“When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.” ~Ansel Adams~
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Fitzpatrick Scrapbook – Oct 3, 2012
Scrapbook belonging to Fr. Thomas E. Fitzpatrick, CSV, former pastor at St. Viator Church, Chicago, from 1942-1948 showcases photos and ephemera from that era
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New Superior General – Sept. 1, 2012 – Vourles, France
Installation of Fr. Alain Ambeault, CSV, from the Province of Canada as the 35th Superior General of the Clerics of St. Viator.To find out more read: Fr. Alain Ambeault, CSV, Installed as 15th Superior General
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Provincial Assembly 2012 – Aug. 7-8, 2012 – Arlington Heights, IL
Two day meeting of associates, brothers and priests from across the Chicago Province.To find out more read: Spirituality, Community Life and Mission Drive Annual Viatorian Assembly
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Viatorian Community Garden – Summer 2012 – Arlington Heights, IL The Viatorians respond to the plight of hunger in the Northwest suburbs as part of their commitment to social justice. To find out more read: 125 pounds and counting!
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St. Anne Novena – July 26, 2012 – St. Anne, IL
The 132nd Novena to St. Anne took place in St. Anne, IL and drew hundreds to their patron saint. The novena took place over nine days and ended with an anointing Mass and celebration on her feast day.To find out more read: Hundreds Find Spiritual Renewal at St. Anne Novena
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Glancy Send-Off Ceremony – March 17, 2012 – Viatorian Province Center, Arlington Heights, IL
Viatorian Community gathers to bless and send off Bishop-Elect Christopher Glancy before he is ordained Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Belize City and Belmopan.To find out more read: Fr. Christopher Glancy, CSV: Teacher, Protector of Faith, Bishop
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St. Viator School Language Lab – March 15, 2012 – Chicago, IL
Last summer, St. Viator High School donated 26 desktop computers to St. Viator School in Chicago, which resulted in a new language lab. Now up and running, students pursue the language of their choice offered online by RosettaStone and proceed at their own pace.To find out more read: Bonjour, Ciao, Hola! Students at St. Viator School in Chicago Go Global
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Judy’s Medical Mission to Belize – Jan. 27, 2012 -St. Francis Xavier Parish, Corozal Town, Belize
Medical mission group started by Judy Glancy makes its 13th annual trip to Belize, to provide medical supplies, treatment and education.To find out more read: Judy’s Medical Missions Return to Viatorian Parish in Belize
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BVM Youth Group Habitat Trip – Jan. 1-7, 2012
New Orleans College students help build a home for a Hurricane Katrina victim through Habitat for Humanity.To find out more read: Maternity BVM Youth Partner with Habitat for Humanity
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Vows Professed in Colombia – Jan. 21, 2012 – Colegio San Viator, Bogotá
Two Colombians profess perpetual vows and another takes his first temporary vows.To find out more read: Viatorian Brothers Commit Themselves to the Viatorians for Life
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Las Posadas – Dec. 16, 2011
The traditional Mexican Posada procession of re-enacting Mary and Joseph searching for an inn, serves to heighten current day immigration issues. Participants marched from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Center to St. Peter’s Church in downtown Chicago.To find out more read: “Posada” Gives Witness to Immigration Reform
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Immigration Vigil – Dec. 13, 2011
Viatorians co-sponsor a prayer vigil that started at the Chicago Methodist Temple and continued with a candlelit procession to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Center.Photos courtesy of Erin Marie HoytTo find out more read: Viatorians Shine Light on Immigration Reform
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Bridges Retreat – Dec. 1 and 2, 2011 –Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat Center, Barrington, IL
Saint Viator and St. Martin de Porres high school students gather for a retreat aimed at building bridges and talking about issues like racism, discrimination and diversity.To find out more read: Bridges Retreat Leads Students to Reach Across Barriers
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St. Viator Day 2011 Celebrations – Oct. 21, 2011 – Arlington Heights, Chicago, Las Vegas, Bogotá and Kyoto
Viatorians around the world celebrate their patron in many different ways. In Arlington Heights, Saint Viator High School students attend Mass before members of the Querbes Scholars program interview professed and lay associate Viatorians. In Chicago and Las Vegas, St. Viator parishes hold “Taste of St. Viator” festivals, celebrating the different cultures of parishioners. In Bogotá, Colegio San Viator students begin their day at Mass before heading outside for a parade. While in Kyoto, Japan, students and parishioners celebrate the 60th anniversary of the school and parish founded by the Viatorians.To find out more read: From Bogota to Las Vegas to Chicago, Viatorians Honor Their Patron
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50th anniversary of the Foundation of Colombia – Sept. 23, 2011 – Colegio San Viator, Bogotá, Colombia
Viatorians returned to Bogotá to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Foundation of Colombia. Fr. James Crilly, CSV, one of the three founding missionaries, returned for the milestone celebration. The opening Mass drew 1,500 people from the school community and surrounding parishes staffed by Viatorians.To find out more read: Colombia 50 Years Later: Viatorians Remain Committmed
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St. Martin de Porres High School Opening Family Picnic – Sept. 10, 2011 – Waukegan, IL
Students and their families gather with faculty and administration for the first picnic to celebrate the start of the new year. New President Preston Kendall also greeted the school community.
