Today we commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the most deadly terrorist attack in United States history. We honor the memory of the 2,977 Americans who were killed that day in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Shanksville, Pa. We will never forget them, and the friends and families they left behind. Our lives were changed forever that day. May these brave souls rest in peace.

Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened? The National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia invites you to join us for our next Healing Mass! We will gather on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. in the Upper Church to pray for Saint Rita’s healing intercession, and to offer a special blessing with Saint Rita oil.

Today we commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the most deadly terrorist attack in United States history. We honor the memory of the 2,977 Americans who were killed that day in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Shanksville, Pa. We will never forget them, and the friends and families they left behind. Our lives were changed forever that day. May these brave souls rest in peace.

Dear Friends of the Augustinians,

This weekend we friars celebrate with the entire Church, the twin feasts of Saints Monica and Augustine, warmly remembered by many as the mother of hope and the son of desire. How fitting that they are commemorated side by side, she today and he tomorrow, for the path to holiness was one they traveled together.

Monica was born in Tagaste, present day Algeria, in 331, to a deeply Christian family of some means. She was given in marriage to Patricius, a pagan, who was a small land-owner. Together they had three children, Augustine, Navigius, and a daughter whose name is not known to us. Strong of character as well as of faith, she sought to guide her family in their human and Christian development most of all by her own example and prayer but, when necessary, also by her persuasive words and diligent actions. Thus she brought her husband to discover the beauty of the Catholic faith, as well as the son of her many tears, Augustine.

Over the past two weeks, pilgrims from around the country (Illinois, Colorado, California, and New Jersey) visited the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia to celebrate Mass, participate in the sacrament of Reconciliation, go on tours, listen to talks and spend time in private prayer.

The Unity Clinic will officially open physical therapy services this week thanks to generous donors, grants, and volunteer clinicians.

Please join us for a livestreamed celebration of the Augustinian Volunteers Commissioning Mass on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 5pm.

Remote preparation for the June 2022 Provincial Chapter of the Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova has begun.

One of the newest foundations of Augustinian life has taken root in Vietnam.

It’s hard to believe that completion on Saint Rita Shrine's Cascia Center is just two months away!