by edaday | Dec 10, 2015 | News Archives
Parishioners at St. George Church in Bourbonnais, are heeding Pope Francis’ call for mercy and action, with the launching of the Jubilee Year of Mercy — and it seems to be revitalizing the parish. An active committee of more than two dozen parishioners...
by edaday | Dec 8, 2015 | News Archives
With a renewed commitment to the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, Viatorians celebrated the start of the Jubilee Year of Mercy. “Pope Francis has called us to ‘be merciful, just as your Father is merciful,’ ” says Fr. Thomas von Behren,...
by edaday | Dec 7, 2015 | News Archives
For 10 years, students at Saint Viator High School and their families have donated generously to the Walter and Connie Payton Foundation Toy Drive. And this year was no different. Led by Viatorian Associate Cathy Abrahamian, students filled 19 large boxes of toys, as...
by edaday | Dec 4, 2015 | News Archives
Fr. Tom Long, CSV, was one of four volunteers showcased by The Chicago Community Trust, for his longstanding commitment to the Latino Union, and by extension, the immigrants and low-wage workers the Union serves. The Latino Union celebrates its 15th anniversary today,...
by edaday | Dec 3, 2015 | News Archives
Many hands make light work and that was the feeling Tuesday as Viatorians spread out to deck the halls of the Province Center with advent wreaths, boughs of holly, and festive trees and garland. Br. Don Houde, CSV, went to work first, fashioning an Advent wreath out...
by edaday | Dec 2, 2015 | News Archives
At St. Thomas More Catholic Community in Henderson, NV, Thanksgiving is a working holiday. For the 20th year, families gathered together to deliver holiday dinners with all the trimmings — and even a table centerpiece — to homebound seniors. “The...
