+ Eternal Memory Sr. Yosafata (Olena) Bril, OSBM
June 27, 2019, Sister Yosaphata (Olena) Bril, OSBM from the Provinces of the Holy Trinity, Ukraine, was called home to the Lord in the 87th year of her life, having lived 43 years in the monastery.
Sister Mahdalyna Vytvytsla, OSBM Defends Her Doctoral Dissertation
On June 20, 2019 within the walls of the Papal Oriental Institute in Rome, in the school of canon law , Sister Mahdalyna Vytvytska, OSBM defended her doctoral dissertation on the topic of “Diakonia and autonomy of monastic sisters based on the example of the Order of Saint Basil the Great in accord with Canon 415 of the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches”.
Basilian Sisters of the Most Holy Trinity Province in Ukraine Celebrate 25th Jubilees of Monastic Life on the Feast of the Holy Trinity
The Feast of the Holy Trinity is always a special holy day for the community of Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great in Ukraine, since it is the Province’s Feast day. On that day each Sister offers prayers of gratitude to our Lord for the gift of life, the gift of her vocation to consecrated life and all the gifts and blessings which the Lord so generously sends to each individual Sister. It is a distinct day when Sisters’ monastic jubilees are traditionally marked and celebrated.
A Basilian Legacy Continues
Sister Mary Bernarda Arkatin, OSBM, (1922 - 2019) a member of the Order of the Sisters of Saint Basil the Great, Jesus Lover of Humanity Province, initiated and continued summer journeys of goodwill to the needy, orphaned and handicapped of Ukraine for more than 20 years.
Celebrating 100 Years of Life - Sr. Olha Ladzhun, OSBM, Most Holy Trinity Province in Ukraine
June 10, 2019 was a distinct day for the entire community of Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great, because on that date, through the grace of God, Sister Olha (Mariia) Ladzhun celebrated her 100th day of life – becoming the oldest Sister of our Order. Sisters from all corners of our Province traveled to the city of Khust, prayerfully thanking the Lord for bestowing the gifts of life and vocation to Sister Olha. All greeted Sister Olha, congratulating her on this special occasion and thanking her for her faithful and self-sacrificing service for Our Lord and His people throughout her 84 years of monastic life.
Future meeting of XI General Chapter
Elected international delegates of the Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great will be holding their XI General Chapter, July 8 – 19, 2019 St. Josaphat Ukrainian Collegium Rome Italy.
His Beatitude Sviataslav Shevchuk Visits the Basilians at Fox Chase
On May 20, 2019, the Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great, Jesus, Lover of Humanity Province, were honored to welcome His Beatitude Sviataslav Shevchuk to their Motherhouse in Fox Chase, Pa.