to issues like war, peace, nuclear weapons, marriage and divorce, sex, and communion after divorce and remarriage. Today, immigration and environmental issues make me think.

When I started doing funerals as a young priest, I started wondering about afterlife. “What's resurrection?” “What has the Tradition taught?” “What do we let go of when we die?” And “If there's no hole at the bottom of the lake to get you down to hell or in the sky to go up to heaven, well, what sense do you make of those theological words and symbols? And the paintings, poetry and music of the church?”

So the integration of multiple disciplines – natural science, human science, philosophy and theology –in order to understand life – that has haunted me for the last 70 years.

should say, what are your favorite places?

or now?? As a boy, nature. As a younger man, add music — classical music. Then, add well-done ritual. Occasionally in personal prayer. A very carefully written and insightful book. (Karl Rahner’s “Encounters with Silence” changed my life.) In those things, I found the Divine. Today, at 76,

in my present frustrations. Or, rather, me!

RD JH

now Augustine and Augustinian spirituality is telling me to “Confess.”

Like St. Augustine, “Go public, even if you don’t want to. Do it anyway, tell the truth. Proclaim Good News.” (It's why I gave that interview to the Les

Turner ALS Foundation. It’s why I did the interview at St. Nicholas. Its why I speak with you, Rory. Ask whatever you want and I'll answer the best I can.)

I used to or do the things that I used to like to do. I cannot drive a car, ride a bike or swim. I can no longer preside at sacraments and/or preach. I cannot teach a class. I am losing my ability to speak. More losses are coming.

Rory, today The Divine, the Living in my limits caused by ALS and in the friends. I experience God when alone, in remembering, in praying over and for things over which I have no control and in looking forward to “… what (my) eye has not seen, nor (my) ear has heard.” That's where I experience God today. In the frustrating limits and with me.

RD spirituality?

spirituality? I don’t know. I know the spirituality of one Augustinian. Unitas, veritas, caritas, in communitas

To do what? Well, it's no longer to work as I once did. I’m no longer a school teacher, a weekend supply priest or a low-level bureaucrat. So, to what end? To give thanks to God, to revel in human love and Divine

Resurrected Life.

With a temperament like mine, overly intellectual and often stubborn and hard-hearted, God has graciously said (and this is metaphorical, Rory) "You have a disease that is going to take a couple years to do its nasty yet saving work. The reason for that is that it’s going to take you that long to fully realize and be thankful for your blessings, to receive the fullness of Grace, and for you to surrender yourself to my Divine Love.”

That's this Augustinian’s spirituality at the end of this life.

Chicago Celebrates Pope Leo XIV

A Midwestern Son of St.

Augustine

Becomes Pope: Celebrating Pope Leo XIV's Election

On June 14, 2025, more than 15,000 Chicagoans gathered at Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox baseball team, to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV. The event was coordinated by the Archdiocese of Chicago in collaboration with dozens of community partner organizations, including the Midwest Augustinians.

The event celebrated Pope Leo's Chicago and Peruvian ties with addresses from local religious leaders, musical performances, Mass, and a pre-recorded video message from the Holy Father.

Fr. John Merkelis, O.S.A., in

conversation with Chuck Swirsky, radio play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Bulls, and Sister Dianne Bergant, CSA, who taught Pope Leo at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, shared stories about Pope Leo with the crowd.

Cardinal Blase Cupich celebrated the vigil Mass for the feast of the

including Fr. Anthony Pizzo, O.S.A., Fr. John Merkelis, O.S.A., and Fr. Sam Joutras, O.S.A. Augustinian Brother Nathan Fernandes, O.S.A., served as a special attendant.

Br. David Marshall, O.S.A., wrote

a song about Pope Leo called "One of Us" which was shown on the stadium's screens during the event.

"I wanted to humanize him," Br. David said in an interview with the Dayton Daily News about his song. "Pope Leo is part of our community and now he's head of the church. Pope Leo is one of us being an Augustinian, one of us having been in Chicago, one of us having (served) in Peru, and one of us still even in the Vatican."

The Midwest Augustinians had an information booth in the stadium

stickers, wristbands, and other memorabilia. Those who stopped by were invited to take a photo with banners showing Pope Leo or a lifesize cut-out of the Pope.

Director of Lay Engagement, Maryellen Harrington, spent the afternoon in conversation with people who stopped by the display, sharing about the Augustinians' charism, ministries, and opportunities for people to get involved in the

Advancement Director Ed Barrett, Advancement Operations Manager, JoAnn Foertsch Altenbach, Province Secretary, Br. Nick Mullarkey, O.S.A., as well as Paul Harrington and Br. Fred Kaiser, O.S.A.

