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Welcome to our NewsHub, a place to follow the latest news and information about the Augustinians of The Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova. Here, we’ll share news covered by the media as well as stories written by the Augustinians themselves. Be sure to check out our magazine and sign up for our e-newsletter.

Step of Faith: The Bill Atkinson Story

In 1965, an accident meant Bill Atkinson would need to use a wheel chair but tragedy gave way to an incredible journey. He touched countless lives and became the first quadriplegic priest in the 2000 year history of the Catholic Church. Help us tell the world about this Augustinian Friar’s life in The Father Bill Atkinson, O.S.A. Story.

To learn more, visit augustinian.org/the-cause/

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Latest News

Aug 10, 2023

Prayer Service Celebrates Golden Anniversary of Fr. Bill Atkinson, O.S.A.’s Dispensation

Aug 10, 2023

Aug 10, 2023

Jul 17, 2023

Fr. Jeremy Hiers, O.S.A Named Director of the Office of Peace and Justice

Jul 17, 2023

Jul 17, 2023

Jul 12, 2023

Augustinian Friar Archbishop Robert Prevost, O.S.A. Named a Cardinal

Jul 12, 2023

Jul 12, 2023

Mar 27, 2023

Announcing the Fr. John E. Deegan, O.S.A. Fund for Justice and Peace

Mar 27, 2023

Mar 27, 2023

Mar 10, 2023

Save the Date for Tolle Lege Day: Monday, April 24, 2023!

Mar 10, 2023

Mar 10, 2023

Dec 2, 2022

Transformative Gift from Barb and Brian Riley Creates the Barb and Brian Riley Fund for Mission and Ministry

Dec 2, 2022

Dec 2, 2022

Jul 19, 2022

Fr. Robert Hagan, O.S.A, is Officially the New Prior Provincial

Jul 19, 2022

Fr. Robert P. Hagan, O.S.A., who was installed on June 13, 2022, as the new Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova!

Jul 19, 2022

Jul 14, 2022

Mystery Worshippers Visit St. Augustine Church

Jul 14, 2022

Mystery Worshippers came to visit St. Augustine Church, and they rated everything from the stained glass to the homily. See what they had to say!

Jul 14, 2022

Jun 6, 2022

Dedication & Blessing of Memorial Bench in Honor of Fr. Brian Lowery, O.S.A.

Jun 6, 2022

A memorial Bench was created to honor the memory of Fr. Brian Lowery, O.S.A. The dedication and blessing of this event took place in San Gimignano, Italy.

Jun 6, 2022

May 10, 2022

Sister of the Liberty Bell Returns to St. Augustine Parish

May 10, 2022

An iconic bell symbolizing religious liberty has returned to its home parish, summoning all to safeguard the “sacred right” to worship.

May 10, 2022

May 10, 2022

Merrimack College Awards Prior General an Honorary Doctorate

May 10, 2022

The Rev. Alejandro Moral Antón O.S.A., participated in a conversation with students, faculty, and guests at Merrimack College. During the event, he was presented with a Doctor of Augustinian Education, honoris causa.

May 10, 2022

Apr 19, 2022

Easter Sunday Celebration with Archbishop Perez

Apr 19, 2022

View the slideshow of our Easter Sunday Celebration with Archbishop Nelson Perez at St. Thomas of Villanova Parish.

Apr 19, 2022

Latest News Archive

Augustinians in the News

Feb 24, 2022

Fr. John Lydon, O.S.A. Honored at Award Ceremony

Feb 24, 2022

On Friday, February 11, 2022, the Archdiocese and the Catholic University of Trujillo organized a ceremony of thanks for Fr. John Lydon, O.S.A. recognizing his work of 6 years as president of the university.

Feb 24, 2022

Nov 16, 2021

Documents in Father Atkinson’s cause presented in ceremony

Nov 16, 2021

View Slideshow of Fr. Bill Atkinson’s Closing Ceremony.

Nov 16, 2021

Nov 8, 2021

Father Bill Atkinson canonization cause completes first phase, moves onto Rome.

