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Eric Augenstein

Father Eric Augenstein became vocations director for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis in 2013 and is also the Sacramental Minister of St. Agnes Catholic Community in Nashville, Indiana. Ordained a priest in 2004, Fr. Eric has previously served as associate pastor of the Richmond Catholic Community and chaplain of Seton Catholic High School, Richmond, Indiana; pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, New Albany, Indiana; and chaplain of Our Lady of Providence High School, Clarksville, Indiana. He blogs regularly at Cafe St. Isidore: Digital Conversations with a Catholic Priest.

Books

Catholicism

Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

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Books for National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

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Horror Titles for the Halloween Season

In celebration of the Halloween season, we are sharing horror books that are aligned with the themes of the holiday: the sometimes unknown and scary creatures and witches. From classic ghost stories and popular novels that are celebrated today, in literature courses and beyond, to contemporary stories about the monsters that hide in the dark, our list

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