Working to Eradicate Homelessness

Working to Eradicate Homelessness

The National Network for Youth, based in Washington DC, just released its latest findings on homelessness, and in particular the number of homeless young people as they head back to school. Among its statistics, they cited Chicago, which is seeing a rise in...
Giving Parish Hospitality a Warmup

Giving Parish Hospitality a Warmup

Catholic parishes are a faith home for community members, where they come for sacramental celebration as well as fellowship and social bonds. Parishes often offer hospitality through meals, donuts, and coffee, so how about through an on-site coffee shop? At St. George...
Listening to New Voices for Bolder Dreams

Listening to New Voices for Bolder Dreams

Venerable Louis Querbes told us, “People are bolder when they dream they are doing God’s work.” So, we are striving to re-embolden our Viatorian ministry with a new resource. Bolder Dreams is our new ministerial formation series, delivered as a weekly episode each...
Rest in Peace, Fr. Richard Pighini

Rest in Peace, Fr. Richard Pighini

Fr. Richard Pighini, CSV, liked to create beauty. Whether it was the lush gardens around Maternity BVM Church in Bourbonnais, or inside the sanctuary, where he personally led its dramatic transformation in 2013; he felt strongly about enhancing sacred spaces. “The...