Nov 8, 2021

‘ExtraOrdinary’: WHYY to air film about former Monsignor Bonner teacher who could someday be named a saint

Nov 8, 2021

Dec 4, 2020

In The News

Dec 4, 2020

In The News

Dec 4, 2020

Dec 3, 2020

Augustinian Shrine in recent Philadelphia Citizen Article

Dec 3, 2020

Written by Thomas Koenig, the Philadelphia Citizen ran an article on November 24, 2020 entitled “Let Philly Be Our Guide Out of Our Divisions.”

Dec 3, 2020

Nov 3, 2020

‘ExtraOrdinary’: WHYY to air film about former Monsignor Bonner teacher who could someday be named a saint

Nov 3, 2020

‘ExtraOrdinary’: WHYY to air film about former Monsignor Bonner teacher who could someday be named a saint

Nov 3, 2020

Oct 13, 2020

Community Briefs: Documentary about Rev. Bill Atkinson to air on PBS

Oct 13, 2020

Community Briefs: Documentary about Rev. Bill Atkinson to air on PBS

Oct 13, 2020

Oct 13, 2020

Documentary about Rev. Bill Atkinson to air on PBS

Oct 13, 2020

From The Daily Times: ‘Documentary about Rev. Bill Atkinson to air on PBS’.

Oct 13, 2020

Oct 13, 2020

Newsbreak: Community Briefs: Documentary about Rev. Bill Atkinson to air on PBS

Oct 13, 2020

Newsbreak: Community Briefs: Documentary about Rev. Bill Atkinson to air on PBS

Oct 13, 2020

In the News Archive

Photo Galleries

10/26/1952 Fathers Purcell, Robinson and Krupa aboard the SS. KYSKA to Yokohama, Japan

1954 The mission in Nagasaki is a half mile from the epicenter of the 1945 atomic bomb.

Tokyo 1952

Dec 1955 Father Robinson (Santa) and Father Purcell with children.

1952 Fathers Krupa, Robinson and Purcell with their car, Saint Rita

1954 Nagasaki–Father Purcell with Japanese Children

Father Purcell with Japanese children. Boys and girls were always seated on opposite sides of the church.

Father Krupa in front of the Hostel on the Nagasaki property that housed college students.

Nagasaki kindergarten students.

Father Tom Dwyer with a family from the Nagasaki community.

A poster from the annual Shamokinaki dance to raise funds for the Japanese mission.

Father Purcell baptized many children and was a beloved presence who is still remembered today

1981 Minoru Joseph Akakura was ordained to the priesthood by Saint John Paul II in Nagasaki.

Main Altar at the Basilica of Saint Augustine, Rome. Photo by Kevin Salemme

Courtyard at Santa Monica College prior to 1938

Santa Monica College with damage in the back from WWII Bombing.

Friary at the Basilica of Saint Augustine by Cardinal Grech. O.SA.

Drawing of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church,South Philadelphia

Altar at Our Lady of Good Counsel in South Philadelphia

Tolentino, Italy — Altar at Basilica di S. Nicola, Augustinian Saint Nicholas of Tolentine

The Original Statue of Saint Rita at Saint Rita of Cascia Parish and Shrine in South Philadelphia

1913- X marks Cardinal Vannutelli & Arch. Ryan on visit to St Rita of Cascia

1918- The first graduating class of St. Rita of Cascia’s School

Early black & white photo of the relic of St. Rita of Cascia

Genazzano, Italy–exterior of the Church of Our Mother of Good Counsel. Photo by Kevin Salemme

Genazzano, Italy–the altar of Our Mother of Good Counsel. Photo by Kevin Salemme

Genazzano Italy–the body of Blessed Stephen Bellesini in his current state on display at the Church of Our Mother of Good Counsel. Photo by Kevin Salemme.

The Legacy of

St. Augustine in the Catholic Church

Augustine was a thoughtful, empathetic, and loving servant of God. He valued community, welcomed others, and treated them the way they deserved to be treated. Augustine also laid the foundation for the Order of St. Augustine. The Order continues to explore ways to care for those in great need both in our Province work throughout Massachusetts, New Jersey, and surrounding states and in our greater missions throughout the world.

We invite you to continue to learn about St. Augustine, his life, and his teachings.

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