In his video message to those gathered, Pope Leo encouraged all the Trinity as a model for building community, friendship, and faith. He spoke directly to young people, acknowledging the challenges they face, especially in the wake of the pandemic, and invited them to recognize God’s presence in their lives and respond by serving others.

He emphasized that service builds connection, meaning, and healing, in times of loneliness or struggle. The Pope encouraged listeners to share that hope through outreach and unity, calling for peace and harmony in society.

Drawing from St. Augustine restlessness of the human heart as a space where God can work and bring transformation. In this Jubilee Year of Hope, he called all to be “lights of hope” in the world, generously sharing God’s love with others.

To view a full photo gallery of the event, please visit www. midwestaugustinians.org/photos

"We have to look for ways of coming together and promoting a message of hope. Saint Augustine says to us that if we want the world to be a better place, we have to begin with ourselves, we have to begin with our own lives, our own hearts."

Pope Leo XIV

A Historic Day at Sox Park: Celebrating the Election of Pope Leo

by Fr. Tony Pizzo, O.S.A., Prior Provincial of the Midwest Augustinians

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Stadium, looking out over a sea of faithful gathered for the Special Mass celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV, my heart Side baseball stadium.

There was an infectious energy in the the election of a new pope, but because this pope, Pope Leo XIV, is one of our own. An Augustinian. A son of Chicago. A man whose pastoral heart and commitment to truth, unity, and charity were shaped in the same streets and sanctuaries where

Seeing thousands of people gathered—families, young people, religious individuals, clergy, and everyday Catholics—singing and praying together outdoors was deeply moving. This wasn’t

celebration of what can happen when faith is alive in the public square.

The Church, especially in times like ours, needs bold witnesses. Pope Leo brings with him a built-in community life and a lifelong dedication to accompanying the people of God. His election affirms that the Holy Spirit is still at work, raising up leaders from humble places for a global Church.

I was especially proud of the lay presence — those who have walked with the Augustinians in ministry, our Affiliates, our schools and parish, Friends of Augustine, and those who have prayed, worked, and served alongside our friars. This moment

ours, a sign that the Augustinian charism is not confined to a cloister or pulpit but is lived in neighborhoods, classrooms, parishes, and stadiums.

There was something poetic about this gathering happening in the heart of the South Side, a place that understands struggle and resilience, faith and grit. Pope Leo’s roots here remind us that holiness and leadership are not the exclusive domain of the elite, but the result of a life lived close to the people, rooted in community, and

passionate for God.

On a more personal note, I’ve had the privilege of knowing Pope Leo for many years. I describe him as an ordinary person who lives his life in an extraordinary way. He’s pragmatic and attentive in his personal approach to those who surround him. His unwavering commitment and dedication to his ministry are indicative of his overall service to the Church.

As Prior Provincial, I left that day

as a fellow pilgrim. The enthusiasm on the faces of young people, the reverence for the liturgy, and the spontaneous cheers at

for the Order of St. Augustine — it is a moment of hope for the entire Church.

And so we keep moving forward, heart and one mind on the path to God. Pope Leo XIV may now sit in Peter’s Chair, but his heart will always remain with us — restless, loving, and faithful.

Pope Leo XIV sends special message to LifeTeen campers

This summer, teens from across the country gathered at Camp Covecrest in Tiger, Georgia, for a week of prayer, formation, and fellowship through the Life Teen program. Among those present were two members of the Midwest Augustinian family, Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A., Vocation Director and Fr. Jack Tierney, O.S.A., Assistant Vocation

Augustinian Sisters, Sr. Ariana Molina, O.S.A. and Sr. Amaya Hernandez, O.S.A. Throughout the week, all four of them assisted the Camp Covecrest team

encouraging them to discover God's presence in their daily lives.

One of the spiritual highlights of the week came when Fr. Tom shared a written personal greeting from Pope

Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, O.S.A.

Pope Leo’s message was addressed directly to the campers and delivered with warmth and hope. He wrote, “Assure [the campers] of my prayers and

encourage them to always look for the events that they experience in life.”

He reminded them that their “lives are very meaningful” and that “they are all a source of hope for their families, for the Church, and for the world.”

As the note concluded, Pope Leo expressed that he would be praying alongside the campers, and he sent his apostolic blessing to Camp Covecrest, along with an invocation of Christ’s peace.

