Milestone Graduation

Milestone Graduation

The graduation ceremony for Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep had all the customary pomp and circumstance, but it also featured a series of firsts. For starters, this was its largest graduation in its 10-year history, with 60 seniors receiving their diplomas. Of...
Becoming Instruments of the Holy Spirit

Becoming Instruments of the Holy Spirit

Pentecost Sunday took on renewed significance at St. Patrick’s Church in Kankakee. Not only did parishioners hear the gospel of the Holy Spirit descending upon the apostles and granting them gifts, but they reflected upon their own gifts. Fr. John Peeters, CSV,...
Making a Definitive Commitment

Making a Definitive Commitment

  Collectively, they bring a wealth of experience to the Viatorian Community — from a former librarian, ironworker and hardware company executive, to a pharmacist and pastoral administrator. But these five adults — all from the Las Vegas area —...
Preparing Students for Success

Preparing Students for Success

Officials at Saint Viator High School unveiled the latest improvement as part of their $14 million capital campaign: the Marie Gallagher Academic Commons. It took just 46 days to convert the school’s former library into a state of the art academic center, that...
At the Crossroads

At the Crossroads

At St. Thomas More Catholic Community outside of Las Vegas, it’s a rite of passage. The annual Crossroads retreat transitions eighth grade religious education students from the MORE Youth program over to its LIFE TEEN program for high school teens. This year, 65...