The Growth of the Friars in Peru

A goal of any missionary group is to put itself out of business. This is done by dedicated work for many years in establishing in the mission territory native leaders in the local Church and the Order. In the 25th year of the Vicariate, the American friars can look with great satisfaction to witness this goal: native Peruvian friars in leadership roles as the Vicar, as pastors in our parishes and as priors in our Augustinian Communities. Of the 24 friars of the Vicariate in solemn vows, 18 are native Peruvians. Of the Peruvian friars, 18 are ordained priests; seven have professed their simple vows; three are novices, soon to profess their first simple vows and eleven are in preparation for the novitiate. This is a tremendous joy and a great credit to the friars who have worked so hard over the years.