For many of the Life Teen campers powerful sign of connection to the Church and to the larger Augustinian encouragement — and remains a lasting reminder for everyone to live the virtues of truth, unity, and love in their walk with Christ.

Augustinian Symbolism in Pope Leo XIV's Coat of Arms

Pope Leo XIV officially presented his papal coat of arms this May, offering a theological and pastoral vision grounded deeply in his Catholic faith — and his years of formation and service as an Augustinian.

Alongside the traditional keys of Peter and episcopal miter, Pope Leo’s coat of arms features the burning, pierced heart that comprises the Augustinian emblem. Its inclusion affirms yet again that Augustinian teachings and spirituality will serve as an important guide during his pontificate.

The burning heart expresses Augustine’s encounter with and longing for God. As he so beautifully put it in his Confessions almost two Sagittaveras tu cor meum charitate tua (“You pierced my heart with your love”). By integrating the Augustinian heart into his seal, Pope Leo proclaims that the Church is called not only to doctrinal clarity (as indicated by the book upon which the heart rests) but also to unity in Christ and witness of his passionate, merciful love.

The coat of arms also features a silver fleur-de-lis on a blue background, which evokes “the heights of the heavens and is distinguished by its Marian significance, with the lily appearing as the classic symbol of the Blessed Virgin Mary,” according to Fr. Antonio Pompili, Vice President of the Italian Heraldic-Genealogical Institute. His chosen motto, in illo uno unum (“In the One, we are one”), which is inscribed at the bottom of the seal, echoes the Augustinian pillar of unity.

These additions place the pope’s Augustinian emphasis within the broader context of his devotion to Our Lady and his hope that the Church may stand

as a beacon of unity and peace in a troubled world.

By embracing the papal heraldic tradition with Augustinian clarity and warmth, Pope Leo XIV invites the Church to walk together in the light of truth towards the love of Christ.

His coat of arms is a symbolic call to live out a spirituality of communion, where restless hearts find their fulfillment in Christ and in service to one another.

Slow Down, See the Lord: Iconography and the Augustinian Way

by Maryellen Harrington, Director of Lay Engagement

Lay Engagement for the Midwest Augustinians hosted an Iconography Retreat, encouraging participants to slow down, embrace imperfection, and experience the living God through sacred art. Led by Brother Blair, the retreat created a sacred space for prayer,

Brother Blair reminded us that while a deacon teaches through the Word, an iconographer teaches and leads others to God through their art. The icon is not simply a picture; it is a doorway to the divine.

taught preschool, I can see the power of the picture, as the children are able to relate and understand, as well as interact with picture books. I, myself being a ‘Martha’ type, appreciate how this class has helped me to slow down, appreciate, and to see the Lord closer. To welcome and accept imperfection in myself.”

Over three days, participants explored themes that fostered both artistic expression and spiritual cultivating inner stillness and accepting imperfection. On the second day, the personal development, teaching them to trust the slow and sacred process of focus to Christ’s gaze, encouraging about Himself—and about us— through this sacred art.

I contemplate (NOT worship) the face of The Teacher, He draws me in. His eyes speak to me, ‘slow down, I love you, I will never abandon you.’ The painting/ image is a doorway to the original, in which the observer comes in touch with the very one the painting represents — Our Loving Lord and God.”

This insight captures the essence

creating art, but about allowing God to reveal Himself through sacred images. The slow, prayerful process of painting becomes a form of meditation, where each brushstroke is a conversation with the Divine. For many participants, the retreat became a meaningful encounter with God’s presence, inviting them to see His beauty not only in the icon but also within their own lives. The faces of Christ, the Teacher, and the Good Shepherd reminded them that they are seen, known, and deeply loved.

I entered this experience with the mindset that it was really for others, as I’m not artistic by any stretch. Still, I was genuinely surprised by what unfolded when I focused on God— the Teacher, the Creator, the One who holds me in every moment. As I let go

to Him, something beautiful began to take shape. It wasn’t about technique or talent; it was about trust. In that sacred space, guided by prayer and stillness,

a God who works through us when we give Him our gaze and our hands.

The experience left a lasting impression, stirring a deeper appreciation for how sacred art can shape our hearts and strengthen our faith. As we continue to grow in our Augustinian way of life, we’re excited another iconography retreat next summer.

for this time of prayer, creativity, and encounter with the living God through the sacred tradition of icon writing.

Legacy

2024 Legacy Campaign Recap

Thank You For Your Prayerful Support!

