by edaday | Aug 10, 2015 | News Archives
Fr. John Van Wiel, CSV, may be retired from the chemistry department at Saint Viator High School, where he taught for nearly 20 years, but he stays busy. Each summer, Fr. Van Wiel returns to visit family in Colorado, where he loves to climb into his waders and go fly...
by edaday | Aug 6, 2015 | News Archives
During his four years in the priesthood, Fr. Jason Nesbit, CSV, has said Mass for a variety of worshippers, but on Sunday he experienced a first: He celebrated with Bears’ coaches, a few players and staff. Fr. Nesbit serves as associate pastor of Maternity of...
by edaday | Aug 3, 2015 | News Archives
Fr. Jason Nesbit, CSV, has been a Viatorian for 12 years and a priest or four. Here, as part of the Year of Consecrated Life, he offers his thoughts on the many ways that Viatorian priests serve the people of God around the world. Celebrating the Year of Consecrated...
by edaday | Aug 3, 2015 | News Archives
What do you get when you gather nearly 50 teens — from ministry sites across the country where Viatorians serve — and bring them together for four days of faith formation and leadership training? A powerful experience, filled with energy and life-changing...
by edaday | Jul 28, 2015 | News Archives
The Hearts of Hope Youth Ministry draws teens from the parishes of Kankakee, IL and immerses them in service for the poor and marginalized, right in their own backyards. Led by Viatorians Associates Ken and Michelle Barrie, these young people have been serving the...
by edaday | Jul 28, 2015 | News Archives
After spending 12 years in Rome as Superior General of the worldwide Viatorian Community, Fr. Mark Francis, CSV, took a one-year sabbatical at Santa Clara University, where he immersed himself in research for his next book: “Local Worship, Global Church.”...