St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish Bids Farewell to Fr. Morgan Rice, CSB
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish bids farewell to Fr. Morgan Rice, CSB as he prepared to move to Toronto, Ontario for his appointment to St. Basil’s Catholic Parish. On Saturday, May […]
Read MoreCross Raised Atop New Chapel at St. John Fisher College
On Tuesday, June 6, the gold-plated copper cross was raised nearly 100 feet and placed atop of the new Hermance Family Chapel of St. Basil the Great at St. John […]
Read MoreThe Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies Honours Former Librarian, Fr. Donald Finlay, CSB
The Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies (PIMS) recognized Fr. Donald Finlay’s, CSB years of service to the Institute as its librarian by naming the reference room in his honour. A […]
Read MoreParks Canada Recognizes the National Historic Significance of Fr. Henry Carr, CSB
Fr. Henry Carr, CSB ensured that Canadian Catholic higher education remained just as relevant in the 21st century as it was in the early 20th century by placing an importance […]
Read MoreFr. Thomas Dugan, CSB Awarded President’s Medal for Service
Congratulations to Fr. Thomas Dugan, CSB, who was awarded St. John Fisher College’s President’s Medal for his Service to the Basilian Missions. The award was presented by President Gerald J. […]
Read MoreRain Doesn’t Dampen Basil Bowl Spirits
It was promising all along to be another fun annual Father & Son event at St. Michael’s College School in Toronto, Ontario, with no shortage of games and activities on […]
Read MoreKevin Mannara, CSB Professes Final Vows and Ordained to the Diaconate
As a Basilian moves through the process of initial formation, a key moment is the profession of final vows, when he makes a permanent commitment to the Congregation and the Church. […]
Read More“St. Basil’s Boys” Reunion at the University of Notre Dame
In the spirited life of the three North American high schools and their united Basil Bowl brotherhood, another first-ever experience has recently been the occasion of proud triumph and happy celebration. […]
Read MoreWatch Live: Mass of Final Profession and Ordination to the Diaconate for Kevin Mannara, CSB
The Congregation of St. Basil calls Kevin Joseph Victor Mannara, CSB to Final Profession and the Order of Deacon. You’re invited to join the Basilian community and watch these events […]
Read MoreFr. Jamie Abercrombie, CSB Receives Community Service Award
Fr. Jamie Abercrombie, CSB was honoured with a prestigious Community Service Leadership Award from the Fort Bend County Hispanic Heritage Forum for his work within the community as a Basilian. […]
Read MoreFr. D’Souza Visits University of St. Thomas to Mark 70th Anniversary
The University of St. Thomas, in celebration of its 70th anniversary of founding by the Basilian Fathers, invited Fr. Mario D’Souza, CSB to its campus in Houston, Texas to share his knowledge […]
Read MoreKevin Mannara, CSB Shares Significance of Assumption Church in Heritage Matters
In a special MyOntario edition of Heritage Matters, Kevin Mannara, CSB explores how the term symbolkirchen, a symbol bearing church, applies to Assumption Church. Ontario Heritage Trust invited Ontarians to […]
Read MoreBasilian Scholastics Host Vocation Discernment Retreat Day
Basilian scholastics welcomed nine young men who were interested in exploring a vocation to religious life in Houston, Texas. The scholastics led a Vocation Discernment Retreat Day at the new […]
Read MoreBasilian Scholastics Attend Los Angeles Religious Education Congress
For the third year, Basilian scholastics had the opportunity to participate in the largest annual gathering of Catholics in the United States. Basilian scholastics, Oscar Carbajal Garcia, CSB, Steven Huber, […]
Read MoreBasilians Celebrate Opening of Keon House
On Monday, February 20, the Basilian community gathered to celebrate the opening of Keon House, the Basilian residence located on the University of St. Thomas campus in Houston, Texas. In […]
Read MoreBasilian High Schools Ranked Among Top Catholic Schools
Once again the two American Basilian high schools were rated among the top Catholic schools in their states. The schools received the following rankings in Niche’s 2017 review: Detroit Catholic […]
Read MoreBasilians Welcome New Postulants in Colombia
The Basilian community welcomed three new postulants on January 25, the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. Osman Enrique de la Oz, Wilson Alberto Timiná, and Andrés Camilo Briñez […]
Read MoreBasilian High Schools “Faceoff” in Latest Basil Bowl
