by edaday | Dec 7, 2021 | Peace & Justice
After the Biden administration announced its intention to begin returning asylum seekers to Mexico through the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) program, the program will place thousands of migrants and asylum seekers in danger. Initiated by the Trump administration,...
by edaday | Dec 6, 2021 | News Archives
Viatorians have been educating young people — and making a difference in their lives — since their community was founded, more than 150 years ago. Their commitment to the faith development of young people, never waivers but it always helps when they hear...
by edaday | Dec 2, 2021 | News Archives
Associates Susan Bourgeois and Mary Finks have partnered together in music ministry for more than 20 years at St. Patrick Church in Kankakee and at every Viatorian assembly since 2004. Susan plays piano or keyboard while Mary leads the congregation in singing. Both...
by edaday | Nov 30, 2021 | News Archives
Fr. John Van Wiel, CSV, taught chemistry at Saint Viator High School for 25 years before he retired in 2013. He was a popular teacher, whom many alumni later credited with launching their careers in science. Yet, earlier this month, Fr. Van Wiel was honored by a...