Augustinian Vocations

Among the highlights of this week’s 250th anniversary events was the Liberty Medal Ceremony at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. The event brought together a number Augustinian friars to witness their Augustinian brother, Pope Leo XIV, receive the award. In this photo, they were joined by the Most Rev. Nelson J. Perez, Archbishop of Philadelphia.

Pictured from left are the Rev. Arthur Purcaro, OSA; the Rev. Paul Galetto, OSA; the Rev. John J. Lydon, OSA; the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, President of Villanova University; the Most Rev. Nelson J. Perez, Archbishop of Philadelphia; the Rev. Joseph Mostardi, OSA; the Rev. Francis Doyle, OSA; and the Rev. John Abubakar, OSA.

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If you're in Philadelphia this weekend, you won't want to miss two prominent events with Pope Leo XIV! Tomorrow, on July 3, Pope Leo XIV is honored at the National Constitution Center with the Liberty Medal, which "honors men and women of courage and conviction who strive to secure the blessings of liberty for people around the globe." The pope will offer remarks via livestream.

And don't miss a special video message from Pope Leo at the close of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, taking place July 5 in Philadelphia. This message and Mass will be livestreamed on EWTN.

We frequently highlight vocations to religious life as an Augustinian friar - but there are lots of ways to get involved with the Augustinians as a layperson! Congratulations to these two, and thank you for your support of the Augustinians.

The Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of Villanova welcomes and congratulates its newest Augustinian Affiliates, Barry and Pat Mulhern. Affiliation is the highest honor that the Order can bestow on the laity, as affiliates formally become part of the Augustinian Order.

The affiliation ceremony took place in Rome where the Mulherns participated in a pilgrimage sponsored by Our Mother of Good Counsel Parish where they are members. Barry and Pat have served their Augustinian parish as volunteers in many capacities. Barry also recently completed a six-year term as a member of the Province's Advancement Council.

Congratulations, Pat and Barry!