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Dear friends,

I'm excited to share that the Augustine Institute has purchased an extraordinary new campus in the St. Louis area, and we will begin transitioning our headquarters to the new campus immediately.

Since our founding in 2005, the Augustine Institute has received so many incredible graces and blessings from the Lord. But perhaps the most extraordinary is the gift of this beautiful new campus provided entirely by generous donors who understand the mission of the Augustine Institute and its impact on the Church. This state-of-the-art campus will allow us not only to have our students on campus—it's also going to magnify and expand our mission in incredible ways.

First, we will be able to house our graduate students on campus. This space will allow us to increase on-campus enrollment and create a place for fellowship, community, and contemplation. Likewise, our distance education students will have the opportunity to visit for intensive classes, retreats, and seminars.

Second, our vision is to make this campus a national center for Catholic conferences and retreats, such as events for priests, deacons, married couples, those who work in Church ministry, Catholic school teachers, and those who serve in parish life. We also look forward to welcoming conferences hosted by other apostolates and ministry-based organizations by providing them with an affordable, professional, and contemplative space to build and grow their individual missions.

Our vision for this new campus is to be a Catholic oasis, a place to bring people for inspiration, formation, and spiritual renewal. I'm so excited by this gift God has given us because it's not just for the Augustine Institute—it’s a gift for the Church.

Though the world around us is experiencing troubling times, God is still present, working and moving through his Church. St. Paul echoes this reality when he says, “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” (Romans 5:20). “Grace” means gift, and God has miraculously given this beautiful new center for the Church as a place to gather, be renewed, and be formed for mission. I believe this is a sign that God wants to renew his Church and he's going to continue to perform miracles. I pray this gives you hope and inspiration.

Look for more information to come as we begin the transition to our new home. Thank you for your prayers for the Augustine Institute!