The Order of Saint Augustine was founded in 1244 when several communities of religious hermits living in the Tuscany, Italy region petitioned Pope IV to allow them to be united under one common Rule, like other Orders that had recently been founded. Before long, the number of friars grew and, as other groups joined them, they covered a larger geographic area. By the mid-14th century, they numbered about eight thousand, and were involved as pastors, preachers, scholars, theologians, teachers, and missionaries, while others were working as carpenters, farmers, bakers, and even beggars. Early in the Orders history, women were admitted as well, and lay fraternities were established. By the time of the French Revolution, the Augustinians had reached their peak of about twenty thousand worldwide, and their number has included saints, martyrs, bishops and cardinals of the Church. Within the Roman Catholic Church, Augustinians can be a part of one of two separate types of Orders: mendicant Orders of friars or various congregations of clerics, known as Canons Regular. The Augustinian Friars are a mendicant Order, consisting of friars, nuns, and a number of lay fraternities. The friars came into being after the older Canons Regular. The Canons Regular represent a clerical adaptation of monastic life, paralleling the lay movement of monasticism from which the friars were later to develop. The official name of their Order is the Canons Regular of Saint Augustine. Other Orders, such as the Discalced Augustinians and the Augustinian Recollects, were once part of the Augustinian Order but have since become autonomous. For the purpose categorization, they will be listed here as well. The Discalced Augustinians were formed in 1588 as a reform movement of the Order, and the Augustinian Recollects were established in 1592 with the same goal. Other Orders and groups are Augustinian because they follow the Rule of Augustine. There is also an Anglican order by that name.
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The Alexians, also known as Cellites, are a Catholic religious institute devoted to the care of the sick. Originating in Europe at the time of the Black Death. They follow the Rule of Saint Augustine. The history and mission of the Alexians are put forth, including its senior care ministries, behavioral health and acute care, global health care and outreach ministries. Locations and contacts are included.
http://www.alexianbrothers.org/
Established in 2006, the Augustinian Fund helps to provide support for infirm friars and others who are no longer able to engage in full-time ministry, as well as assisting candidates and young friars who are preparing for the Augustinian way of life. Funds may also be used to support the Order’s ministries in Japan and Peru, the work of the Augustinian Volunteers, and the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova’s justice and peace ministries.
http://www.augustinianfund.org/
Augustinian Nuns, New Lenox, Illinois
The community of Augustinian Nuns are members of the Order of Saint Augustine, an international religious order of the Roman Catholic Church. Augustinian, cloistered, and contemplative, their way of life is described to include prayer, interiority, and community, and an overview of the vows that its members take, being of poverty, chastity and obedience. Membership is discussed, and an inquiry form is provided for those who are considering becoming an Augustinian Nun.
http://www.augustiniannuns.org/
Members of the Order of Saint Augustine are religious priests and brothers who have endeavored to walk in the footsteps of Christ and Saint Augustine of Hippo since 1244. Defined as Active Contemplatives, the Augustinians serve God and people in various ministries, including pastors, teachers and missionaries. Photos, videos, and a blog are included, along with contact information.
https://augustinianvocations.org/
The youth ministry of the Irish Province of Augustinians offers an overview of the Augustinian Order and its work in Ireland, as well as a list of active youth groups within the Irish Province. Movie and music reviews are offered, and an archive of liturgies, information about joining the Augustinians as a vocation, and the group’s policies for the protection of children are included.
http://www.augustinianyouthireland.com/
Who as Saint Augustine of Hippo? What did he achieve? Who are the Augustinians, and what is the Order of Saint Augustine? These questions are answered here, along with the story of the Augustinians in the Americas, and other places where they live, pray and work in modern times, as well as their continuing work, which includes teaching, missionary work, pastoral care, scientific study, and parish duties.
http://www.augustinians.org.uk/
The history and project reports on the work of the Augustinians in Australia are put forth, along with a history and overview of the Order of Saint Augustine, the Rule of Saint Augustine, his writings, and his relevance for the youth of today. Ministry profiles, feast days, and a list of several organizations associated with the Augustinians are presented, with details and links to web sites, when available.
http://www.augustinians.org.au/
Known as the Order of Saint Augustine, the Augustinians are an international religious Order of friars, some of whom are priests, while others are brothers. In Britain, the Augustinians are involved in a variety of ministries, including prison and university chaplaincies, and several others. Its locations, projects and activities, vocations, and the discernment process are set forth.
https://www.theaugustinians.org/
The Augustinians are associated with the United Nations as a nongovernmental organization, registered with the UN as Curia Generalizia Agostiniana. Its reasons for being part of the Union Nations are stated, and its NGO committees and institutes are defined, with general information about the Order of Saint Augustine and the United Nations, project reports, statistics, and a blog.
http://augustinians-un.org/
The Irish Province of the Order of Saint Augustine is headquartered in Dublin. The history of the Augustinians in Ireland is set forth, and the key elements of the Augustinian tradition are outlined, and a synopsis of the Order’s work is discussed, including its overseas mission work, retreats, hospitals, youth apostolate, and youth ministries. A gallery of photographs, contacts, and links to additional information are included.
http://www.augustinians.ie/
Also known as O.S.A. or the Order of Saint Augustine, the Augustinians were formed through the union of several monastic societies following the Rule of Saint Augustine in imitation of the monastic communities formed by Saint Augustine of Hippo. The history of this Catholic religious Order, as well as profiles of noted Augustinians are featured on this site, along with citations and references.
http://catholicsaints.info/augustinians/
The Augustinians of the Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel in Chicago, Illinois, are members of the worldwide Order of Saint Augustine in the Roman Catholic Church. As a mendicant Order, the Augustinians have to beg for what they need, and costs have risen dramatically, particularly in the cost of health care and the care of the retired and infirm. Stewardship and accountability are discussed, and interviews with Augustinians are posted.
http://www.augustiniancampaign.org/
Serving the Midwestern United States since 1905, the Augustinians are members of the Order of Saint Augustine, an international Catholic religious Order founded in 1244. General information and a history of the Order is set forth, and the Augustinian Emblem is defined. The roots of Augustinian spirituality are discussed, and the Order’s parish life, educational programs, and projects in the cause of justice and peace are included.
https://www.midwestaugustinians.org/
Designed for members of the Augustinian community, the site also includes information to familiarize others with the Catholic Religious Order, including its history, the spirituality of the Order, its service to the Church and to evangelization, as well as its organizational structure and exercise of authority. The Rule of Saint Augustine is defined, and a schedule of upcoming events is posted to the site.
http://www.augustinians.net/
The Augustinians, Province of St. Thomas of Villanova
Situated on the East Coast of the United States, with missions in Japan and Peru, the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova is one of three Provinces in the U.S. A history of the Order and of the Province are set forth, including its locations, vocations and ministries. The Augustinian, published three times a year, highlights the missions and ministries of the Province. A subscription may be requested through the site.
http://www.augustinian.org/
