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Day 13: On 15 September 2025, the morning session included dialogue with Augustinian sisters and laity, focusing on collaboration, mutual support, and the possibility of new monastic presences. At 11:00, the assembly was joined by Pope Leo XIV, who was warmly welcomed and celebrated with birthday greetings. In his address, the Pope stressed interiority as a source of strength for mission, encouraged renewed commitment to vocations and formation, urged scholars

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

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

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

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

Day 1:On 1 September 2025, the Ordinary General Chapter of the Order of St. Augustine was inaugurated with a solemn opening Mass at St. Augustine’s Basilica in Rome, presided over by Pope Leo XIV. In his homily, the Holy Father emphasized listening, unity, and humility, urging chapter members to let dialogue be marked by openness to the Spirit and mutual respect. Prior General P. Alejandro Moràl expressed gratitude to the

On Monday 1st September, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV presided over a Mass in the Basilica of Saint Augustine in Rome, which marked the beginning of the 188th Ordinary General Chapter of the Order of Saint Augustine. During the Mass, Pope Leo invited the Augustinian brethren to ask for the intercession of the Holy Spirit to enlighten and guide them during the discussions and work of these days. In his