More on Fr. Dan from Viatorians.com:
- NCYC Youth Hear a Pope Speak Their Own Language (2025): Fr. Dan joined Viator Youth at NCYC in Indianapolis, where they enjoyed a live teleconference with Pope Leo XIV.
- Fr. Dan Answers God’s Invitation to Listen (2025): After a year of training and preparation, Fr. Dan began as a Catholic hospital chaplain for Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican hospitals in the Las Vegas area, a part-time ministry in addition to the parish.
- Pilgrims of Hope in Las Vegas (2025): Every year, the Archdiocese of Las Vegas holds a large catechetical conference, and Fr. Dan joined in on the formation.
- Forming Teachers of Faith for the New Year (2025): A trio of associates partnered with Fr. Dan to lead a day of reflection for St. Viator Parish School faculty before the start of the new school year.
- St. Viator School Celebrates Mary and its Graduates (2025): For May Crowning, Fr. Dan celebrated Mass with the 8th graders in graduation gowns and leading the ministries.
- Wonderfully Made: Accompanying Teens for Confirmation (2025): When St. Viator brought its Confirmation cohort to Potosi Pines for retreat, Fr. Dan took care of the outdoor Mass and helped lead the activities.
- FEATURE – SVHS Kairos at 100 & The Wide-Reaching Impact of One Retreat (2025): When he was a brother, Fr. Dan brought young people from Bourbonnais, IL, to Saint Viator HS to attend and learn Kairos in order to help start the program at Maternity BVM Church.
- Viatorians Serve Together to Meet Urgent Needs in Vegas (2025): The Viatorian region came together for a collective service event, and Fr. Dan presents the final haul in a great group photo.
- My Religious Life in 3 Photos (2024): As part of a video series from the Vocation Ministry Team, Fr. Dan shares some key memories and favorite parts of religious life through three select photos.
- St. Viator Parish School Building a Community of Readers (2024): As part of a special reading campaign, students got a private screening of a new movie connected to a book, and Fr. Dan played happy chaperone with the kids.
- New Collaboration to Feed the Hungry (2024): After returning to Las Vegas, Fr. Dan helped arrange a new pipeline, connecting weekend donations from St. Viator to ongoing social outreach from Viatorian-founded St. Thomas More.
- Viatorian Retreat Offers Immersion Experience (2024): As Fr. Dan settled in Las Vegas, he joined the Vocation Ministry Team in facilitating a weekend experience for young adult men.
- St. George Storytime (2024 – Viatorian Voices podcast appearance): Fr. Dan reflects on about 15 years of parish life at St. George as he transitions into a new role in Las Vegas.
- Fr. Dan Begins New Assignment (2024): A look at the first days of Fr. Dan’s return to his hometown to serve as parochial vicar for St. Viator Catholic Community.
- Together They Created Sacred Space (2024): Among Fr. Dan’s many initiatives at St. George, his Garden Club was a favorite for its generous members and fun vibes.
- Fr. Dan’s Last Cohort of Confirmation Students (2024): Part of leaving a parish after many years is saying goodbye to kids and families you’ve watched grow up! This was the bittersweet moment of Fr. Dan’s last Confirmation crew.
- Celebrating First Communions at Viatorian Parishes (2024): As 2nd graders received Eucharist for the first time, Fr. Dan took time to gather them around the altar for a special teaching moment.
- Vocation Team Active for Vocations Awareness Week (2023): St. George and Fr. Dan hosted Viatorians and young adults for a Saturday of reflection and faith-sharing.
- Giving Parish Hospitality a Warmup (2023): Ever a Starbucks fan and a barista-in-training, Fr. Dan established a pop-up coffee house in the St. George parish hall that he would open and serve folks from.
- St. George Summerfest a Cherished Tradition (2023): This long-running community event involves a ton of volunteers, fun activities, and delicious food.
- Memorial Day Mass a Community Affair at St. George (2023): As an Air Force veteran, these observances hold special meaning for Fr. Dan.
- Seamless Transition for Viatorian Pastors (2023): During a part-year sabbatical for Fr. Dan, Fr. Pat Render, CSV, stepped in to Fr. Dan’s shoes at St. George, and it was a smooth and easy sub period for him and the parish.
- St. George Garden Club Creates Sacred Space Outdoors (2023): The St. George grounds in rural Bourbonnais gained more and more landscaping features, thanks to the creative and dedicated work of this parish group.
- St. George Lifts High the Cross (2022); A parish Eagle Scout created an outdoor display for the cross that formerly stood atop St. George Church.
- Taking Center Ring at Bishop Mac Fundraiser (2021): While being recognized for exceptional service to the school as chaplain, Fr. Dan went full costume with song-and-dance to lean into the Greatest Showman theme.
- Holy Grounds Cafe Advances Youth Ministry (2021): Fr. Dan’s coffee counter dreams first took flight at Bishop McNamara, where, while he was chaplain, he helped build and launch Holy Grounds Cafe on campus.
- Rural Viatorian Parish Life (2021 – Viatorian Voices podcast appearance): Fr. Dan talks about the day-in-day-out stuff of St. George, a Viatorian parish north of town in Bourbonnais, IL.
- St. George Welcomes People Back (2020): After a pandemic closure, Fr. Dan excitedly reopened the church to limited use by parishioners once again.
- St. George Walks in the Footsteps of Jesus (2017): Fr. Dan led a pilgrimage for parishioners to the Holy Land!
- Fr. Querbes Youth Ministry Center Reflects Commitment to Youth (2017): Fr. Mick Egan, CSV, Provincial Superior, dedicated the new center on St. George’s campus, built particularly for religious education and youth ministry activities.