Our recent “Legacy” Capital Campaign was a resounding success thanks to the generosity and support of members of our Augustinian community, raising over $3.1 million to support vocations, formation, and evangelization.

We are grateful for all of you who contributed your time, talents, treasure, and prayerful support to the campaign, including our Campaign Director Michael Gerrity, our Honorary Chairs, Cardinal Robert Prevost, O.S.A., (now Pope Leo XIV) and Bishop Daniel Turley, O.S.A., our Chairs Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A., and Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A., and our Prior Provincial Very Rev. Anthony B. Pizzo, O.S.A. We are also immensely grateful for the work of our Province Advancement Council to support and promote this campaign.

have already been put to good use to enhance the vital work of the Province,

evangelize and spread the teachings of St. Augustine and provide for the formation of future Augustinianswork that is now more vital than ever spotlight with our honorary campaign Co-Chair named as Pope!

Maryellen Harrington was hired as the Director of Augustinian Lay Engagement, a newly-created

position to develop new Augustinian evangelization ministries and programming, coordinate outreach sites, and provide engagement opportunities for members of our diverse community.

Maryellen has already collaborated with Augustinian parishes and schools across the Province to identify opportunities for outreach and to connect with the community. She has organized multiple retreats, pilgrimage days, a youth camp, and speaker events, gathering dozens together to share in faith. She has supported existing school and parish ministries and events, including the Student Augustinian Values Institute.

Your contributions to the Legacy campaign directly support this work.

Additionally, funds raised by the campaign have supported our vocation and formation ministry. Our Vocation Director, Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A., and Assistant Vocation Director, Fr. Jack Tierney, O.S.A., continue to promote vocations in person and online, traveling across the country to speak in schools, at parishes, and to potential candidates.

We have been blessed to receive

vocation and formation programs since Pope Leo's election. Fortunately,

we have in place the people, systems, and processes necessary to handle this new volume.

We continue to utilize digital advertising campaigns to encourage young men to explore their calling with us. In addition, we support the education and formation requirements of our men at Catholic Theological Union and at our various houses of formation (more than $50,000 per man per year).

One of our pre-novices, Kurt your philanthropy, I’m able to invest this time [in formation] with God and His people. As Our Lord shared in the Gospel of Matthew, ‘the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.’ I’m profoundly grateful to be with the Augustinians, in formation, so that I can be equipped to go out into the harvest and serve Christ, Our Lord, and His people.”

We are immensely grateful for your support – know that you and all the benefactors of the Order are in the daily prayers of our Augustinians.

For more information about this campaign please visit www. augustinianlegacy.org/

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We are grateful to those who supported our 2024 Legacy Capital Campaign. Your involvement has enabled us to prepare and respond to our community's needs, as we continue our work.

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Legacy

2024-2025 Annual Report

We present to you the Annual Report of the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year for the Midwest Augustinian Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel.

the mission of the Midwest Augustinians, that provide crucial funding for the Midwest Province.

and our Peruvian missions, in addition to spreading the good word through our vocation outreach across North America.

addition, we had over 370 donors support our 2024 Legacy Capital Campaign, most of whom already support our ongoing

Our Restless Hearts Society, those donors making planned or estate gifts to the Province, has grown to 130 members. These vital gifts ensure that our mission and vision continue into the future.

For more information on any of the above, please contact our Province Advancement Director, Ed Barrett at (773) 614-5898 or via email at ed@midwestaugustinians.org

"You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in

- St. Augustine

2024-2025 Province Donor Scroll

The Midwest Augustinians extend their prayers and gratitude to the following individuals who have made a donation or pledge of any amount to our Province between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. Without these individuals, we would not be able to carry out our ministries.

Please notify us if an error has been made at 773-614-5881 or joann@midwestaugustinians.org.

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In Memoriam

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

Our prayers are with the family, friends, and community of our dearly deceased.

Fr. Edward Joseph Enright, O.S.A., born on May 16, 1947, passed away on May 10, 2025, at the age of 77. A native of Medford, Massachusetts, Fr. Ed entered the Augustinian Order in 1965, professed solemn vows in 1972, and was ordained to the priesthood in 1973. He earned advanced degrees in philosophy and sacred theology, including a doctorate from The Catholic University of America. Fr. Ed dedicated his life to Augustinian education, teaching at Saint Nicholas of Tolentine High School, Msgr. Bonner High School, Villanova University, and Merrimack College. Known for his gracious spirit, intellectual depth, and love of reading, he inspired countless students and confreres. Even in illness, he remained a gentle, uplifting presence.

