by edaday | Aug 10, 2017 | Meet a Viatorian
Associate Donna Schwarz dates her introduction to the Viatorians back to 1995, when she began working with the Office of Viatorian Missions, as an administrative assistant. A little more than five years later she would be promoted to work as administrative assistant...
by edaday | Jul 11, 2017 | Meet a Viatorian
Br. John Eustice, CSV, gives a vocations talk that is, well, slightly off the beaten path. In it, he points to a road trip from Las Vegas to the Viatorian Province Center in Arlington Heights, more than 15 years ago, after which his car broke down forcing him to wait...
by edaday | Jun 22, 2017 | Meet a Viatorian, News Archives
Celebrating Mass in the chapel at the Viatorian Province Center — where 50 years ago he first professed his vows as a religious brother — Fr. Richard Rinn, CSV, reflected on God’s goodness. “We gather in prayer,” he said, “grateful...
by edaday | May 22, 2017 | Meet a Viatorian
Fr. Daniel Lydon, CSV, made his first profession as a Viatorian in 2010 and in 2015 he was ordained to the priesthood. Over the years, he has worked to advance the Viatorian mission, even before he joined the community. His latest assignment came July 1, 2021, when he...
by edaday | May 17, 2017 | Meet a Viatorian
Fr. John Van Wiel, CSV, fondly recalls his own high school years at Alleman High School in Rock Island, where he was taught by Viatorians who loved what they taught. Last year, Fr. Van Wiel celebrated his 50th jubilee as a priest and nearly all of those years have...
by edaday | May 11, 2017 | Meet a Viatorian
Br. Pat Drohan, CSV, holds the unique distinction of remaining in the same ministry site for more than 50 years. He coordinates programs at Villa Desiderata Retreat House, a scenic respite spot located on the Chain-O-Lakes in Pistakee Bay, IL. Br. Pat first became...
