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Two New Basilian Priests Ordained in Tlalpan

The Congregation of St. Basil joyfully celebrated the ordinations of Fr. Julio César Martínez Chávez, CSB and Fr. José de Jesús Rodríguez Pérez, CSB in Tlalpan, Mexico City! […]

Basilian Scholastics Gather in Tlalpan

Basilian Scholastics are gathering in Tlalpan, Mexico City for their annual Scholastic Gathering. This year’s theme centers around Christus Vivit (“Christ Is Alive”), Pope Francis’s Apostolic Exhortation to young people […]

Basilians Welcome Two Novices in Tehuacán, Mexico

Fr. Maurice Restivo, CSB received two novices—Ciro Alfonso Cárdenas Balaguera (Colombia) and Fabien Mwehu Itondo (Mexico)—into the Basilian Novitiate at Casa San Felipe in Tehuacán, Mexico. Please keep Ciro and […]

Basilians Welcome New Lay Associate

This weekend at St. Basil’s Parish in Toronto, Mark Kua made his formal commitment to the Basilian Lay Associates—choosing to live out his faith through prayer, service, and community alongside […]

David S. Basil Ordained to the Diaconate

Surrounded by loved ones, fellow Basilians, and the faithful, David S. Basil was ordained to the diaconate at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston, Texas—marking a profound step […]

Fr. Dennis Noelke CSB Honored at Catholic Central Alumni Dinner for Lifetime of Service

More than 200 alumni, faculty, and friends of Catholic Central came together at St. Mary’s Cultural Center in Livonia for the annual Alumni Dinner. Among the evening’s highlights was the […]

Fr. Kevin Storey CSB Reflects on Personal Encounter with Pope Leo XIV on CBC

When Father Kevin Storey, CSB, met with Cardinal Robert Prevost during a routine visit to the Vatican, he had no idea he was speaking with the future pope. The Superior […]

Basilians Rejoice: Viva Papa Leo XIV!

Today, we join in the joyous celebration of the election of Pope Leo XIV. As members of the Basilian community, we stand united in prayer, asking God to guide and […]

Fr. Dan Porter, CSB, Celebrates 50th Ordination Anniversary

Fr. Dan Porter, CSB celebrates 50 years of priestly ministry—a lifetime of faithful service, guidance, and devotion to God and His people. The Basilian community gathered at Dillon House in […]

Superior General Kevin Storey, CSB Visits the Basilian Fathers in Riohacha, La Guajira, Colombia

Superior General Fr. Kevin Storey, CSB, accompanied by Fr. Pedro Miguel Mora Medina CSB, and Fr. J. Huber CSB, recently visited the Basilian community in Riohacha, La Guajira, Colombia. Nestled […]

Basilians Mourn the Passing of Pope Francis

With deep sorrow and abiding love, the Basilian community mourns the passing of our Holy Father. Our long history of fidelity to the papacy empowers us in prayer as we […]

Basilians Worldwide Mark the 2025 Triduum

From Toronto to Windsor, Rochester to Colombia and Mexico, our communities gathered by candlelight to mourn the Cross and rejoice in the empty tomb. We give thanks for the grace […]

Fr. Morgan Rice CSB: A Reflection on St. Patrick

Happy St. Patrick’s day! Fr. Morgan Rice, CSB, talks about how faith isn’t something to be forced—it’s something to be discovered. Just like St. Patrick helped others see God in their everyday […]

President Dr. John Cappucci Receives King Charles III Coronation Medal

Assumption University proudly announced that its president, Dr. John Cappucci, has been awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal. This national honor recognizes Canadians who have made significant contributions […]

Basilian Schools Make History: Catholic Central and St. Thomas Raise Over $2 Million for Tuition Assistance

Two Basilian schools—Detroit Catholic Central (Novi, MI.) and St. Thomas High School (Houston, TX.)—have made history, each surpassing the $1 million mark in their respective tuition assistance fundraisers. These remarkable […]

Basilians Worldwide Celebrate Ash Wednesday

From schools to parishes to universities, from Colombia to Houston, Detroit and Toronto, Basilians around the world begin the Lenten journey together. Ash Wednesday is a time of reflection, repentance, […]

A New Sacred Space at St. Anne: The Rev. Jay Walsh, CSB Memorial Rosary Chapel – Houston, TX.

A touching ceremony led by Fr. David Zapalac and Dcn. Thad Kudela was enhanced by a performance delivered by St. Anne School Choir, while the St. Anne School Ambassadors handed […]

Archbishop +J. Michael Miller’s Resignation Accepted; Archbishop +Richard W. Smith Appointed as Vancouver’s Next Archbishop – Vancouver, BC.