Rev. Richard A. Young, O.S.A., born on January 25, 1964, passed away on June 27, 2025, at the age of 61. A native of Oak Lawn, Illinois, Fr.

September 21, 1931, passed away on May 24, 2025, at the age of 93. A devoted wife to the late Richard R. grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was rooted in faith and family. She nurtured her children and grandchildren with steadfast love, creating a legacy of kindness and care. Her gentle spirit and generosity touched all who knew her, and she will be remembered for her unwavering devotion to those she loved.

before entering the Augustinian Order in 2009, professing solemn vows in 2014. He ministered in parish, school, and formation settings, including St. Rita of Cascia High School and Providence Catholic High School, and held leadership roles as Province Liturgical Director and Director of Mission and Ministry. Gifted as an educator, musician, and preacher, Fr. Rich was known for his humor, pastoral care, and dedication a deep commitment to both learning and service.

Geri Anne Doherty, passed away on June 25, 2025, at the age of 61. A beloved wife of 39 years to Gerard, Geri was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose life centered on faith, family, and service. For more than 20 years, she served as secretary at St. Barnabas and genuine care to all who entered.

in the rain, sunsets with her husband, and capturing life’s beauty through photography. Her warmth, humor, and love will be remembered by all whose lives she touched.

Paul Daniel Tyma, Ph.D., nephew of Rev. John Tyma, O.S.A., passed away on June 26, 2025, at the age of 71. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Paul was a lifelong scholar who earned his doctorate in chemistry before beginning a distinguished career at Bell Labs and later Lucent

Known for his humor, love of puns, and passion for brewing beer in his basement brewing setup, Paul wit, and devotion to those he loved.

Timothy Joseph Sullivan, born on October 31, 1942, passed away on June 13, 2025, at the age of 82. A Detroit native and lifelong man of faith, Tim was a devoted husband to the late Anna Marie and a loving father and grandfather. A graduate of University of Detroit Jesuit High School, University of Detroit, and U of D Law School, he built a distinguished legal career and served his community with generosity. For over 30 years, he was an active member of St. Clare of Montefalco Parish and a friend of the Augustinians. Known for his humor, warmth, and loyalty, Tim’s life was a testament to family, faith, and service.

Irene Ann (nee Szczurek) Nowak born August 7, 1936 went peacefully to her heavenly home on August 18, 2025 at the seasoned age of 89 years. She was the Beloved wife of the late Eugene “Harpo” Nowak, Loving mother to Donna (Jim) Brodecki, Jane (Mike) Litoborski, Greg, Andy (Dorota) and Laura (Mike) Weidner, Fun-loving Grammie to Stefanie (Trevor), Robert (Aiko), Matthew (Ashley), Lexi, Joanna, Gabe, Ben, Grace, Melissa, Sam and Kristin, Loving Great-Grandmother to Ella, Owen, James, Eugene, Madison and Logan, Devoted sister to the late Genevieve “Jenny” Hamilton, Loving Aunt to Michael, Donna, Julie and the late Cheryl Hamilton, Caring Aunt to many from the Hamilton and Nowak families, and Loving cousin to many and her family in Poland and Slovakia.

Fr. Stephen Joseph Baker, O.S.A., born on June 9, 1963, passed away on August 1, 2025, at the age of 62.

Steve entered the Augustinian Order in 1984, professed solemn vows in 1988, and was ordained in 1990. He served in parish ministry in New York and Massachusetts, and in Augustinian schools including Msgr. Bonner High School, Malvern Preparatory School, and Villanova University, where he taught until 2025. Known for his warmth, pastoral care, and dedication to both friars and students, Fr. Steve embodied the Augustinian spirit of community and service. His life’s work and the people entrusted to his care.

John A. Neumann, former Augustinian, passed away on August 8, 2025, at the age of 82. John attended St. Augustine Seminary in Holland, Michigan, from 1958 to

left the Order in 1963. He went on to a 34-year career with Brenntag and devoted decades to music and the arts, including 58 years with the Beverly Theatre Guild, over 40 years in the Christ the King Parish choir, and service as a supernumerary for the Lyric Opera. John will be remembered for his faith, generosity, and love for family, friends, and community. May he rest in the peace of Christ.

