A significant leadership change is taking place within the Order of St. Augustine, impacting the global community of English-speaking provinces.
The Rev. Kevin DePrinzio Steps into a Pivotal Role in Rome
VILLANOVA, Pa. (September 12, 2025) — Villanova University’s vice president for Mission and Ministry, the Rev. Kevin DePrinzio, OSA, PhD, has been selected to serve on the General Council of the Order of St. Augustine. Father DePrinzio is set to begin a six-year term as assistant general for English-speaking provinces, with his new duties commencing immediately in Rome. His appointment comes from the recently installed Prior General, the Rev. Joseph L. Farrell, OSA, STL, STD, ’85 VSB, ’19 MS.
The General Council, composed of elected members, plays a crucial role in guiding the Order’s spiritual, governance, and mission-related activities. Villanova’s President, the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, expressed mixed emotions about the transition, stating, “While it is bittersweet for our campus community, we are beyond excited for Father Kevin, the Augustinians and the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova as he transitions into this important new role within the Order.”
Father DePrinzio’s Impact at Villanova University
Since assuming the role of vice president for Mission and Ministry in 2020, Father DePrinzio has significantly contributed to Villanova’s adherence to its Augustinian Catholic ethos. With over two decades of experience as an educator and administrator, he has been pivotal in launching and overseeing various pastoral and academic initiatives. These have included programs focused on Augustinian heritage, contemporary issues through Catholic Social Teaching, and fulfilling the spiritual needs of the university’s diverse community.
His involvement extended to academia as an assistant professor in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies and as an active participant in Villanova’s The Augustinian Institute.
A Career Dedicated to Service
Before his tenure at Villanova, Father DePrinzio served as the vocation director for the Augustinian friars in the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova. His career also includes roles as a campus minister and adjunct professor at Merrimack College, and as an educator and minister at Monsignor Bonner High School in Drexel Hill, Pa.
Father DePrinzio’s educational background is comprehensive, having earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from St. Joseph’s University, followed by Master of Divinity and Master of Arts degrees from Washington Theological Union. He further advanced his studies with a Master of Philosophy and a Doctorate in Theology from the Catholic University of America.
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