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Special Series
Bolder Dreams is a ministerial development series that responds to Fr. Querbes’ insight that people are bolder when they dream they are doing God’s will. In this series, guests from outside the Viatorian Community share insights on integral Viatorian topics. Our goal is for their fresh perspective to renew and re-embolden our ministries. These episodes appear in the podcast feed.
A Lively and Enlightened Faith: Catholic Social Teaching in the Viatorian Community is a series focused on the themes of CST. It’s housed in its own special webpage, which includes all its resources. The series centers on special episodes of our podcast, which also appear in our podcast feed.
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Our Latest Episodes
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Ep. 66: Exploring God’s Invitations in International Development with Eddie Jurkovic
As teens reach college and young adulthood, big questions arise and get asked often: what do you think you’ll major in? What career are you preparing for? To help others with faithful discernment, Viatorian Voices is catching up with Viatorian young adults into the first years of their careers. Here, we talk to Eddie Jurkovic. Eddie grew up at Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Viatorian parish in Bourbonnais, Illinois. For college, he went off to the University of Notre Dame, where he majored in business management with a focus on Information Technology. His time as a teacher and grad student in ACE helped point him toward his current job: Program Manager for the Pulte Institute for Global Development, part of Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs. (This episode debuted on April 22, 2024.)
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Ep. 65: Exploring God’s Invitations in Teaching Careers with Georgina Martinez and John-Paul Manfredi
As teens reach college and young adulthood, big questions arise and get asked often: what do you think you’ll major in? What career are you preparing for? To help others with faithful discernment, Viatorian Voices is catching up with Viatorian young adults into the first years of their careers. Here, we talk to two teachers. Georgina Martinez grew up at Viatorian-founded parish, St. Thomas More in Henderson, NV; she studied education at Grand Canyon University and now teaches kindergarten in Clark County Public Schools. John-Paul Manfredi grew up at St. Viator Catholic Community in Las Vegas and attended Viatorian-founded Bishop Gorman High School; he went to a small school in San Francisco for theatre and studied graduate theology at the University of Notre Dame, and he now teaches theology at Gorman. (This episode debuted on April 8, 2024.)
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Ep. 64: Exploring God’s Invitations in Health-Care Careers with Brooke Major and Grace Castellese
As teens reach college and young adulthood, big questions arise and get asked often: what do you think you’ll major in? What career are you preparing for? To help others with faithful discernment, Viatorian Voices is catching up with Viatorian young adults into the first years of their careers. Here, we talk to Brooke Major, who studied science as an undergrad, has continued on to earn a master’s degree in precision medicine, and is now working toward her doctorate in optometry, which she will finish next year. We also speak with Grace Castellese, who is in year five of a six-year undergrad-grad program in pharamacology that she will finish next year. (This debuted on March 25, 2024.)
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Ep. 63: Exploring God’s Invitations in Ministry Careers with Iris Sanchez and Ben Paolelli
As teens reach college and young adulthood, big questions arise and get asked often: what do you think you’ll major in? What career are you preparing for? To help others with faithful discernment, Viatorian Voices is catching up with Viatorian young adults into the first years of their careers. Here, we talk to Iris Sanchez, who works as a campus minister at Cristo Rey St. Martin, and Ben Paolelli, who works as director of campus ministry at Notre Dame College Prep, about their careers in ministry and the paths that led there. (This episode debuted on March 11, 2024.)
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Ep. 62: Exploring God’s Invitations in Counseling Careers with Mike Leahy and Mike Masterton
As teens reach college and young adulthood, big questions arise and get asked often: what do you think you’ll major in? What career are you preparing for? To help others with faithful discernment, Viatorian Voices is catching up with Viatorian young adults into the first years of their careers. Here, we talk to Mike Leahy, a school counselor formerly at Saint Viator High School and now for Lake Zurich (IL) District 95, and Mike Masterton, a Saint Viator High School alumni (’08) and school counselor for Carmel Catholic High School. (This episode debuted on February 26, 2024.)