Kevin Francis Dwyer, O.S.A., was born on April 18, 1936, in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Francis L. and Helen R. (Donovan) Dwyer. He had two sisters. He was baptized on May 3, 1936. He was received into the Order of St. Augustine as a novice on September 9, 1954, and after a year at Good Counsel Novitiate, New Hamburg, New York, he professed first vows on September 10, 1955. He then attended Villanova University from 1955 to 1958 and received his BA in Philosophy. He then went to Augustinian College, Washington, DC from 1958 to 1962 for his theological studies and received an MA in Religious Education. He received an MA in Modern European History from Villanova University from 1958 to 1961. He professed solemn vows on September 10, 1958. He was ordained to the priesthood on February 3, 1962.

Thomas J. Maroney JD age 68, Retired Cook County Public Defender with over 30 years of service. Cherished husband of Jean (nee Bansley) Ret. CPD. Loving father of Amy (Brennan) Olofsson, Michael (fiancé Melissa Murfee),Diane,Christine,andthelateKimberly Maroney. Adored Papa of Kendall, Kaylee, Madison, Rylee, Wyatt, Evee, and GraysenThomas. Dear brother of Lee Maroney. Son of the late Edward Tracy Maroney and Margaret Rose (nee Fox) Maroney. Stepson of the late Barbara (nee Cunningham). Brother-in-law, uncle, and cousin of many here and overseas. Tom received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Villanova University in 1978 and a law degree from DePaul University.

El padre Tony Pizzo, O.S.A., posa en las gradas del estadio de los White Sox durante la celebración del papa León XIV

Una carta del prior provincial

El muy reverendo Anthony B. Pizzo, O.S.A.

misión y comunidad que llevamos con nosotros en los últimos meses del año.

La elección del papa León XIV, nuestro hermano, el cardenal Robert Prevost, O.S.A.- ha incendiado los corazones iglesia actual.

familiares, en parroquias, escuelas, misiones, y casas de formación donde se vive y se proclama el Evangelio. En esta edición de The Midwest Augustinian, leerán sobre la celebración del papa León en el estadio de los White Sox de al llamado de Dios.

Seguimos profundamente agradecidos por su apoyo y sus oraciones. Ustedes son la razón y una parte esencial de

En fraternal oración,

El muy Rev. Anthony Benedetto Pizzo, O.S.A. Prior Provincial

¡Pregúntale a un agustino!

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mundo actual? Quizás hayas pensado en cómo se creó la Provincia del Medio Oeste, cómo es nuestra Orden global o las misiones. Quizás te interesen nuestros carismas de Verdad (Veritas), Unidad (Unitas) y Amor (Caritas), y cómo se aplican a la vida cotidiana.

Ahora nos puedes preguntar. Nos complace presentar «Pregúntale a un agustino» una sección en The Midwest

Augustinian y en nuestros canales de redes sociales. Cada mes, recopilaremos preguntas de lectores, simpatizantes, estudiantes, feligreses y amigos de los agustinos. Uno de nuestros frailes responderá a algunas de esas preguntas el mes siguiente.

· La historia y la misión de la Provincia.

· La Orden Agustina a nivel mundial.

· La vocación y la formación.

· La enseñanza católica y las prácticas espirituales.

· La oración, las Escrituras o el discernimiento diario.

· ¡O cualquier otra cosa!

tu corazón, vale la pena preguntar.

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El simbolismo agustiniano en el escudo de armas del papa León XIV

El papa León XIV presentó

papal este mes de mayo ofreciendo una visión teológica y pastoral arraigada profundamente en su fe católica y sus años de formación y servicio como agustino.

Junto a las tradicionales llaves de Pedro y la mitra episcopal, el escudo del papa León XIV presenta el corazón ardiente y traspasado que constituye el emblema agustino. Su las enseñanzas y la espiritualidad ardiente expresa el encuentro y el mismo expresó tan bellamente en sus

Sagittaveras tu cor meum charitate tua («Tú traspasaste mi corazón con tu amor»). Al integrar el corazón agustiniano en su sello, el papa León proclama que la Iglesia está llamada no solo a la claridad doctrinal ( como indica el libro sobre el que descansa el corazón), sino también a la unidad en Cristo y al testimonio de su amor apasionado y misericordioso. El escudo también presenta

fondo azul, que evoca «las alturas de los cielos y se distingue por Pompili, vicepresidente del Instituto

Heraldigo-Genealogico italiano. El lema que ha elegido, in illo uno unum ( «En el Uno, somos uno»), inscrito en la parte inferior del sello, se hace eco del pilar agustiniano de la unidad.

