Established in 2006, the Augustinian Fund builds a reliable source of annual revenue to assist the Province in meeting its financial responsibilities. Years ago, the friars’ earned salaries were sufficient to cover all our expenses. Today, however, with fewer friars in active ministry and salaried we must rely on the generosity of friends and benefactors to help us sustain and grow our way of life and the ministries we perform.
I first met Fr. Michael Sullivan, O.S.A. when he helped out the local parish in Long Beach Island, NJ, then his Lenten retreats to local parishes. I always referred to him as the entertaining priest who held your attention. He called me Curly Top for my curly hair.
Father Marcellus, Father Bill Maguire, and Father Murnane were good friends. They often referred to themselves as “3M”!
The Augustinians mean so much to me and my family . We are a Villanova family . My parents , brothers and I all attended Villanova University . The Augustinians defiantly strengthened my devotion to God. Being a college student there are so many distractions but Sunday evening mass was so special to me . I looked forward to 10 pm mass every Sunday . No matter where I was or what I was doing I made sure I attended mass.
I always say that working for the Augustinians was MY vocation and not my brother’s as he eventually decided to pursue other endeavors. I can also say that at every low point, high point and every day in between, I have been blessed to have wonderful Augustinians by my side! So many have made a difference in my life, I cannot begin to name them all!
I always say that working for the Augustinians was MY vocation and not my brother’s as he eventually decided to pursue other endeavors. I can also say that at every low point, high point and every day in between, I have been blessed to have wonderful Augustinians by my side! So many have made a difference in my life, I cannot begin to name them all!
I am a 1985 graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School in Drexel Hill, PA. (My brother was in the class of 1976). It is there where many Augustinians helped formulate not only my educational foundation but more importantly my spiritual values.
Father James L. Nolan, O.S.A. was my dear uncle. He died in May of 2015 and we miss him very much. Our whole family was so thankful for all that so many of his brothers did for him during the last years of his life, and especially when his time came to finally go to Heaven.
My cousin, Father Frank Farsaci, O.S.A., has been an Augustinian for over 50 years! During that time, Frank has always been there for our family and friends. Countless marriages, baptisms, funerals, etc., Frank always makes time to help, even if it is just listening to a problem. His selfless character is a reflection of who he is, that's certain.
After the birth of our son Doug, we moved from center city to Gladwyne. Our parish church was St. John Vianney. After worshiping for a time at St. John Vianney, we realized this was not the parish where we thought Doug would learn to understand and appreciate the Catholic religion.
My Great Uncle was Father John Bresnahan, O.S.A. From young age I have memories of visiting him in Washington, DC and then at Villanova. Several times a year, especially at Christmas he would come and visit us. I would spend time with him at breakfast listening to and learning from his many stories.