It’s not often that St. Viator College makes the news. After all, the college closed in 1938 and Olivet Nazarene University now owns the Bourbonnais campus. Yet last week, a story in the Kankakee Daily Journal described a plaque that … Continue reading
Viatorians live and work in 13 countries around the world, advancing their mission of “raising up communities where faith can be lived, deepened and celebrated.” One of those countries is the Ivory Coast, located in West Africa, where there is … Continue reading
Stop the presses! Not even a global pandemic could stop supporters of Cristo Rey St. Martin from celebrating the school’s successful mission. The 8th annual ELEVATE Festival and Fundraiser took place Friday, outdoors in the school’s parking lot. Guests gathered … Continue reading
In these uncertain days of the pandemic, supporters of the Viator House of Hospitality have created a way to carry on with its popular fundraiser, Taste of Viator House, while not gathering together physically. By purchasing a $75 ticket, you … Continue reading
After waiting four long months, school children at St. Viator Parish School in Las Vegas received their first communion last week in a pair of emotional Masses that was limited to each child and their parents. “Our children stayed patient … Continue reading
Cristo Rey St. Viator, in North Las Vegas, is on a roll. After starting its second academic year in August — achieving success with in-person and e-learning — the school already is actively recruiting for next year’s class. In fact, … Continue reading
Fr. Mark Francis, CSV, President of Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, found the date of the opening school liturgy to be prophetic. It occurred on Sept. 9, which is the feast of St. Peter Claver, patron of the missions to … Continue reading
In this time of racial reckoning, the Viatorian Community urges people to consider attending a prayer service this week aimed at confronting the sin or racism. The service takes place at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at St. James Church in … Continue reading
Fr. Daniel Lydon, CSV, devoted his Friday morning Mass at Maternity BVM Parish, to reflecting on 9/11 — and offering a final blessing for first responders in their city of Bourbonnais. He pointed out to the faithful that his reflections … Continue reading
What do the NFL franchise, the Raiders, and the Viatorian Community in Las Vegas share in common? Both started more than 60 years ago — the Viatorians arrived in Las Vegas in 1954 and the Raiders held their first team … Continue reading
After nearly eight years of gathering outdoors, under a tent, to celebrate Mass, parishioners at San Viator Church in Bogotá have reason to celebrate: Construction on their parish has begun. “For the parish community it has been blessing and a … Continue reading
The Viatorian Community is pleased to promote the 12th annual El Pueblo Canta: A Concert to Celebrate the Movement for Immigrant Justice. The unique concert is sponsored by the Wellington Ave United Church of Christ, along with Centro Romero and the … Continue reading
In this time of uncertainty, as COVID-19 continues to spread and restrictions further distance people, one thing seems abundantly clear: A spiritual thirst is growing. Enter Taizé prayer. For more than 20 years, the Viatorian Community has welcomed the public … Continue reading
Viatorians around the world paused Sept. 1 to remember their founder, Fr. Louis Querbes, who founded the congregation in 1831 in Vourles, France, where he served as pastor of a small church. Fr. Querbes passed away Sept. 1, 1859 at … Continue reading
Today, Sept. 1st, is the World Day of Prayer for Creation that officially kicks off … Continue reading
Just one year after graduating from Saint Viator High School, Fr. Robert M. Egan, CSV, left to enter the novitiate at the Viatorian seminary in Washington DC — and he never looked back. It was Aug. 30, 1970 and the … Continue reading
One of the largest daily newspapers in Bogotá, El Nuevo Siglo, or the New Century, just came out with its rankings of the top 100 schools in Colombia for the 2019-2020 academic year. Colegio San Viator, which the Viatorians opened … Continue reading
The Viatorian Community Garden is enjoying a bumper crop this summer. With at least two more months of harvesting to go, its gardeners already have grown — and donated — nearly as many vegetables as all of last summer, or … Continue reading
Nearly 50 years after Sergio Serrano graduated from Colegio San Viator in Bogotá, Colombia, he hasn’t forgotten the Viatorians who shaped him. Serrano carved out a successful career as an environmental engineer, specializing in ground water hydrology. When he left … Continue reading
Maternity BVM Parish in Bourbonnais wrapped up the sacrament of confirmation this year, with their third Mass and celebration on Sunday. Led by Bishop Christopher Glancy, CSV, who officiated, another group of young people received the gifts of the Holy … Continue reading
Vacation Bible school is a cherished tradition each summer, where faith and fun come together. But faced with restrictions from the pandemic, faith leaders at St. Viator Catholic Community decided not to cancel this year, but instead they steamed forward. … Continue reading
The Viatorian Community has always maintained a program for pre-novices as they discern a call to religious life. But the good news is that this year, Viatorians revised the program to offer more structure as young men continue to stay … Continue reading
This just in, from Mrs. Tracy Brunelle, Principal of St. Viator Parish School in Las Vegas: “You all rocked the first day back.” “We aren’t sure we have ever been more excited for a school year to start,” she said … Continue reading
After a summer filled with planning for the return of in-person instruction, the day is nearly here. Three Viatorian schools welcome students back Monday, including Cristo Rey St. Viator College Prep, Saint Viator High School and St. Viator Parish School … Continue reading
After a year devoted to works of mercy, praying the rosary and reflecting on Mary’s role in their lives, parishioners at St. George Parish in Bourbonnais will conclude their “Year of Mary” on Saturday — the feast of the Assumption … Continue reading
After three months of lockdown, Maternity BVM Church in Bourbonnais finally got the chance to open its doors and welcome new people to the faith. During a 9 a.m. Mass on Aug. 2, Fr. Jason Nesbit, CSV, Pastor, welcomed the … Continue reading
In a summer where everything seems upside down, the new Viatorian Youth Connection hit all the right notes. The one-day event — created to fill the void of the Viatorian Youth Congress, which had to be scuttled this year — … Continue reading
Fr. John Van Wiel, CSV, celebrates a milestone anniversary next month: 60 years of religious life. In any other year, he would be recognized by the wider Viatorian Community at the annual Provincial Assembly, but alas not this year. Instead, … Continue reading
In these challenging times of adapting to all of the pandemic restrictions, Viatorians present a new way for young people to come together: Viatorian Youth Connection, or VYConnect. It’s fashioned somewhat along the lines of our Viatorian Youth Congress — … Continue reading
After months of remote learning, graduates of Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep gathered July 24 for a socially distant graduation ceremony, held outdoors in the parking lot of the school. “Class of 2020, it feels like months since I’ve … Continue reading
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