Al abrazar la tradición heráldica papal con claridad y calidez agustinianas, el papa León XIV invita de la verdad hacia el amor de Cristo. Su escudo de armas es una llamada simbólica a vivir una espiritualidad de comunión, donde los corazones inquietos encuentran su plenitud en Cristo y en el servicio mutuo.

Chicago celebra al Papa León XIV

Un hijo de San Agustín del Medio Oeste se convierte en papa: Celebrando la elección del papa León XIV

habitantes de Chicago se reunieron en el Rate Field, sede del equipo de béisbol Chicago White Sox, para celebrar la elección del papa León XIV. El evento fue coordinado por la Arquidiócesis de Chicago en colaboración con decenas de organizaciones comunitarias, incluyendo a los Agustinos del Medio Oeste.

papa León con Chicago y Perú con presentaciones musicales, misa y un Santo Padre.

El padre John Merkelis, O.S.A., en conversación con Chuck Swirsky, locutor de radio de los Chicago Bulls, y la hermana Dianne Bergant, C.S.A., quien enseñó sobre el papa León en la Unión Teológica Católica de Chicago, compartieron historias sobre el papa León con la multitud.

El cardenal Blase Cupich celebró

más de 50 sacerdotes, entre ellos el padre Anthony Pizzo, O.S.A., el padre John Merkelis, O.S.A., y el padre Sam Joutras, O.S.A. El hermano agustino Nathan Fernandes, O.S.A., sirvió como asistente especial.

El Hno. David Marshall compuso una canción sobre el papa León titulada "Uno de Nosotros", que se proyectó en las pantallas del estadio durante el evento.

Hno. David en una entrevista con el Dayton Daily News sobre su canción. «El papa León es parte de nuestra comunidad y ahora es la cabeza de la iglesia. El papa León es uno de nosotros por ser agustino, uno de nosotros por haber estado en Chicago, uno de nosotros por haber servido en Perú, y

uno de nosotros aún en el Vaticano». Los Agustinos del Medio Oeste

personal y frailes repartieron cientos

otros recuerdos. Quienes se acercaron fueron invitados a tomarse una foto con pancartas que mostraban al papa

tamaño real.

La directora de Participación Laica, Maryellen Harrington, pasó la tarde conversando con las personas que visitaron la exposición, compartiendo información sobre el carisma de los agustinos, sus ministerios y las oportunidades para que las personas se involucren en la comunidad. Estuvo acompañada por el director de Desarrollo, Ed Barrett; la Gerente de Operaciones de Desarrollo, JoAnn Foertsch Altenbach; el secretario provincial, el Hno. Nick Mullarkey, y el Hno. Fred Kaiser, O.S.A.

reunidos, el papa León animó a todos

amor de la Trinidad como modelo para construir comunidad, amistad y fe. Se dirigió directamente a los que enfrentan, especialmente tras la pandemia, y los invitó a reconocer la presencia de Dios en sus vidas y a responder sirviendo a los demás.

Enfatizó que el servicio construye

que el amor de Dios ofrece esperanza incluso en tiempos de soledad o a compartir esa esperanza a través del apoyo y la unidad, haciendo un llamado inquietud del corazón humano como un espacio donde Dios puede obrar y traer transformación. En este Año Jubilar de la Esperanza, llamó a todos a ser "luces de esperanza" en el mundo, compartiendo generosamente el amor de Dios con los demás.

completa del evento, visite www. midwestaugustinians.org/photos

Bringing a Brother Home

agustiniana y la Diócesis de Chulucanas dieron un importante paso a delante en

restos, anteriormente enterrados en el cementerio Our Lady of Mercy en Doral, Florida, fueron exhumados con reverencia y devueltos a Perú, donde

más de dos décadas.

El padre Robert P. Hagan, O.S.A., prior provincial de la Provincia de

adecuado, trasladar sus restos mortales desde Miami, Florida, donde falleció en 1994, a Chulucanas, Perú, donde prestó sus servicios durante tanto tiempo. Nuestra iglesia y la fe católica tienen una rica tradición de conservar los restos mortales para su veneración».

El propósito principal del nuevo

misionero y amor a Dios y al pueblo de dios que fue tan evidente a lo largo de la vida del padre John».

La reinhumación fue un momento profundamente espiritual para las personas cuyas vidas él moldeó y para la Orden que lo formó. También fue un importante acto de veneración para promover su causa de canonización.

ordenado en 1930, fue enviado como misionero a Perú en 1972, después de que se le negara la reentrada a Cuba tras algunos problemas de salud en 1968. Durante su estancia en Perú, asistió al obispo John McNabb, O.S.A., en las parroquias y enseñó en el seminario

de verdad, unidad y amor, el P. John vivió su vocación entre los pobres y marginados. En 1994, mientras visitaba

después a la edad de 88 años.

