The Congregation of St. Basil, or the Basilian Fathers, is a community of priests and students for the priesthood. Ours is an active, apostolic community of simple vows, seeking the glory of God in every form of priestly activity compatible with the common life, especially in the works of education and evangelization. Founded in France in the early nineteenth century in the aftermath of the French Revolution, our educational and pastoral work brought us first to a variety of locations in Canada and the United States, and then later to Mexico and Colombia. Our schools, colleges, and parishes express our commitment to Christ the Teacher and our desire to serve in imitation of Him. The Basilian motto “Teach me goodness, discipline, and knowledge” is derived from Psalm 119 (originally Psalm 118).