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Interfaith 9/11 prayer service for peace – Sept. 11, 2011 – North School Park
Members of the Children of Abraham Coalition mount a community prayer service, joining with the Temple Chai in Long Grove, the Islamic Education Center in Glendale Heights, Masjid Al-Huda in Schaumburg, and Saint Viator High School and the Viatorian Community, both in Arlington Heights.
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Querbes Day Prayer Service – Sept. 3, 2011 – Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL
Viatorians from the Chicago/Arlington Heights Region remember the deceased priest and brothers during an annual trip to the cemetery on the anniversary of the death of Fr. Louis Querbes, founder of the religious order.
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2nd Annual Viatorian Youth Congress – August 1-4, 2011 – Techny, IL
Visit the VYC homepage
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SVHS 2011 Grad Volunteers in Belize – July 2011
Matt Letke volunteers to help the Viatorians meet the needs of parishioners of St. Francis Xavier Church in Corozal Town, Belize.
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Sacred Heart Church and Hearts of Hope Mission – July 19, 2011 –Pembroke Township
Associates Michelle and Ken Barrie from the Bourbonnais/Kankakee Region lead local high school students on the 8th annual Hearts of Hope Mission, helping residents in Pembroke Township.
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Provincial Assembly 2011 – July 5-7, 2011 – Arlington Heights, IL
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Ordination to the Priesthood of Jason Nesbit – June 4, 2011 – Maternity BVM Church, Bourbonnais, IL
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Ordination to the Priesthood of Moises Mesh – May 28, 2011 – St. Francis Xavier Church, Corozal, Belize
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Second Viatorian General Assembly – February 2-9, 2011 – Held in Bogota, Colombia
Meeting of religious and associates from the International Viatorian Community – all Provinces and Foundations represented
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Profession of First Vows – September 1, 2010 – Province Center Chapel, Arlington Heights, IL
Br. Dan Lydon professes his first vows during the celebration of Mass with family, friends and the Viatorian Community.________________________________________________
Queen of Heaven Cemetery 2010 – August 28, 2010
A prayer service in honor of Fr. Louis Querbes and all deceased Viatorians is held in Hillside, IL for the Arlington Heights/Chicago Region.
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Provincial Assembly 2010 – July 6-8, 2010 – Las Vegas, NV
First time the annual Viatorian meeting is held in Las Vegas. The theme of the meeting is “Ministry in the 21st Century.” Includes tours of the three parishes where the Viatorians minister today in the Las Vegas-Henderson region.
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Perpetual Vows – June 19, 2010 – St. James Church in Arlington Heights, IL
Br. Daniel Tripamer professes his perpetual vows as a Viatorian.
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Ordination to the Diaconate – June 5, 2010 – Maternity BVM Church, Bourbonnais, IL
Bishop Jacques Berthelet, CSV, from the Diocese of Saint-Jean-Longueuil, Canada, ordains Br. Jason Nesbit and Br. Moises Mesh to the Diaconate.
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Earthquake in Haiti – January 12, 2010
The main building of the Viatorians in Haiti is the Villa Manrèse located in Port-au-Prince. Villa Manrèse was destroyed in the earthquake and at least five employees and two guests were killed at the facility. Please keep the people of Haiti in your prayers!
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St. Viator Day 2009 – October 21, 2009 – St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights, IL, the Province Center in Arlington Heights, IL and St. Viator Church in Las Vegas, NV
Celebrations of Mass, prayer services and dinner to honor St. Viator, the patron of the Viatorian Community
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Querbes Day 2009 – September 1, 2009 – Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL
Prayer services for Querbes and all deceased Viatorians led by Fr. Bill Carpenter to kick off the Querbesian year in the Arlington Heights/Chicago region
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Provincial Assembly – Jul 7-9, 2009 – Arlington Heights, IL
Annual meeting of the U.S. Viatorian Community – includes presentations, meetings, discussions and social events________________________________________________
Associate Commitment Ceremonies – Jul 7, 2009 – Arlington Heights during the Provincial Assembly and Sep 9, 2009 – Las Vegas, NV during Fr. Querbes Day Mass
First commitments and renewals as lay associates in the Viatorian Community________________________________________________
Corbeil Illustrations
Wilfrid Corbeil, CSV (Province of Joliette) created twelve illustrations for the book by Michel Sudres titled “Le Pere Louis Querbes.”
For further information on Corbeil and to see the exhibit of these illustrations in the Province Center display case click here
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125th Anniversary Gifts – August 2, 2007 at Provincial Assembly held in Bourbonnais, IL
Gifts received from other CSV provinces and foundations for the 125th anniversary as a province in the United States
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Vocation Film – The Search
The Search, filmed in 1956, was used for vocation recruitment to encourage men to choose a religious career with the Clerics of St. Viator. The first three photographs show the making of the film, while the others in the collection document the premiere night of the film held in Chicago on November 9, 1956.
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U.S. Provincials – From today back to the founding in 1882
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