Basilian Fathers Vocation Office
95 St. Joseph St M5S 2R9 Toronto, ON, Canada

Father Maurice Restivo had considered the priesthood growing up, but by Grade 11 he had put aside the idea. After graduation, he took time off from university because he didn’t feel focused and it was at this time his parish priest approached him and asked if he could give his name to the Director of Vocations. He initially said no, but during a sleepless night six months later he decided he would give the priesthood a try. I liked that the Basilians were a brotherhood. Alt...hough these men were very different from each other, they were brothers, and they knew they were brothers. See link in bio to learn more about Father Maurice Restivo’s formation journey. #basilians #TeachMeGDK #MeetABasilian #teacherpriest #Catholic #PriestLife #ConsecratedLife #discerning #discernment #HolySpirit #prayforvocations #GodsPlan #prayforpriests #vocation #Prayer #religiouslife #calling #ministry

Happy feast day to one of the Basilians’ patron saints, St. Francis of Assisi! Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. - St. Francis of Assisi #feastday #stfrancis #stfrancisofassisi #catholicsaint #patronofanimals #prayforus #basilians #pray #TeachMeGDK #ecology #laudatosi

Today we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Michael, patron saint of St. Michael's College School and University of St. Michael's College. Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray.... #basilians #stmichael #feastday #pray #prayer #Catholic #faith #patronsaints

The Basilian Way of Life is based on a life of community and prayer, and centered on the Eucharist. Learn more about the Basilians' community and prayer life at https://basilian.org//basilian-l/community-and-prayer-life. #basilians #TeachMeGDK #teacherpriest #Catholic #PriestLife #vocations #ConsecratedLife #discerning #discernment #HolySpirit #prayforvocations #GodsPlan #prayforpriests #vocation #Prayer #religiouslife #calling #ministry #diocesan #religiouspriest #religiousorder

The Basilian Fathers’ generosity gave Father Patrick Fulton, CSB an inside look into religious life. He decided to become a priest and now serves as principal of Detroit Catholic Central High School. Meet Basilian, Father Patrick Fulton, CSB. https://basilian.org/.../meet-a.../meet-patrick-fulton-csb #basilians #TeachMeGDK #MeetABasilian #teacherpriest #Catholic #PriestLife #ConsecratedLife #discerning #discernment #HolySpirit #prayforvocations #GodsPlan #prayforpriests #vocation #Prayer #religiouslife #calling #ministry

Nine young men discerning a vocation to the priesthood participated in a virtual vocation retreat hosted by the Basilian Fathers. http://ow.ly/bOpt50DVBxH

When discerning a vocation to religious life, determine the best fit for your talents, gifts, desires, interests, and passions. Discern a vocation to religious life by spending time in prayer, finding a spiritual director, and spend time with members of religious communities. This #Lent, take some time to determine if you're being called to religious life. Read our blog on 'How do you discern a vocation to religious life?' at http://ow.ly/AzzZ50DPc1j. #Catholic #PriestLife #discerning #discernment #HolySpirit #prayforvocations #GodsPlan #prayforpriests #vocation #Prayer #religiouslife #calling #ministry #JesusChrist #religiousorder #basilians #TeachMeGDK #ConsecratedLife

For those trying to choose a religious order, Jesus provides a blueprint: choose a religious order by searching for Christ in the way, the truth, and the life. Read our blog on 'How do I choose a religious order?' https://basilian.org//09/09/how-do-i-choose-a-religious-or #Catholic #PriestLife #discerning #discernment #HolySpirit #prayforvocations #GodsPlan #prayforpriests #vocation #Prayer #religiouslife #calling #ministry #JesusChrist #TheWayTheTruthTheLife #religiousorder

Please join the Basilian Fathers in praying for the men taking part in the Basilian virtual vocation retreat this weekend. Heavenly Father, At the transfiguration of Jesus, you said, This is my beloved Son. Listen to him. (Mk 9:7)... In every age you call men to listen and serve the Church in the vocations of Religious Life and the Priesthood. May we who have embraced the cross, live our calling faithfully and joyfully that others may see that you give a peace that is beyond all understanding. Bless those who have the courage to listen to your word, to explore and be open to your plan for love and life. Send your Spirit upon them to confirm those who would serve your Church and to love your people. We make our prayer through Christ our Lord. #basilians #TeachMeGDK #MeetABasilian #teacherpriest #Catholic #PriestLife #ConsecratedLife #discerning #discernment #HolySpirit #prayforvocations #GodsPlan #prayforpriests #vocation #Prayer #religiouslife #calling #ministry

As a Basilian, I've had an enormous amount of freedom and resources to grow in my faith and professionally. Father Paul Walsh, CSB, regional superior of the Basilians in Mexico Vocacional Padres Basilianos México, has discovered his current ministry in formation in Mexico provides many more opportunities for education than he thought possible. Learn more about Father Walsh’s formation journey and read his profile in the Meet the Basilians series at http://ow.ly/L5Ul50DjLEo. #basilians #TeachMeGDK #MeetABasilian #teacherpriest #Catholic #PriestLife #ConsecratedLife #discerning #discernment #HolySpirit #prayforvocations #GodsPlan #prayforpriests #vocation #Prayer #religiouslife #calling #ministry

In preparation for his current assignment as pastor of St. Basil's Parish, Toronto, Father Morgan Rice, CSB opened his heart and mind to the new experiences that will come with taking on an administrative role and ministering to a different demographic. As with each appointment, he knew any preconceived notions would be proven wrong and his gifts would be used in unexpected ways. "I have learned to see each appointment as a blessing and graciously do what's asked." he said. L...earn more about Father Rice’s formation journey and read his profile in the Meet the Basilians series at https://basilian.org//meet-a-b/meet-father-morgan-rice-csb. #basilians #TeachMeGDK #MeetABasilian #teacherpriest #Catholic #PriestLife #ConsecratedLife #discerning #discernment #HolySpirit #prayforvocations #GodsPlan #prayforpriests #vocation #Prayer #religiouslife #calling #ministry

Today, on the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord, we invite you to pray for men and women in consecrated life. #Catholic #PriestLife #discerning #discernment #HolySpirit #prayforvocations #GodsPlan #consecratedlife #religiouslife #pray #feastday #feastofthepresentationofourlord

"It is not enough that you love the young; they must know that they are loved." - St. John Bosco, father and teacher of youth. He is one of the Basilians' patron saints #basilians #TeachMeGDK #stjohnbosco #saintjohnbosco #CatholicSaint #feastday #prayforus #pray #catholiceducation #catholicschool

"Love takes up where knowledge leaves off." - St. Thomas Aquinas, one of the Basilians' patron saints, and patron saint of St. Thomas High School and the University of St. Thomas. #basilians #TeachMeGDK #stthomasaquinas #CatholicSaint #feastday #patronofacademics #prayforus #pray #catholiceducation #catholicschool