Augustinians from the Province of Chicago (midwest) in the United States began missionary work in Peru in 1964. In 1968 friars for the Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova (east coast) opened a parish in Chulucanas, San José Obrero. In 1986 the region became a vicariate under the auspices of the Province of Chicago. Today the Augustinians serve in: Chulucanas, Morropón, Chalaco, and Pacaipampa. The novitiate house is located in Lima; the house of the professed is in Trujillo.

Bishop Daniel Turley is the bishop of Chulucanas. Presently eight (8) friars from the United States serve in the vicariate along with five (5) Peruvian Augustinians. Also preparing for religious life and priesthood are 70 Peruvian youths.

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