A lot happens over the course of 12 months! Across our three regions and our foundation, in our schools, parishes, and ministries, and through the fidelity of our associates, brothers, priests, partners, and young people, we are blessed to be the hands and feet of Christ in so much ministry, prayer, service, and fellowship.
We encourage you to revisit out Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 magazine newsletters for the whole landscape and to explore our growing archive of feature stories, which we started earlier this year.
Now, we invite you to enjoy some of our most engaging articles online, thanks to our friends’ following along on social media and helping sharing our joy.
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July 2, 2025:
Two Good and Faithful Servants Retire as Pastors
This summer, Fr. Richard Rinn, CSV, and Fr. John Peeters, CSV, retired following long-running service to Viatorian parishes.
August 7, 2025:
These Associates Are Certified Innovators of Faith
Through a special professional program and Viatorian financial support, Associates Deborah Perez and Rosy Hartz and St. Viator Catholic Community staff member Jamie Reyburn completed a certificate in faith innovation.
November 25, 2025:
NCYC Youth Hear a Pope Speak their Language
Viatorians and our young people enjoyed a special live videoconference with Pope Leo XIV, who took questions from American teens and spoke to the conference in midwestern accent English.
July 2, 2025:
Two Good and Faithful Servants Retire as Pastors
This summer, Fr. Richard Rinn, CSV, and Fr. John Peeters, CSV, retired following long-running service to Viatorian parishes.
August 7, 2025:
These Associates Are Certified Innovators of Faith
Through a special professional program and Viatorian financial support, Associates Deborah Perez and Rosy Hartz and St. Viator Catholic Community staff member Jamie Reyburn completed a certificate in faith innovation.
November 25, 2025:
NCYC Youth Hear a Pope Speak their Language
Viatorians and our young people enjoyed a special live videoconference with Pope Leo XIV, who took questions from American teens and spoke to the conference in midwestern accent English.
3 Most Engaging Stories on Facebook
September 9, 2025:
Fr. Francis to Arlington Heights: Develop Homelessness Task Force
In a public letter to the mayor and village board, Fr. Mark Francis, CSV, Provincial, criticized ordinances under consideration against basic activities by people experiencing homelessness and instead encouraged a community task force.
October 2, 2025:
Fr. Dan Answers God’s Invitation to Listen
Fr. Dan Belanger, CSV, began part-time chaplaincy in the local Catholic hospital system in Las Vegas, desiring a refocus on accompaniment and conversation with people in need.
November 5, 2025:
Bishop Glancy Installed as St. Patrick Pastor
Bishop Ronald Hicks celebrated Mass and the ritual of installation at St. Patrick Parish in Kankakee, IL, formalizing Bishop Christopher Glancy, CSV, as Pastor, a ministry he began in July following Fr. John’s retirement.
Thanks for reading! Keep following along with us in 2026.