The Congregation of St. Basil, also known as the Basilian Fathers, is a community of priests, students for the priesthood, and lay associates. It is an apostolic community whose members profess simple vows. The Basilians seek the glory of God, especially in the works of education and evangelization. In the early 19th century the Basilian Fathers' educational and pastoral work brought them to a variety of locations in Canada and the United States.