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American priest named worldwide Augustinian leader
September 10, 2025
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CWN Editor's Note: Father Joseph Farrell, OSA, a native of Pennsylvania, has been chosen as the 98th prior general of the Augustinian order.
Father Farrell, who was serving as vicar general of order, succeeds Father Alejandro Moral Anton. Pope Leo XIV had served two terms as prior general, from 2001 to 2013.
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