by edaday | Sep 1, 2016 | News Archives
Viatorians worldwide pause every 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. Today we celebrate the 157th anniversary of his death. The observance took...
by edaday | Aug 31, 2016 | News Archives
Fr. Michael Keliher, CSV, returned to his roots last year when he attended his 50th reunion at Bishop McNamara High School. One year later, he celebrates 50 years of religious life. The two anniversaries go hand in hand, since it was immediately following his...
by edaday | Aug 30, 2016 | News Archives
Every morning, before the 8:15 a.m. Mass, Katie Walsh would walk across the street to St. Viator Parish in Chicago to lay out things needed for the liturgy. From altar linens and vestments, to the chalices, candles and cruets; she prepared all of them and made sure...
by edaday | Aug 29, 2016 | News Archives
Before the start of school this year, Fr. John Peeters, CSV, carried on a tradition with families at St. Patrick Church in Kankakee, that left its mark: a blessing of the backpacks. While offering a special blessing for students returning to school is somewhat...
by edaday | Aug 26, 2016 | News Archives
The scaffolds are back up at St. Viator Parish in Chicago as the five-year capital campaign continues. The latest project is the restoration of the rose window at the rear of the church, as well as the windows beneath it. The windows present a powerful image —...
by edaday | Aug 25, 2016 | News Archives
Its roots date back to the end of World War II, when five Viatorian missionaries from Canada and the United States were sent to Japan to open a school. Now, more than 65 years later, their ministry continues to draw interest. Danielle Leveille, who graduated in May...
