It was a simple question: “Why should someone become an associate?” Pre-Associates Jen Anderson and Larry D’Urso both described their decision to apply to become Viatorian associates as “the next step.”

For Jen, who graduated from Saint Viator High School in 1989, before sending her four children there and working at the school, she said the decision was easy: “I love Saint Viator High School and walking with youth. Joining in this way, along with being more active in service and ministries felt natural.”

Larry’s wife, Barb, taught religion for many years at Saint Viator High School and she made her first commitment as an associate in 2018. He already had been accompanying her to Viatorian gatherings before becoming involved with Viator House of Hospitality as a dedicated volunteer: “I wanted to make it official and get more involved with spiritual aspects of the community.”