but I ask you to heal and open my ears.
So that I can hear your voice.
you'll stop talking with love;
if you shout, you'll shout with love;
if you correct, you'll correct with love.
it has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy.
It has eyes to see the misery and want.
It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of people.
This is what love looks like.
whose temples you have become.
my strength and in the name of the Lord,
I also have friends who have accepted
to follow the same ideal.
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Election of the new officials of the Order
During the ongoing General Ordinary Chapter, the Order has elected its new officials to serve in collaboration with the newly elected Prior General, Fr. Joseph Farrell, who was chosen a few days ago. This morning, the Chapter elected the following officials: Vicar General:Fr Alex Lam (Peru) Assistants General:Fr Kevin De Prinzio (USA)Fr Martin Davakan (Belgium)Fr Frederick Comendador (Philippines)Fr James Wambugu (Kenya)Fr Benjamín García Franco (Mexico) Other Appointments:General Secretary: Fr Javier
Ordinary General Chapter 2025: Week 2
Day 7:On 8 September 2025, after participating the previous day in the canonization of Saints Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, the Chapter resumed with Mass for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and then met in regional groups to discuss the upcoming election for a new Prior General. Outgoing Prior General Fr. Alejandro Moral Anton formally ended his term by handing over the seal of authority, after which
Who is the New Prior General Fr Joseph L. Farrell?
Fr. Joseph Lawrence Farrell, OSA was born on July 11, 1963 in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania (USA). He is affiliated to the Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of Villanova. He is a graduate of the School of Business of Villanova University with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Business Administration (1985) and earned a Masters of Arts Degree in Theology (MA) from the Washington Theological Union (1991). He professed his
Rev. Fr. Joseph L. Farrell is elected Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine
During these weeks, some 80 Augustinian priests and brothers are engaged in discussions, within the General Chapter of the Order, regarding the Augustinian presence in the Church and the social sphere. Today 9th September the Chapter members celebrated the Eucharist of the Holy Spirit. The proceedings were as follows; in the afternoon, the Chapter members came together in the hall where the Chapter was to be held. The scrutiny for the Prior
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The Order of Hermits of Saint Augustine (Augustinians) is a religious order of brothers (many of whom are ordained priests) within the Catholic Church. The Order was founded in 1256 under the Rule of Saint Augustine.
Fr. Joseph Lawrence Farrell, OSA twieled fil-11 ta’ Lulju 1963 f’Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, l-Istati Uniti. Huwa jagħmel parti mill-Provinċja Agostinjana ta’ San Tumas ta’ Villanova. Fl-1985 iggradwa mill-Università ta’ Villanova bi grad ta’ Bachelor of Arts (BA) u fl-1991 kiseb grad ta’ Master of Arts (MA) fit-Teoloġija mill-Washington Theological Union. Huwa għamel l-ewwel wegħdiet tiegħu bħala reliġjuż Agostinjan fl-1987 u l-Professjoni Solenni fl-1990...
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Fr. Joseph Lawrence Farrell, OSA twieled fil-11 ta’ Lulju 1963 f’Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, l-Istati Uniti. Huwa jagħmel parti mill-Provinċja Agostinjana ta’ San Tumas ta’ Villanova. Fl-1985...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Fr. Joseph Lawrence Farrell, OSA was born on July 11, 1963 in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania (USA). He is affiliated to the Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of Villanova. He is a graduate of the School of Business of Villanova University with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Business Administration (1985) and earned a Masters of Arts Degree in Theology (MA) from the Washington Theological Union (1991). He professed his first vows as an Augustinian in 1987 and his solemn vows in 1990...
Who is the New Prior General Fr Joseph L. Farrell?
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Fr. Joseph Lawrence Farrell, OSA was born on July 11, 1963 in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania (USA). He is affiliated to the Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of Villanova. He is a graduate of the School o...1 CommentComment on Facebook
Met him in 2017 at Villanova College Philadelphia. Humilitas. He embodies it.
Rito de la toma de posesión del nuevo Prior General junto a los hermanos capitulares en la Capilla del Colegio Internacional de Santa Mónica ❤️🔥
Inauguration ceremony for the new Prior General together with the capitular brothers in the Chapel of the International College of Santa Monica ❤️🔥
Rito di insediamento del nuovo Priore Generale insieme ai fratelli capitolari nella Cappella del Collegio Internazionale di Santa Monica ❤️🔥
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Rev. Fr. Joseph L. Farrell of Villanova Province, in the United States of America was elected as Prior General of the Order of St. Augustine. Let us all pray for him.
Rev. Fr. Joseph L. Farrell is elected Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine
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During these weeks, some 80 Augustinian priests and brothers are engaged in discussions, within the General Chapter of the Order, regarding the Augustinian presence in the Church and the social sphere...9 CommentsComment on Facebook
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St Augustine Parish Church – Valletta
| Monday – Friday | 6.00am 7.10am 9.30am 7.15pm |
| Saturday | 6.00am 9.30am 7.15pm |
| Sunday | 7.30am 9.30am 10.45am 7.15pm |
St Nicholas of Tolentine Church – Tarxien
| Monday – Friday | 6.30am 8.30am 6.00pm |
| Saturday | 6.30am 8.30am 6.30pm |
| Sunday | 7.00am 8.30am 10.00am |
St Mark’s Church – Rabat
| Monday – Saturday | 6.00pm |
| Sunday | 10.00am |
St Martin of Tours Church – Baħrija
| Monday – Friday | 6.00pm (Winter) 6.30pm (Summer) |
| Saturday | 5.30pm (Winter) 6.00pm (Summer) |
| Sunday | 7.00am 9.00am |
St Anthony Abbot Chapel Verdala Palace – Buskett
| Saturday | 6.30pm |
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church – Paceville
| Monday – Friday | 7.30am 6.30pm |
| Saturday | 7.30am 6.30pm 9.00pm |
| Sunday | 7.30am 9.00am 11.30am (English) |
St Rita Chapel – St Julians
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| Saturday | 7.00pm |
| Sunday | 10.00am |
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