"Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depends upon you."
- Attributed to Saint Ignatius of Loyola
Rev. Bill Waters, O.S.A., Pastor
Fr. Bill, the youngest of 6 children, grew up in the Mount Airy and Germantown sections of Philadelphia. After graduating from Malvern Prep in 1961, he continued his education at St. Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire. After graduating from St. A’s in 1965, Fr. Bill joined the Augustinian community, professed his first vows as an Augustinian on September 10, 1966. After receiving a Master’s Degree Education (Villanova University, 1968) and a Master’s in Theology (Washington Theological Union,1971) he was ordained a priest on August 28, 1971.
His first assignment was as Parochial Vicar at Saint Augustine Parish in Lawrence, Massachusetts (1971–75). He then served as Vocation Director for the East Coast Augustinians (1975-79) and then Director of Students at Augustinian College in Washington, DC for the Augustinians who were preparing for solemn vows and/or ordination. At that time, he served as the Spiritual Director for the Cursillo movement for the Archdiocese of Washington. He returned to Lawrence as pastor of Saint Augustine Parish (1984-93). He was the Vicar for the Lawrence Vicariate from 1991 to 1993. He then served as pastor at Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Parish in Jamaica, New York (1993-97) and then pastor of St. Mary Immaculate Conception Parish in Lawrence (1997-2004). While pastor at St. Mary’s, the parish in 2001 was named one of the 300 excellent parishes in the country by the Parish Congregation Study team led by Paul Wilkes. On August 6, 2004, Father Bill became pastor of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Methuen and Lawrence, a position which he held until June 2008 when he became a member of the Campus Ministry team at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts. In August 2014, he became pastor here at Saint Augustine Parish in Philadelphia.
He was a member of the Council of Priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and was former Chaplain for the Philadelphia Drug Force Administration (DEA). Before Fr. Bill came here he was a member of the Board of Directors of the Mary Immaculate Health Care Services in Lawrence, a member of Cardinal Sean O’Malley‘s Presbyterial Council in the Archdiocese of Boston, Chaplain of both the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 8 and the Massachusetts State Chaplain for the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He is the former Chaplain for the Lawrence Police Department, a past member of the board of St. Anne Home in Methuen and a former member of the Board of Trustees of the Lawrence Public Library. He was named Irishman of the Year in 2004 by the Hibernians and named Grand Marshall of Lawrence’s 2006 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. In October 2012, he received “The Catholic Leadership Award” from his alma mater, Saint Anselm College. In March 2014, he received the Cardinal Cushing Award from the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
He has authored six published articles: “Spiritual Guidance in Family Settings” (The Priest, March 1981), “Marriage Preparation Comes Too Late” (Today’s Parish, November/December 1990), “Helping Couples Avoid Divorce” (Today’s Parish, April/May 1994), “Ministry of the Laity: Evangelization-Hearing the Word of God and Keeping It” (The Priest, July, 2016), “What the Bishop Never told Us At Ordination” (The Priest, June 2018) and “If Pope Francis Confuses People, He is in Good Company” (The Priest, March, 2019).
Father Bill is very happy to be pastor of the first place the Augustinians came to in the United States. He very mush encourages the involvement and leadership of the laity in the parish and developing the opportunities for them to share their faith. He is very appreciative of the diversity at St. Augustine Parish, and in particular the membership of the Filipino and Young Adult communities.
Contact Fr. Bill in the Parish Office:
Email Address: pastorstaugustine@gmail.com
Photo Credit: Jacob Marquart, O.F.S.
Jacob A. Marquart, III, O.F.S., Director of Parish Services
Religious name: Brother Tarcisius of the Blessed Sacrament, O.F.S.
Jacob has been a member of the St. Augustine Church staff since September 2014, and has become irreplaceable with the administration, day-to-day operations, scheduling, organization of the Parish and as the Web Developer.
After spending 10 years in hotel management around the country and then 20 years working in clinical healthcare management, Jacob discerned another calling in his life. In 2010, he began employment with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. He worked for three years at St. Joachim Church in Philadelphia as the Parish Services Director until it was closed and merged in June 2013. Jacob was then employed at the newly merged St. John Cantius Church in Philadelphia and worked concurrently as the Parish Services Director, Business Manager and Director of Religious Education. Jacob has also ministered at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Croydon, PA for three years as the Director of Religious Education, as well as two years at Our Lady of Ransom Church in Philadelphia, PA as the Director of Religious Education, R.C.I.A. & R.C.I.C., until it closed in 2017.