After more than 16 years of leading the Archdiocese of Vancouver, Archbishop +J. Michael Miller CSB, having reached the age of 75 in 2021 and having submitted his resignation in […]

Basilians Celebrate Opening School Mass in Riohacha – La Guajira, COL.

Fr. Eduard Alexis Guerrero Carrillo, CSB, and Fr. Carlos Arturo Rodríguez Marciales, CSB, celebrated the opening Eucharist with students, teachers, and staff at Institución Educativa Eusebio Septimio Mari in Riohacha, […]

Basilian Superiors and General Council Concelebrate Eucharist at Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe – Mexico City, MX.

Yesterday, our Superiors, Rectors, and the General Council concelebrated the Eucharist in the Chapel of Saint Joseph at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Superior General Kevin Storey, CSB, […]

Basilian Superiors and Rectors Gather for Annual Workshop with the General Council – Tlalpan, MX.

Please keep our Superiors and Rectors in your prayers as they gather in Tlalpan, Mexico City (Feb 4-6) for their annual Workshop with the General Council. Swipe to see moments […]

Fr. John Huber, CSB, Concelebrates All-School Mass at Aquinas Institute – Rochester, NY.

Fr. John Huber, CSB, returned to Aquinas Institute in Rochester, NY, to concelebrate an All-School Mass. Having served as a teacher at Aquinas from 1991 to 1995, Fr. Huber’s presence […]

Fr. Patrick Fulton, CSB: On Artificial Intelligence – Novi MI.

Robots should enhance our divine potential, not replace or compete with it. Fr. Patrick Fulton CSB, Principal of Detroit Catholic Central High School in Novi, talks about how we as […]

Deacons Osman Enrique De La Hoz Escorcia and Eduard Alexis Guerrero Carrillo Ordained to the Priesthood – Bogotá, COL.

Congratulations to Deacons Osman Enrique De La Hoz Escorcia, CSB, and Eduard Alexis Guerrero Carrillo, CSB, on their joyful Ordination to the Priesthood, celebrated last week at Our Lady of […]

Fr. Bill May, CSB: The True Gift of Christmas – Toronto, ON.

The people in your life are your true Christmas gift. This year, Fr. Bill May, CSB shares his thoughts on what makes Christmas truly meaningful. On behalf of The Congregation, […]

David Francis Semivule Basil, CSB Professes Final Vows – Houston, TX.

Congratulations to David Francis Semivule Basil, CSB, on the joyous occasion of his Final Profession of Vows, celebrated this Monday in the Chapel of St. Basil at the University of […]

Becky Dowdy, St. Thomas Highschool: The Relationship Between Faith and Science – Houston, TX.

Faith and science work together, more often than you think! Rebecca (Becky) Dowdy, Dean of Science St. Thomas Highschool in Houston, Texas, sheds light on how a Basilian education […]

Two Basilians Ordained Into Priesthood and Diaconate – Medellín, COL.

This weekend, we celebrated the Priestly Ordination of Anderson Fabián Úsuga Giraldo, CSB, and the Diaconal Ordination of Marlon Andrés Rincón Moreno, CSB. Let us continue to pray for Anderson […]

The Congregation Celebrates It’s 202nd Birthday – Toronto, ON.

Today we celebrate our 202nd birthday! The General Council reflects on our Congregation’s history and reminds us that sometimes, getting older isn’t a bad thing. We sincerely thank everyone for […]

Fr. David Katulski, CSB, Honored with Gold Cross Piis Meritis at Knights of Malta Mass

This Wednesday, Fr. David Katulski CSB, was honored at the Knights of Malta Mass with the prestigious Gold Cross Piis Meritis. This order of merit, established in 1920, recognizes exceptional […]

Fr. Norman Tanck, CSB: On Family – Toronto, ON.

“A family is the foundation of the soul.” Fr Normal Tanck, CSB discusses the importance of family in fostering a Catholic view of life and the irreplaceable role it […]

Notre Dame Learning Center: Empowering Rochester’s Youth for 2 Decades – Rochester, NY.

Located in Rochester, New York, the Notre Dame Learning Center (NDLC) has grown into a vital resource for the city’s youth, particularly those navigating economic challenges and academic gaps. A […]

Detroit Catholic Central Shamrocks Triumph in 80th Annual Boys’ Bowl – Novi, MI.

Catholic Central kicked off Boys’ Bowl weekend with a festive start, featuring the Shamrock Shuffle in the morning, followed by the Boys’ Bowl Assembly. Art students proudly unveiled the annual […]

Boys’ Orphanage Named in Honor of Fr. Joseph Trovato CSB, Set to Open This Year.

