by edaday | Jan 4, 2018 | Peace & Justice
On the occasion of World Peace Day — celebrated on Jan. 1 — Pope Francis made a plea to support migrants, men and women refugees in search of peace. “In a spirit of compassion, let us embrace all those fleeing from war and hunger, or forced by...
by edaday | Jan 2, 2018 | News Archives, Peace & Justice
For the fourth time in less than two years, Fr. Corey Brost, CSV, has led a group of young adults from Viatorian ministry sites to the border between Arizona and Mexico. This time, he was joined by Br. John Eustice, CSV. Together, they describe the journey as a...
by edaday | Jun 29, 2016 | Peace & Justice
The Viatorian Community held discussion groups at many of their ministry sites after Pope Francis came out with his book, Laudato Si’: On the Care of Our Common Home. It turns out many religious communities implemented ways to care for our creation....
by edaday | Apr 11, 2016 | News Archives, Peace & Justice
Br. Michael Gosch, CSV, addressed the volunteers who attended a retreat day and luncheon, hosted by the Interfaith Committee for Detained Immigrants. Br. Michael serves as coordinator for peace and justice initiatives for the Viatorian Community, but he also serves on...
by edaday | Feb 8, 2016 | News Archives, Peace & Justice
For nearly four years, members of the Viatorian Community have been working with the Post Detention Accompaniment Network to help people who are released from immigration detention, and have no family or support system in the Chicago-area. Their work includes lobbying...
by edaday | Sep 15, 2015 | News Archives, Peace & Justice
A series of faith-based discussion groups sprung up this fall at Viatorian ministry sites, all designed to reflect on Pope Francis’ recent encyclical, Laudato Si’ On the Care of Our Common Home. Br. Michael Gosch, CSV, peace, justice and integrity of...