In May 2012, Jacob became a graduate of the Church Ministry Institute at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary as an Ecclesial Minister. He continued his theological studies at the seminary in the Graduate School of Theology and graduated in May 2015.
As a Permanently Professed Brother of Penance of the Franciscan religious order, Order of Franciscan Seculars (a member of the Saint Katharine Drexel Region, its local fraternal community, Saint Bonaventure, which is attached to the Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular [T.O.R.] in Loretto, PA ), Jacob strives to observe and live the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ by following the example of St. Francis of Assisi who made Christ the inspiration and the center of his life with God and people.
Jacob currently resides here in Philadelphia and in his free time enjoys sacred and classical music. He spends much time at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts with the Philadelphia Orchestra (who by the way, had their very beginnings in 1900 right here at Saint Augustine Church from our parish musicians). Jacob is classically trained on the clarinet, violin and keyboards. He also enjoys finding new restaurants and dining with family and friends, cooking and traveling to distant lands around the globe to discover its peoples, customs and cuisines.
"Pax et Bonum!"
Contact Jacob in the Parish Office:
Email Address: staugustineparish09@gmail.com
Photo Credit: KKim Barroso
Kim Barroso, Music Director
Kim has been a member of St. Augustine for over 10 years, and serves as the Music Director, coordinating the music for liturgies, directing the choirs, and playing for liturgies and services.
Born in the Philippines, Kim Rojo Celestino Barroso began his piano study at the age of 4 under the tutelage of his grandmother, Anita Celestino. Soon, under the guidance of Marina Diokno, Kim entered the Philippine High School for the Arts. There he continued his studies with Araneta Lim and Regalado S.L. Jose, who conducted his Graduation Recital performing with the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
At Regalado Jose’s suggestion, Kim took lessons from Bien Panganiban, founder of the Ryukyu Academy in Okinawa, Japan, who suggested Kim apply for Winthrop University in South Carolina, where he became Kim’s benefactor.
Under Dr. Eugene Barban, Kim graduated with Honors with a Bachelor's in Piano Performance, receiving First Honorable Mention for two consecutive years from the South Carolina Music Teachers National Association Piano Competition. Kim moved to Philadelphia to earn his Masters in Music degree from Temple University in Piano Performance and Piano Chamber Music Accompanying, where he studied with Harvey Wedeen and Lambert Orkis. Kim's work for the university landed him a position as an Artist-in-Residence working for the Choral and Vocal Departments, and pledged to performing and accompanying for various concerts, auditions and masterclasses.
Kim also currently teaches a Piano and Musicianship class at Rutgers Camden University.
Kim is a member of the Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society and Assistant Alumni Adviser for the Omicron-Upsilon Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, which he helped charter at Temple University. Kim’s community involvement also afforded him the opportunity to be President of the Filipino American National Historical Society – Pennsylvania Chapter (FANHS-PA) from 2007-2010. He also currently serves as a Public Relations Officer for the Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia.
In the community, Kim is a house pianist for Larry McKenna’s New Voices Cabaret at the Society Hill Playhouse. He has been a music director and accompanist to several performances of local opera companies such as the Atlantic Coast Opera Festival, Opera Seabrook, International Opera Theater, Opera Libera and also for the Montgomery Community College’s production of Verdi’s Rigoletto.
As collaborative pianist and soloist, Kim has performed with local orchestras such as the Ambler Symphony Orchestra, Olney Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestra Society of Philadelphia. He also has performed at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, and sometimes frequents the home of Philippine Ambassador to the United States, Jose Cuisia, Jr., performing for U.S. and foreign dignitaries in Washington DC.
Contact Kim:
Email Address: kim.barroso@gmail.com
Tim Babbage, Business Manager
Tim is the accountant at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, and was imported from Australia. He came reluctantly to St. Augustine on the recommendation of a friend who saw the job posting in the Sunday bulletin at another church, and thought that a part-time job might be a good retirement occupation. Father Jim McBurney apparently thought so as well, so Tim joined the staff in 2009.
Previously, Tim had been the facilities manager for several technology companies. He was also Financial Controller for a hotel in California for several years. Having lived in several different cities, he finds himself returning to Philadelphia as a city that has many activities, good transportation, and (usually) pleasant weather.
“St. Augustine Church is both beautiful and historic. It is a pleasure to be able to contribute to maintaining the building for an active and diverse parish in a city community.”