En la exhumación en Florida, aquellos presentes notaron el amor y cuidado que mostraron tanto el personal del cementerio como la funeraria. El tribunal de Miami que supervisó esta parte del proceso expresó su orgullo por el legado del padre John, reconociendo la importancia de devolver su cuerpo al pueblo de Chulucanas.

Esa mañana, las fuertes lluvias

un momento que el P. Rob describió como «muy parecido a cómo el padre John acompañó al pueblo en sus tormentas y ayudó a devolver la luz del sol a sus vidas».

su vida al servicio. A su llegada, tres recibido en Chulucanas y escoltado en una procesión espontánea por las calles hasta la iglesia de San José Obrero, una por décadas.

a iniciar su causa diocesana de canonización en 1999.

Tras una misa de Acción de Gracias, el padre John fue enterrado en una capilla lateral de la iglesia, esta vez en un hermoso sarcófago de mármol

La vida del padre John fue verdad, unidad, y amor. Antes de ser dos veces por difundir el Evangelio. Dondequiera que iba, era conocido por pobres de todos», observó el padre Rob, «recordándoles que Dios los ama y se preocupa por todos ellos».

cantaron alegremente en las calles, y para promover la devoción local entre el pueblo peruano, cuyas numerosas

«Nos pareció lo más adecuado, trasladar sus restos mortales desde Miami, Florida, donde falleció en 1994, a Chulucanas, Perú, donde prestó sus servicios durante tanto tiempo».

Mientras la causa de canonización del P. John sigue atrayendo devoción y oraciones para su intercesión, el regreso el compromiso del P. John. Él permanece unido a su comunidad en verdad y amor incluso después de la muerte. sido posible sin la ayuda de varias su gratitud al arzobispo Thomas Wenski de la Arquidiócesis de Miami; al de la Dióesis de Chulucanas; a los tribunales de Miami y Chulucanas; a los al secretario-tesorero de la provincia, al P. Aldo Potencio, O.S.A.; al P. Joseph Sciberras, O.S.A., postulador general de

en Perú por muchos años, y a todos quien ayudaron al proceso de traslado y preparación del los restos terrenales del

Oeste de Nuestra Madre del Buen Consejo.

en cinco escuelas, seis parroquias y nuestras misiones en Perú, además de difundir la buena nueva a través de nuestra labor de promoción vocacional en toda América del Norte.

En el último año, más de 1,100 donantes realizaron más de 2,300 donaciones para apoyar las principales iniciativas de la provincia

ya apoyan nuestros esfuerzos continuos de recaudación de fondos.

crecido hasta alcanzar lo 130 miembros. Estas donaciones vitales garantizan que nuestra misión y visión continúen en el futuro. Para obtener más información sobre cualquiera de los temas anteriores, por favor póngase en contacto con nuestro director de promoción de la Provincia, Ed Barrett, en el (773) 614-5898 o por correo electrónico en ed@midwestaugustinians.org.

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Fall 2025 Midwest Augustinian Magazine

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Letter from the Prior Provincial

Very Rev. Anthony B. Pizzo, O.S.A.

The

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Convocation of North American Augustinians

A New Community Begins: "Friends of Augustine"

Sponsored by the Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel, Midwest Augustinians

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Camp Restless: A Week of Adventure, Prayer, and Augustinian Spirit

Living the Augustinian Charisms

Adventure, Stillness, and Sacred Spaces

A Ministry of Accompaniment

Looking Ahead: Building a Future for Camp Restless

"This Augustinian's Spirituality"

An interview with Fr. Jim Halstead, O.S.A.

Resurrected Life.

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A Midwestern Son of St.

Becomes Pope: Celebrating Pope Leo XIV's Election

A Historic Day at Sox Park: Celebrating the Election of Pope Leo

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Pope Leo XIV sends special message to LifeTeen campers

Augustinian Symbolism in Pope Leo XIV's Coat of Arms

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Legacy

2024 Legacy Campaign Recap

Thank You For Your Prayerful Support!

Legacy Campaign Donors

Legacy

2024-2025 Annual Report

2024-2025 Province Donor Scroll

In Memoriam

Una carta del prior provincial

El muy reverendo Anthony B. Pizzo, O.S.A.

¡Pregúntale a un agustino!

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Chicago celebra al Papa León XIV

Bringing a Brother Home