Giving Parish Hospitality a Warmup

Giving Parish Hospitality a Warmup

Catholic parishes are a faith home for community members, where they come for sacramental celebration as well as fellowship and social bonds. Parishes often offer hospitality through meals, donuts, and coffee, so how about through an on-site coffee shop? At St. George...
Listening to New Voices for Bolder Dreams

Listening to New Voices for Bolder Dreams

Venerable Louis Querbes told us, “People are bolder when they dream they are doing God’s work.” So, we are striving to re-embolden our Viatorian ministry with a new resource. Bolder Dreams is our new ministerial formation series, delivered as a weekly episode each...
Rest in Peace, Fr. Richard Pighini

Rest in Peace, Fr. Richard Pighini

Fr. Richard Pighini, CSV, liked to create beauty. Whether it was the lush gardens around Maternity BVM Church in Bourbonnais, or inside the sanctuary, where he personally led its dramatic transformation in 2013; he felt strongly about enhancing sacred spaces. “The...
Recognizing a Valued Partner

Recognizing a Valued Partner

Fr. Charles Bolser, CSV, and Mrs. Judy Amberg, Director of Alumni Relations Emeritus for Saint Viator High School, have worked together since 1987, when Sacred Heart of Mary High School merged with Saint Viator High School. Amberg had been an associate principal at...
First Young Adult Men’s Retreat a Success!

First Young Adult Men’s Retreat a Success!

Less than two months into his new role as Director of Vocation Ministry for the Viatorians, Br. Peter Lamick, CSV, is on a roll. Earlier this month, Br. Peter organized a one-day, young adult retreat, with support from fellow professed Viatorians and Pre-Associate Dan...
Countdown to the General Chapter

Countdown to the General Chapter

It happens only once every six years. That’s when Viatorian delegates from around the world gather for the congregation’s General Chapter meeting. This historic gathering — the 31st in the history of the Viatorian Community — will take place in...