Contact Tim:
Email Address: timbabbage@hotmail.com
Jean Mangini, Wedding Coordinator
Jean is the Wedding Coordinator at St. Augustine Church, organizing and managing over 60 weddings every year. She joyfully helps non-parishioner couples during the course of their preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage at our historic Old City church, from scheduling the day, to gathering the correct paperwork, to cueing each bridesmaid in a stately walk down the aisle.
Jean has worked at St. Augustine's for over five years, first beginning part-time work under Fr. Jim McBurney, OSA. Simultaneously, she worked part-time for National Shrine of St. Rita's on South Broad Street.
As the years progressed, began working full-time as the Office Administrator at National Shrine of St. Rita's in South Philly, and was called back to St. Augustine's as Wedding Coordinator in 2013 under the late Fr. Michael Slattery, OSA, and has continued her tenure up to today.
Jean has been married for 30 years to Mario Mangini, and together they have three children and one beautiful grandchild. She is a parishioner at Annunciation B.V.M. Church in South Philadelphia where husband, Mario, also works part-time. Jean is involved with St. Pio Chapter of the Sons of Italy and St. Pio Novena and Festival annually in September.
She worked as a paralegal from 1984-1996, and is also very involved with St. Katherine's Day School for Special Children with Disabilities where her youngest son, Antonio, was one of the students.
Contact Jean to learn more about celebrating your wedding at St. Augustine's:
Email Address: staugweddings9@gmail.com
Adam Klukiewski, Maintenance Director
Adam spent his first years of adulthood discerning a vocation to the Priesthood at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood and graduated the Seminary College in May 2019. He then transitioned into the home improvement industry before coming aboard as the parish’s Maintenance Director in December 2022. In his free time, Adam enjoys fishing and spending time with his son.
Contact Adam:
Email Address: facilities243@gmail.com
April 5, 2024 - Staff 2023 Christmas Dinner - Popi’s Italian Ristorante
Left to Right: Adam Klukiewski, Bro. Jacob Marquart, O.F.S., Rev. Jim Paradis, O.S.A., Rev. Rich O’Leary, O.S.A., Kim Barroso, Rev. Bill Waters, O.S.A., Rev. Paul Morrissey, O.S.A., Greg Smith, and Nancy Barry-Raymer
Friday, October 13, 2023 - Staff Dinner at Radicchio Cafe
Left to Right: Greg Smith, Adam Klukiewski, Tim Babbage, Nancy Barry-Raymer, Fr. BIll Waters, OSA, Jacob Marquart, OFS, and Kim Barroso.
December 17, 2022 - Staff Christmas Dinner
Left to Right: Nancy Barry-Raymer, Rev. Jim Keating, OSA, Adam Klukiewski, Jacob Marquart, OFS, Rev. Jim Paradis, OSA, Robyn Medlock, Kim Barroso, Rev. Bill Waters, OSA
December 22, 2018 - Staff Christmas Lunch
Front Row Sitting: Robyn Medlock, Fr. Paul Morrissey, OSA, Fr. James Paradis, OSA, Jean Mangini Back Row Standing: Kim Barroso, Jacob Marquart, OFS, Fr. Jim Keating, OSA, Tim Babbage, Agnes Alisio, Bob Zigmund and Fr. Bill Waters, OSA
May 24, 2018 - Parish Staff Meeting & "Remain In My Love"
Parish Staff Meeting discussing, "Remain In My Love." As requested by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, we have been participating in the Initiative for the Renewal of Marriage and Family Life.
Seated L to R: Robyn Medlock, Tim Babbage, Fr. Jim Keating, OSA Standing L to R: Kim Barroso, Jacob Marquart, OFS, Bob Zigmund, Jean Mangini, Agnes Alisio, and Fr. Bill Waters, OSA Photographer: Fr. Paul Morrissey, OSA
Parish Staff & Friars Enjoying A Pre-Christmas Lunch at Estia Mediterranean Restaurant (Center City Philadelphia) after seeing the Nutcracker Ballet at the Academy of Music.
Augustinian Friars in Residence
Living in Augustinian Community
The Rule of St Augustine, written in the 300’s AD, is the guiding force in our community life. Living the Rule of St Augustine calls us to be “of one mind and heart intent upon God.” We live in community to reflect the early Christian communities.
As Religious, we profess the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. We are called to strive to live poverty by sharing all things in common and not claiming anything as our own. We live chastity by freeing ourselves to not reach out to just one family, but to all people we encounter. We live obedience by seeking out the needs of the Church and Order in serving others, not just attending to our own needs.
