by edaday | May 14, 2021 | News Archives
The newest Viatorian priest brings a rich background to his ministry. He is a scholar of Medieval and modern history, who taught Latin and French literature at Louis Querbes High School in Rodez, France. Fr. Philippe Arnal, CSV, was ordained May 9 during a Mass...
by edaday | May 13, 2021 | News Archives
The school community at Cristo Rey St. Martin — and the Viatorians — have known it all along, but now it’s official: Dr. Michael Odiotti is an outstanding leader. After being named a finalist last month, Dr. Odiotti was awarded the Golden Apple Award...
by edaday | May 11, 2021 | News Archives
A pair of first communicants carried on a longstanding tradition at St. Mary’s Church in Beaverville, IL, when they received their first holy communion in May. Just seeing children of the parish, dressed in their finest, excited to receive the sacrament,...
by edaday | May 11, 2021 | News Archives, Peace & Justice
Today, Maternity BVM Parish in Bourbonnais wrote to have its faith community added to the list of parishes supporting the Tyler Clementi Foundation in standing up for at-risk LGBT youth in our country. Fr. Jason Nesbit, CSV, Pastor, wrote to Jane Clementi, co-founder,...
by edaday | May 6, 2021 | News Archives
The first communion Mass at Maternity BVM Parish in Bourbonnais was an emotional day for second graders and their families. After a year of preparation during the pandemic, their big day was sun-filled and joyous. Children dressed in their traditional white dresses...
by edaday | May 4, 2021 | News Archives
Parishioners at St. George in Bourbonnais have a particular devotion to the Blessed Mother — and even their first communicants know of her intercession. After the parish’s first communion liturgy, on May 1, each of the children posed for a portrait photo...
