by edaday | Sep 21, 2018 | News Archives
In its 125th jubilee year, historic St. Patrick’s Church continued one of its most sacred traditions last weekend: the Blue Mass, which honors — and thanks — local police, fire and first responders for their work in protecting the community. The Mass...
by edaday | Sep 20, 2018 | News Archives
Every professed Viatorian carries with them a symbol of their sacred vows that dates back to their 19th century founder, Fr. Louis Querbes: a distinctive gold ring they wear on their right hand. Engraved on each is a holy cross with the initials, IHS, symbolizing...
by edaday | Sep 19, 2018 | News Archives
No one counts down the months to St. Patrick’s Day more than parishioners of St. Patrick’s Church in Kankakee. Every year, in mid-September they mark the halfway point, with their annual Half-Paddy Fest, and it’s always a hit. “Because St....
by edaday | Sep 17, 2018 | News Archives
The farmland around the Bourbonnais/Kankakee region holds a special place in the Viatorian Community, since it was there that the first Viatorians arrived back in 1865. While those early Viatorians would go on to teach at a local school and parish, farm families have...
by edaday | Sep 10, 2018 | News Archives
In a liturgy of profession steeped in tradition, the Viatorian Community welcomed two new religious brothers: Br. Jhobony Orduz, CSV, and Br. Juan Carlos Ubaque, CSV. Both are natives of Colombia, who were drawn to the Viatorians because of their educational mission...
by edaday | Sep 7, 2018 | News Archives
After a nearly yearlong process, administrators and members of the Bishop McNamara Catholic School board of trustees approved a five-year strategic plan for its schools, located in three communities, including Bradley, Bourbonnais and Kankakee. President Terry Granger...
