Parish schools in our Church in America

From the very beginning of their presence in the United States, laypeople, priests, and bishops ensured that both children and adults had the opportunity to study in Ukrainian schools. Through these schools, they aimed to preserve the Ukrainian language, religion, spirituality, and culture. 

The arrival of the Basilian Sisters in 1911, the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate in 1935, and the founding of the Missionary Sisters of the Mother of God in 1944 contributed to the development of a wide network of parochial schools across America. These three female 

congregations dedicated much of their time, effort, and work to the growth and formation of schools and educational programs. 

Last year, Metropolitan Borys honored these three monastic communities with the Metropolitan’s Lifetime Service Award. If you want to learn more about the sisters' work and service in education, check out our YouTube channel for related videos: The 2023 Metropolitan’s Lifetime Service Award