Basilians Worldwide Mark the 2025 Triduum

Ilya Kovalevskiy • April 20, 2025

From Toronto to Windsor, Rochester to Colombia and Mexico, our communities gathered by candlelight to mourn the Cross and rejoice in the empty tomb. We give thanks for the grace of Holy Saturday, as so many were welcomed into the Church through the waters of Baptism.

To all those we’ve walked with this Lent, to all we’ve worshipped with this Easter — thank you. It is our joy and calling to be with you in faith, in hope, and in the light of the Risen Christ.

May your hearts be filled with Easter joy.

Good Friday, Easter Vigil, and Baptisms done by Fr. Morgan Rice CSB in St. Basils Parish, Toronto ON.

 

Fr. George Smith CSB baptizes students, Rochester NY.

 

Good Friday and Easter Vigil in Assumption Parish, Windsor ON.

 

Tehuacán, Puebla, MX.

 

Fr. Erick Gutiérrez CSB and his mission post in Villa del Cielo, Riohacha, La Guajira.

Happy Easter from the Basilian Fathers.

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Ilya Kovalevskiy is the Communications Coordinator for the Basilians, managing digital strategy, content development, and public outreach. He crafts compelling narratives that highlight the Basilians’ mission in education, ministry, and service.