These Viatorian Associates Make Prayer, Well, Sing

These Viatorian Associates Make Prayer, Well, Sing

by | 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...
This Viatorian Principal Made a Lasting Impact

This Viatorian Principal Made a Lasting Impact

by | 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...
Advent Reflections with a Vocations Twist

Advent Reflections with a Vocations Twist

by | Nov 29, 2021 | News Archives

Fr. Dan Belanger, CSV, and his St. George Parish in Bourbonnais are dedicating this Advent to reflecting on the various ministries in the Bourbonnais/Kankakee region — and the need for vocations. Associate David Surprenant steps up first: “With 15 years of...
Reflecting on the Real Meaning of Being Thankful

Reflecting on the Real Meaning of Being Thankful

by | Nov 24, 2021 | News Archives

      Thanksgiving greetings from the Province Center, I would like for you to think for a minute about the last time you were truly thankful. I don’t mean the last time you said thank you. Sadly, for most of us saying thank you is more of a cultural...
Strengthening the Bonds with Viatorians in Colombia

Strengthening the Bonds with Viatorians in Colombia

by | Nov 23, 2021 | News Archives

For the first time, Fr. Alejandro Adame, CSV, and Br. Jhobany Orduz, CSV, took their seats around the table at the Provincial Chapter meeting last week, and they had plenty to share. The Provincial Chapter convenes twice a year. That’s when approximately 20...