The Augustinian Recollects are a Roman Catholic monastic order of men and women. They are a reformist offshoot from the Augustinian hermit friars and follow the Augustinian Rule. They were founded in 16th century Spain, and their reform emphasized fidelity to the Rule of St. Augustine. The reformers placed special emphasis on community prayer and simplicity of life. The Recollects were formally recognized as an Order in the Catholic Church in 1912. The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... The Augustinians, named after Saint Augustine of Hippo (died AD 430), are several Roman Catholic monastic orders and congregations of both men and women living according to a guide to religious life known as the Rule of Saint Augustine. ... The Augustinians, named after Saint Augustine of Hippo (died AD 430), are several Roman Catholic monastic orders and congregations of both men and women living according to a guide to religious life known as the Rule of Saint Augustine. ...

Where the Recollects are to be found

The Recollects are present 19 countries including in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, England, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Spain, Taiwan, USA, and Venezuela. As of 1997, the Recollects numbered 1,258 in 201 religious houses, distributed into eight provinces (regions) in four continents, but strongest in Spain, the Philippines and Colombia. The official languages of the Order are Spanish, English, and Portuguese.

The Augustinian Recollects in the Philippines

The Recollects have a significant presence in the Philippines. They administer two universities: the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos in Bacolod City and University of San Jose - Recoletos(founded 1947) in Cebu City. They also administer three colleges; San Sebastian College - Recoletos (founded 1941) in Manila); San Sebastian College - Recoletos de Cavite (Recollect friars) and St. Joseph's College (Recollect nuns) both in Cavite City; as well as four secondary schools; namely the Colegio de Santo Tomas-Recoletos founded in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental; UNO-R High School in Talisay, Negros Occidental; San Pedro Academy in Valencia, Negros Oriental; and San Pedro Academy-Recoletos, in Caidiocan, Valencia, Negros Oriental. Founded in 1947 by the Order of Augustinian Recollects, then Colegio de San Jose-Recoletos developed from a small institution of learning to one of the excellent schools in the country. ... San Sebastian College - Recoletos (SSC-R) Manila and San Sebastian College - Recoletos Cavite City are Catholic institutions of higher learning recognized by the Philippine Government. ... The City of Manila (Filipino: Lungsod ng Maynila), or simply Manila, is the capital of the Philippines. ... Saint Josephs College could refer to: Saint Josephs College of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the name of Saint Josephs University prior to 1978. ... Negros Occidental is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. ... Negros Occidental is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. ... // Valencia is the name of two large cities in different parts of the world: Spain: Valencia (city in Spain), capital of the Land of Valencia. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Negros Oriental Region: Central Visayas (Region VII) Capital: Dumaguete City Founded: March 10, 1917 Population: 2000 census—1,126,061 (20th largest) Density—208 per km² (41st highest) Area: 5,402. ... Valencia is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Negros Oriental Region: Central Visayas (Region VII) Capital: Dumaguete City Founded: March 10, 1917 Population: 2000 census—1,126,061 (20th largest) Density—208 per km² (41st highest) Area: 5,402. ...

The Augustinian Recollects in China

The Recollects foundation in Taiwan is based at Kaohsiung. They are supported by Philippino Recollects from the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno.

See also

• Augustinians
• Bridgittines
• Order of the Canons Regular of Premontre; Norbertines founded by St. Norbert (1120)
• Catholic Encyclopaedia article - now very outdated

The Augustinians, named after Saint Augustine of Hippo (died AD 430), are several Roman Catholic monastic orders and congregations of both men and women living according to a guide to religious life known as the Rule of Saint Augustine. ... The Bridgettine or Briggittine order. ... The Premonstratensians, also called Norbertines, and in England the White Canons (from the color of their habit) are a Christian religious order of Augustinian Canons founded at Prémontré near Laon in 1120 by Saint Norbert, afterwards archbishop of Magdeburg. ...

External links

• The Augustinian Recollects
• International Order of St. Augustine
• Text of the Rule of St. Augustine
• Catholic Encyclopedia entry for the "Hermits of St Augustine"
• Augustinian Canons of Stift Klosterneuburg in Austria
• Order of the Hermit Friars of St. Augustine (O.S.A.)

This article includes content derived from the public domain Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge, 1914. The public domain comprises the body of all creative works and other knowledge—writing, artwork, music, science, inventions, and others—in which no person or organization has any proprietary interest. ... The Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge is a 1914 religious encyclopedia, published in thirteen volumes. ...