by Associate Dan Masterton | Aug 13, 2026 | News Archives
The last two Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame who were living in Illinois visited our Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church late last month before moving away, bringing an era of over 165 years of service in Illinois to a close. As a parting gift, they...
by Associate Dan Masterton | Aug 11, 2026 | News Archives
Across our Foundation of Colombia, Viatorians continue to walk faithfully with young people, accompanying them in deepening their faith and identifying God’s invitations for them, including to Viatorian religious life. As we catch up with Colombian ministries, let us...
by Associate Dan Masterton | Aug 10, 2026 | News Archives
The new edition of the VISION Vocation Guide, an annual magazine for people discerning religious life, features Viatorian brothers giving witness to religious brotherhood. In the lead story in the religious brothers section, Br. Carlos Flórez, CSV, Br. Michael Gosch,...
by Associate Dan Masterton | Aug 7, 2026 | News Archives
Sometimes, our preparations for major events can become quite abstract, but the Belize Mission group at Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church is remaining grounded in community, thanks to a recent visit from key collaborators Rafael and Desi Cob. The Cobs came...
by Associate Dan Masterton | Aug 6, 2026 | News Archives
As Viatorians strive to serve the holy altar, St. Patrick Parish in Kankakee, IL, is helping its liturgical ministers with formation and renewal through a pair of retreats. St. Patrick established weekly Mass in Spanish last year and has expanded its Hispanic...
by Associate Dan Masterton | Aug 3, 2026 | News Archives, News Features
This summer, a few of our Colombian religious are starting new ministry placements and/or studies: Fr. John Alexander Avellaneda, CSV, has begun work as promotor vocacional (Coordinator of Vocation Ministry) and director de postulantes (Director of Pre-Novices). He...
