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...
by edaday | Aug 22, 2016 | News Archives
After more than 150 years, the school at Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church has a new name. Students now attend Bishop McNamara Catholic School, which is part of a new countywide system that also includes a site at the former St. Joseph Catholic School in...
by edaday | Aug 18, 2016 | News Archives
Fr. Edward Anderson, CSV, holds a special place in the annals of Viatorian history. He was the first provincial to be elected to the term — serving from 1969-1974 — and that event signaled a profound change in the way the Viatorian Community was led. Fr....
