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Sisters of St. Basil the Great Stand Strong in their Faith

Sisters of St. Basil the Great Stand Strong in their Faith

October 4, 2023
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A brave group of sisters received our 2023-2024 Lumen Christi Award.  They are the Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great, and they have…

Our 21st Global Sisters Report article by Basilian Sisters Plus 6 by reporters

Our 21st Global Sisters Report article by Basilian Sisters Plus 6 by reporters

October 4, 2023
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I had the opportunity to be among two million young people in Lisbon where World Youth Day took place from August 2-6. I participated as…

Finalist for Catholic Extension's 2023 Lumen Christi Award

Finalist for Catholic Extension’s 2023 Lumen Christi Award

October 4, 2023
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The Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great have been named a Finalist for Catholic Extension’s 2023 Lumen Christi Award. This year’s field of 41…

A trip down Memory Lane

A trip down Memory Lane

August 27, 2023
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Video Credit:  Oleh Kondrat

“Vacation with God.  Faith, Hope, Love”: Summer Camp for Children in Philadelphia

“Vacation with God. Faith, Hope, Love”: Summer Camp for Children in Philadelphia

July 9, 2023
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On June 26-30, 2023 a Summer Camp for Children “Vacation with God: Faith, Hope, Love” was held at the Basilian Spirituality Center in Jenkintown, PA….

Catholic Extension has announced the 2023-2024 Lumen Christi Award nominees

Catholic Extension has announced the 2023-2024 Lumen Christi Award nominees

June 22, 2023
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The inspiring stories of this year’s Lumen Christi Award nominees are as varied as the Church itself. Since its inception in 1978, the Lumen Christi…

Amid war, Basilian sisters are 'praying, healing, life-giving presence in world,'

Amid war, Basilian sisters are ‘praying, healing, life-giving presence in world,’

June 22, 2023
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JENKINTOWN, Pa. (OSV News) — Amid the war in Ukraine, Basilian sisters strive “to be a praying, healing and life-giving presence in this world,” Mother…

Sr. Judith Thaddeus Piszyk, OSBM 1929 - 2023

Sr. Judith Thaddeus Piszyk, OSBM 1929 – 2023

May 4, 2023
Posted in: Events, News, Obituaries

Sister Judith Thaddeus Pisyk (given name Janina Stefania Piszyk) was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 3, 1929; a daughter of the late Peter Piszyk and Anna Marczak Piszyk, she…