Current Ministries
"In reality we have been created to be an instrument which gives glory to God." —Saint Basil the Great
St. Basil Support Ministry
Helping those in need
The St. Basil Support Ministry was created by the Sisters at the end of 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Support Ministry provides food, clothing, toiletries, and other necessities to those in need. The Support Ministry also works closely with the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia’s Good Samaritan Food Pantry, located at 833 N. Franklin Street in Philadelphia, across from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Visit our Facebook page.
Manor College
Offering a personalized education in a Basilian environment
Manor College was Founded by the Jesus, Lover of Humanity Province in 1947 and is the only Ukrainian Catholic institution of higher education in the United States. Manor’s Basilian environment fosters personal growth, while its curriculum instills understanding of scientific, humanistic, and ethical principles.
The 2017 Manor College Commencement
Basilian Spirituality Center
Sharing the rich heritage of Eastern Christian Spirituality
The Basilian Spirituality Center was founded in 2000 to share the rich heritage of Eastern Christian Spirituality through reflection, prayer, and learning. Programs range from iconography to retreats for students and clergy, women’s discussion groups, prayer weekends, and individual spiritual direction. Check out the Spirituality Center on Facebook.
From the Icon Workshop
CATECHESIS
Handing on the Catholic faith to the next generation
The Sisters of the Jesus, Lover of Humanity Province began teaching catechesis within the first week of arriving in the United States in 1911. Today, more than a century later, they continue handing on the Catholic faith to the next generation. Sisters are active in catechesis at parishes, summer camps, and other programs for youth.
SUMMER CAMPS
Helping children grow in faith while having fun
The Jesus, Lover of Humanity Province hosts an annual summer camp for children which offers participants the chance to grow in faith while having fun and making new friends. The camps are structured thematically on topics like the Bible, the sacraments, and the moral principles that shape Catholic life.
