Las Posadas
Dec. 16, 2011

The traditional Mexican Posada procession of re-enacting Mary and Joseph searching for an inn, serves to heighten current day immigration issues. Participants marched from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Center to St. Peter's Church in downtown Chicago.

To find out more read: “Posada” Gives Witness to Immigration Reform

Immigration Vigil
Dec. 13, 2011

Viatorians co-sponsor a prayer vigil that started at the Chicago Methodist Temple and continued with a candlelit procession to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Center.

Photos courtesy of Erin Marie Hoyt

To find out more read: Viatorians Shine Light on Immigration Reform

Bridges Retreat
Dec. 1 and 2, 2011
Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat Center, Barrington, IL

Saint Viator and St. Martin de Porres high school students gather for a retreat aimed at building bridges and talking about issues like racism, discrimination and diversity.

To find out more read: Bridges Retreat Leads Students to Reach Across Barriers

St. Viator Day 2011 Celebrations
Oct. 21, 2011
Arlington Heights, Chicago, Las Vegas, Bogotá and Kyoto

Viatorians around the world celebrate their patron in many different ways. In Arlington Heights, Saint Viator High School students attend Mass before members of the Querbes Scholars program interview professed and lay associate Viatorians. In Chicago and Las Vegas, St. Viator parishes hold “Taste of St. Viator” festivals, celebrating the different cultures of parishioners. In Bogotá, Colegio San Viator students begin their day at Mass before heading outside for a parade.  While in Kyoto, Japan, students and parishioners celebrate the 60th anniversary of the school and parish founded by the Viatorians.

To find out more read: From Bogota to Las Vegas to Chicago, Viatorians Honor Their Patron

50th anniversary of the Foundation of Colombia
Sept. 23, 2011
Colegio San Viator, Bogotá, Colombia

Viatorians returned to Bogotá to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Foundation of Colombia. Fr. James Crilly, CSV, one of the three founding missionaries, returned for the milestone celebration. The opening Mass drew 1,500 people from the school community and surrounding parishes staffed by Viatorians.

To find out more read: Colombia 50 Years Later: Viatorians Remain Committmed

St. Martin de Porres High School Opening Family Picnic
Sept. 10, 2011
Waukegan, IL

Students and their families gather with faculty and administration for the first picnic to celebrate the start of the new year. New President Preston Kendall also greeted the school community.

Interfaith 9/11 prayer service for peace
Sept. 11, 2011
North School Park

Members of the Children of Abraham Coalition mount a community prayer service, joining with the Temple Chai in Long Grove, the Islamic Education Center in Glendale Heights, Masjid Al-Huda in Schaumburg, and Saint Viator High School and the Viatorian Community, both in Arlington Heights.

Querbes Day Prayer Service
Sept. 3, 2011
Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL

Viatorians from the Chicago/Arlington Heights Region remember the deceased priest and brothers during an annual trip to the cemetery on the anniversary of the death of Fr. Louis Querbes, founder of the religious order.

2nd Annual Viatorian Youth Congress
August 1-4, 2011

Techny, IL

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SVHS 2011 Grad Volunteers in Belize
July 2011

Matt Letke volunteers to help the Viatorians meet the needs of parishioners of St. Francis Xavier Church in Corozal Town, Belize. read article

Sacred Heart Church and Hearts of Hope Mission
Pembroke Township
July 19, 2011

Associates Michelle and Ken Barrie from the Bourbonnais/Kankakee Region lead local high school students on the 8th annual Hearts of Hope Mission, helping residents in Pembroke Township.

Provincial Assembly 2011
July 5-7, 2011
Arlington Heights, IL

Ordination to the Priesthood of Jason Nesbit
June 4, 2011
Maternity BVM Church
Bourbonnais, IL

Ordination to the Priesthood of Moises Mesh
May 28, 2011
St. Francis Xavier Church
Corozal, Belize

Second Viatorian General Assembly
February 2-9, 2011
Held in Bogota, Colombia

Meeting of religious and associates from the International Viatorian Community - all Provinces and Foundations represented

Profession of First Vows
September 1, 2010
Province Center Chapel, Arlington Heights, IL

Br. Dan Lydon professes his first vows during the celebration of Mass with family, friends and the Viatorian Community.

Queen of Heaven Cemetery 2010
August 28, 2010

A prayer service in honor of Fr. Louis Querbes and all deceased Viatorians is held in Hillside, IL for the Arlington Heights/Chicago Region.

Provincial Assembly 2010
July 6-8, 2010
Las Vegas, NV

First time the annual Viatorian meeting is held in Las Vegas.  The theme of the meeting is “Ministry in the 21st Century.”  Includes tours of the three parishes where the Viatorians minister today in the Las Vegas-Henderson region.

Perpetual Vows
June 19, 2010
St. James Church in Arlington Heights, IL

Br. Daniel Tripamer professes his perpetual vows as a Viatorian.

Ordination to the Diaconate
June 5, 2010
Maternity BVM Church, Bourbonnais, IL

Bishop Jacques Berthelet, CSV, from the Diocese of Saint-Jean-Longueuil, Canada, ordains Br. Jason Nesbit and Br. Moises Mesh to the Diaconate.

Earthquake in Haiti
January 12, 2010

The main building of the Viatorians in Haiti is the Villa Manrèse located in Port-au-Prince.  Villa Manrèse was destroyed in the earthquake and at least five employees and two guests were killed at the facility.  Please keep the people of Haiti in your prayers!

St. Viator Day 2009
October 21, 2009

St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights, IL, the Province Center in Arlington Heights, IL and St. Viator Church in Las Vegas, NV.

Celebrations of Mass, prayer services and dinner to honor St. Viator, the patron of the Viatorian Community

Querbes Day 2009
September 1, 2009
Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL

Prayer services for Querbes and all deceased Viatorians led by Fr. Bill Carpenter to kick off the Querbesian year in the Arlington Heights/Chicago region

Provincial Assembly
Jul 7-9, 2009
Arlington Heights, IL

Annual meeting of the U.S. Viatorian Community – includes presentations, meetings, discussions and social events

Associate Commitment Ceremonies
Jul 7, 2009
Arlington Heights during the Provincial Assembly

Sep 9, 2009
Las Vegas, NV during Fr. Querbes Day Mass

First commitments and renewals as lay associates in the Viatorian Community

Vourles Celebrations
Aug 29 - Sep 1, 2009
Vourles and Lyons, France

150th anniversary of Fr. Louis Querbes’ death - kick-off celebrations for the Querbesian year

Provincials for the Province of Chicago
Present day back to 1882