In a rural region of St. Ann Parish, Jamaica, two new orphanages will soon provide safe homes for 70 boys and girls, paying tribute to the late Father Joseph Trovato, […]

Fr. Maurice Restivo, CSB: On Climate Change – Houston, TX.

Caring for the environment has more benefits than you think! Fr. Maurice Restivo, CSB, a Basilian priest, discusses how a Catholic approach helps us see the bigger picture of our […]

Nativity Academy Houston: Supporting Success in Houston’s Low-Income Communities

Since 2016, Nativity Academy in Houston has been working to provide quality Catholic education to low-income families. Starting with pre-kindergarten, the school has been expanding by one grade each year, […]

Fr. Steven Huber, CSB: Why Education for All Matters – Houston, TX.

“The community is only as strong as its least educated.” Fr. Steven Huber CSB, Associate Pastor at St. Anne’s Parish Houston in Houston, Texas, and a Basilian, discusses the importance […]

Fr. Mark Gazin, CSB: On Marriage – Houston, TX.

“The Church is a community which guides and brings people together.” Fr. Mark Gazin CSB, discusses how the Catholic approach to marriage creates a life-long partnership built on mutual love […]

Fr. Warren Schmidt: On Reconciliation – Edmonton, AB.

“Reconciliation is a process that unites people once divided.” As we reflect on Truth and Reconciliation Day, Fr. Schmidt, CSB, provides insight into the ongoing nature of restoring justice to […]

The Global Freedom Project: Imitating the Forest to Transform Haitian Agriculture

Roger Gietzen’s faith-inspired journey to Haiti began in 2015 with a deep desire to make a lasting difference. In 2017, he had founded the Global Freedom Project (GFP); a nonprofit […]

Scholarships Haiti Project: Providing Education for Haiti’s Future

Haiti, a nation with a literacy rate of just 61%, has long struggled with inadequate education systems and a lack of resources. In this challenging environment, where 80% of the […]

Basilian Community Celebrates the Ordination of 2 New Priests and 2 Deacons – Tehuacán, MX.

On Saturday 14, September 2024, our confrères Erick de Jesús Enríquez Gutiérrez, CSB and José Adán Gómez Villalvazo, CSB were ordained into the priesthood. Julio César Martínez Chávez, CSB and […]

“Be the Good.” – St. Michael’s College School Students Build Character Through Sport – Toronto, ON.

Pat Daly, Principal of St. Michael’s College School explains the school’s renewed emphasis on meaningful service, and coaching character through sports. This Wednesday, CP24 interviewed St. Michael’s College School students and […]

Global Health Charities: Saving Lives One Kit at a Time – Novi, MI.

Since 1990, Patricia Williams has been on a mission to create a lasting global impact in healthcare. Having spent much of her life living in Asia, her passion for healthcare […]

George and Mary Turek Hall of Science: A New Chapter in a Nearly 100-year Mission of Education and Evangelization – Novi, MI.

On Sunday, August 11, 2024, hundreds of Detroit Catholic Central School community members gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the George and Mary Turek Hall of Science, a 57,000-square-foot […]

Faith in Action: The Catholic Newman Community’s Impact on Campus and Beyond

At the University of Rochester, the Catholic Newman Community dedicates its efforts to fostering a balanced relationship between faith and reason. A recipient of the Basilian Human Development Grant, Newman […]

Basilian Deacons Promote Vocations – Santa Marta, COL.

This week, Deacons Osman De La Hoz Escorcia, CSB and Eduard Guerrero Carrillo, CSB travelled to the Diocese of Santa Marta in northern Colombia (the oldest Diocese in Colombia, established […]

Enduring the Storm: The Resilience of Basilian Education – Houston, TX.

As Hurricane Beryl descended on Houston, the city braced itself for the unknown. The storm’s winds mercilessly whipped tiles off roofs, uprooted trees, and cut power to countless homes. Amidst […]

Julio César Martínez Chávez, CSB and José de Jesús Rodríguez Pérez, CSB Profess Final Vows – Tlalpan, MX.

Last weekend, Julio César Martínez Chávez, CSB and José de Jesús Rodríguez Pérez, CSB professed their final vows in the Chapel of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Tlalpan, Mexico City. […]

The 4th Basilian Latin American Summit: A Call to Unite and Care for Our Common Home

Excursion through the Department of Boyacá, north of Bogotá. The site of the Latin American Summit was the town of Villa de Leyva, in Boyacá. This year, the 4th […]