The Augustinian Community at St. Augustine Friary share morning and evening prayer together each day. One morning each week, we share insights and reflections on the scripture readings for the upcoming weekend. Once a week we also read and reflect on a section of The Rule of St. Augustine, and once each month we celebrate the Eucharist together. We also plan one social evening a month with each other. Monthly community meetings (House Chapters) double as an opportunity to "check in" with each other on how things are going in our individual lives. Although each friar tries to have a personal annual retreat, we also plan two Days of Recollection each year as a community.
Father Richard T. O’Leary, O.S.A., in residence
Fr. Rich hails from the Bronx, New York. His connection with the Augustinians started when he was baptized by an Augustinian at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Parish there and has continued ever since. He graduated from Villanova and studied Theology in Rome and Washington, D.C. and was ordained in 1973 at St. Andrew’s Parish, Drexel Hill, PA.
Ministerially, he initially served as high school teacher at Monsignor Bonner, Drexel Hill and Archbishop Carroll, Washington, D.C. The remainder of his ministry was serving in various parishes: St. Augustine, Andover, MA, as parochial vicar and then as pastor; pastor at St. Thomas of Villanova and St. Rita’s in Racine, WI. He also served in Campus Ministry at Villanova and as Prior at the Augustinian Novitiate in Radnor, PA. He arrives here at St. Augustine after a short stay at the Monastery at Villanova University.
While teaching high school, he also coached the Cross Country and Track teams and after going to Campus Ministry he was the Chaplain for the Women’s Basketball Team at Villanova for a number of years.
He enjoyed his time teaching high school and coaching, but has a great admiration for parish ministry and believes he has encountered so many committed and dedicated parishioners in all of his assignments, eager to grow in their faith by sharing it in their actions. Stewardship of the gifts God has given is essential for each of us, nourished by the Eucharist, sacraments and community in the spirit of St. Augustine. He looks forward to being a part of St. Augustine’s Community.
He also has a great love of Villanova basketball and is developing a positive attitude about the Eagles and the Phillies!
Father Paul Morrissey, O.S.A., in residence
Father Paul was born in Philadelphia, the second oldest of 14 siblings. He attended Villanova University and graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering. After briefly working for Sikorsky Aircraft, Father Paul entered the Augustinians. He has an S.T.L. from Catholic University and a Doctor of Ministry degree in Spiritual Direction from Boston College.
Fr. Paul's ministries from his ordination in 1967 to the present include: Theology teacher at Villanova University and Merrimack College, Founder of a Pastoral Counseling Center in New York City, as well as being the Spiritual Care Coordinator for The Visiting Nurse Service there. In 2006, he became a prison chaplain at the Philadelphia Prison (thru 2019), and founded the Adeodatus Prison Ministry which conducts a support group at St. Rita's parish from 2007 to the present.
In addition, Fr. Paul is a prolific writer, having authored Let Someone Hold You: The Journey of a Hospice Priest, The Black Wall of Silence (a novel), and numerous magazine articles and op eds. He tends The Healing Garden (next to the church), and enjoys bicycling, offering spiritual direction, hiking and chilling out with family members and friend.
Father Paul's favorite part about St. Augustine’s is that it is the historical root of the Augustinians in the United States. "...And we need roots, because ...Our hearts are restless until they rest in You."
Father James D. Paradis, O.S.A., Prior, in residence
Fr. Jim is Prior of the local community of friars at St. Augustine Parish. Originally from Michigan, he came to know the Augustinians in his late 20’s through parish involvement while working in marketing/advertising management for several years in Philadelphia. At age 31, he entered religious life. He was ordained in 1991.
For the past 5 years, Fr. Jim was Director of Novices for Augustinians in initial formation of the three North American provinces. Previously, he served in parish ministry, retreat work, campus ministry and teaching at Merrimack College in Massachusetts. For 8 years, he was Personnel Director for the Villanova Province and served for 12 years on the Provincial Council.
Fr. Jim is a certified pastoral counselor and holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in Clinical Pastoral Psychology. Over the years he has worked with individuals, couples and groups, including those who have suffered trauma and great loss, to find wholeness and new life. Before becoming Novice Director, he spent 2 years working at St. Rita's Shrine in South Philadelphia to promote ministries of reconciliation and healing in the face of escalated violence in the city.
He enjoys travel, biking, cooking and art & design. He is happy to be part of St. Augustine's which carries the vibrant energy of Old City and the passion for the Gospel for over 200 years!
