The Pope describes social networks as new areas for evangelization in the World Communications Day
The XLVII World Communications Day is celebrated on the 12th of May. The message was signed by Pope Benedict XVI and focuses on social networks, which are presented as a new agora where a Christian shows the measure of his commitment and generosity.
José María Aguerri elected again as Prior Provincial of Our Lady of Consolation Province
The Augustinian Recollects from Panama, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic and Spain have once more chosen José María Aguerri as Prior Provincial to revitalize their idenity and respond to the new challenges of their mission.
Chota celebrates her 50 years as a particular church, under the care of the Augustinian Recollects.
A spectacular Eucharist celebrated in the bullring presided by Bishop, the Augustinian Recollect Fortunato Pablo, culminated the celebration of the 50 years of the Prelature of Chota. In addition to a hundred priests, five other bishops concelebrated with him; two of them Emiliano Cisneros and Carmelo Martínez, were also Augustinian…
The Augustinian Recollects thank Benedict XVI for his love for Saint Augustine and greet him on his 86th birthday
Everyone knows the special treatment that pope Benedict XVI has had for Saint Augustine, whom he considers his “traveling companion” in the course of his whole life. On the occasion of the pope’s 86th birthday, the Augustinian Recollects celebrated it with a digital presentation of some renowned etchings on the life of Saint…
The Superiors of the Augustinian Recollects opt for a uniform plan of revitalization and restructuration.
The work sessions of Prior General, his Council and the eight Prior Provincials representing the entire Order, have taken place in Rome, in the General Curia, from April 8 to 13. The central point which was analyzed from all points of view was the revitalization, which the Provincials previously discussed with their respective Councils. This…
Ayechu: “The distinctions and awards I have received have been in fact recognitions given to the Order.”
Benjamín Ayechu Garde is considered to be an “institution” in Panama. His name is included in the list of one hundred distinguished Panamanians, in spite of being a Spaniard by birth. He is the founder of the Universidad Católica Santa María la Antigua (USMA), and has received many awards including the “Pro…
The Order presents for the first time in itsofficial web site the radio-novel “In the life of St. Augustine”
The radio-novel “In the life of St. Augustine”, a work written by Tere Garcia Ruiz, an Augustinian Recollect tertiary, revised and authorized by Fray Enrique Equiarte, is presented for the first time in the official web site of the Order, coinciding with the feast of the Conversion of St. Augustine. The Augustinian Recollects have…
Francisco Javier Tello Vegas, New General Councilor and Secretary
The General Council, in its session of April 23, 2013, appointed Francisco Javier Tello Vegas, up to now Vicar Provincial of the Vicariate of Venezuela, as General Councilor and Secretary, after accepting the resignation of Guadalupe Sergio Camarena Lara from these two offices.
University at a distance, workshops of prayer and centers of spirituality in order to rediscover the charism of St. Augustine.
The Prior General, Miguel Miró, accompanied the inter-Provincial team of revitalization. The five religious who make up the team have the responsibility of offering to the Augustinian Recollect Family, “spiritual accompaniment and theological formation” following the directives of the last General Chapter. For five days, they…
The writings of the Augustinian Recollect foundress, Mariana of Saint Joseph, were compiled and printed shortly after her death on 15 April 1638, exactly 375 years ago. Now they are found only in some libraries. A critical edition of these writings is to be made available to the public by the BAC (Biblioteca de Autores Cristianos) of the Spanish…