At long last, the Basil Bowl brotherhood between Basilian high schools has found the opportunity to rejoice in “the good ole hockey game.” Over the weekend of January 13-14, 2017, […]
Read MoreSaint Basil Coffee Raises $500,000 for Basilian and Other Catholic Missions
Saint Basil Coffee has now given one-half million dollars in contributions to the Basilian and other select Catholic missions. The organization surpassed this significant milestone with a recent $5,000 contribution […]
Read MoreBasilian Scholastics Receive Minor Ministries in Colombia
On January 2, the Feast of St. Basil, four Basilian scholastics were installed in the Ministry of the Lector. Father Francisco Amico, CSB presided over the installation ceremony in Colombia. […]
Read MoreFather “Q” Johnson, CSB Celebrates 50 Years of Priestly Service
Father Quentin “Q” Johnson, CSB celebrated his 50th Jubilee of ordination on December 10 with a Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Windsor, Ontario, followed by a […]
Read MoreBasil Bowl Activities Continue this November
The month of November has teemed not only with study and learning, but also with lots of Basil Bowl fun and camaraderie in our three North American high schools. For […]
Read MoreBasilian Youth Camp Brings Together Youth from Colombian Cities
The second National Basilian Youth Camp brought together 68 youth from the cities of Cali and Medellín in Colombia. The camp took place at Bethany farm in the municipality of […]
Read MoreHelp Saint Basil Coffee Reach $500,000 in Contributions
Saint Basil Coffee is excited to reach a major milestone in its mission to help those most in need to rise out of poverty. Since its founding in 2007, it […]
Read MoreWATCH: Remembering The Confrères Who Served
This Remembrance Day, residents of the Cardinal Flahiff Centre remember all those who answered the call to serve including its residents: Fathers Howard Keon, CSB, Edwin Kline, CSB; and Jack […]
Read MoreCamp Micah Prepares Young People to be Peace and Justice Leaders
In late August, about 60 young people nurtured their call to leadership for peace and justice as they took part in Camp Micah. This year, the ecumenical camp has become […]
Read MoreBasilians Move in to their New Home on UST Campus
Basilian Scholastics are settling into the new Basilian residence located on the University of St. Thomas campus in Houston, Texas. The residence will be known as Keon House in honour […]
Read MoreBishop Robert Kasun, CSB Warmly Welcomed by Archdiocese of Toronto
“How do you like my new hat?” Bishop Robert Kasun, CSB asked the people of the Archdiocese of Toronto as he adjusted his mitre, opening his homily for the Mass of Welcome. The greeting was […]
Read MoreFather D’Souza Publishes A Catholic Philosophy of Education
Father Mario D’Souza, CSB explores a Catholic philosophy of education in the modern world in his recent book, A Catholic Philosophy of Education: The Church and Two Philosophers, published by […]
Read MorePeace Walk Marks International Day of Peace
To mark the International Day of Peace, four organizations affiliated with the Basilian Centre for Peace and Justice participated in a Blue Scarf Peace Walk. On Sunday, September 18, approximately […]
Read MoreDiocese of Las Cruces Celebrates Many Milestones and Legacy of Bishop Ramírez, CSB
This year marks many milestones for Bishop Emeritus Ricardo Ramírez, CSB, of the Diocese of Las Cruces, as he celebrates his 50th year of ordination, 35 years as a bishop, […]
Read MoreBasilian Brotherhood Shines Brightly at Third Annual Basil Bowl
Over the course of two very colourful and eventful days, September 8-9, 2016, the many facets of Basilian Catholic high school education shone brightly on the campus of St. Michael’s […]
Read MoreSt. Basil’s Catholic Church Celebrates 160 Years of Ministry
For 160 years, St. Basil’s Catholic Church at the University of St. Michael’s College, has served as a meeting place between its neighbours of Toronto’s financial district and the Catholic […]
Read MoreEpiscopal Ordination of Most Rev. Robert Kasun, CSB
Surrounded by his Basilian brothers, newly ordained Auxiliary Bishop, Most Rev. Bob Kasun, CSB, committed to serve the people of the Archdiocese of Toronto. The Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-designate Kasun […]
Read MoreSt. Joseph’s College Opens Women’s Residence
Students have begun moving into St. Joseph’s College’s new Women’s Residence, which celebrated its grand opening on September 3, 2015. Located in the heart of the University of Alberta campus, the […]
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