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Past Episodes
- Ep. 61: Exploring God’s Invitations in Business Careers with Pre-Associate Patrick Aller and Associate Jason Wilhite (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 60: Teaching the Faith with Zach Wulbert and Associate Brian Hansen (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 59: Exploring God’s Invitations with Fr. John Peeters, CSV (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 58: Young Adult Leadership with Trevor Lyon (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 57: Young Adults in Music Ministry with Associate Ky Guerrero and Associate Anthony Gugino (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 56: Roundtable on Viatorian Association with Associate Barb D’Urso and Associate Curt Saindon (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 55: Roundtable on Marriage, Fatherhood, and Family Life with Associate Brian Hansen, Jacob LeSage, and Pre-Associate Dan Masterton (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 54: Roundtable on Viatorian Religious Life with Fr. Charlie Bolser, CSV, Br. Rob Robertson, CSV, and Br. Peter Lamick, CSV (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Bolder Dreams Ep. 13: Collecting Insights for the Viatorian Community (Bolder Dreams Finale) (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Bolder Dreams Ep. 12: Vocation Ministry Part 2 with Sr. Debbie Borneman, SSCM (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Bolder Dreams Ep. 11: Vocation Ministry Part 1 with Sr. Debbie Borneman, SSCM (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Bolder Dreams Ep. 10: Hospitality with John Kyler (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Bolder Dreams Ep. 9: New Media and Storytelling with Fr. Brendan McAleer, CSC (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Bolder Dreams Ep. 8: Liturgical and Music Ministry with Molly Mattingly (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Bolder Dreams Ep. 7: Retreat Ministry (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Bolder Dreams Ep. 6: Youth Ministry with Kim McMillan (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Bolder Dreams Ep. 5: Creation Care Mobilization with Kayla Jacobs and Diana Marin (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Bolder Dreams Ep. 4: Peace and Justice Ministry with Michael Jordan Laskey (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Bolder Dreams Ep. 3: Educator Spirituality with Dr. Amy J. Cattapan (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Bolder Dreams Ep. 2: High School Campus Ministry with Dr. Chris Miller and Elliott Gualtiere (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Bolder Dreams Ep. 1: Youth Leadership Formation with Cari Foster (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 53: Live from VYC 2023 with the Young Adult Leaders (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 52: The Laborers and The Harvest with Fr. Larry Lentz, CSV (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 51: Hobbies and Interests — Fishing and Painting with Fr. John Van Wiel, CSV (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 50: From Parishioner to Associate with Associate Julie Lampley (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 49: Viatorian Solidarity with Fr. Corey Brost, CSV (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 48: At the Margins with Br. Peter Lamick, CSV (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 47: Exploring God’s Invitations with Fr. Dan Hall, CSV (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 46: Hobbies and Interests — Writing the Faith with Pre-Associate Dan Masterton (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- CST Ep. 7: Workers’ Rights and the Dignity of Work (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- CST Ep. 6: Solidarity (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- CST Ep. 5: Reflecting on Rights and Responsibilities (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- CST Ep. 4: Reflecting on the Preferential Option for People Who Are Marginalized (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- CST Ep. 3: The Dignity and Value of Human Life (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- CST Ep. 2: Care for God’s Creation (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- CST Ep. 1: The Call to Family, Community, and Participation (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 45: Building Hope with Associates Michelle and Ken Barrie (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 44: End-of-Life Accompaniment with Associate Mary Finks (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 43: Exploring God’s Invitation with Fr. Greg Jones, CSV (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 42: Journeying through Homelessness with Beth Nabors (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 41: A Viatorian Campus Ministry with Jim Dippold (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 40: 100 Years of Bishop Mac with Pre-Associate Terry Granger (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 37: Agricultural Stewardship with Associate David Surprenant (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 36: Accompanying Young People Seeking Asylum with Br. Michael Gosch, CSV (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 35: Roundtable on Young Adults in Association with Associate Ky Guerrero, Associate Tommy Gugino, and Associate Anthony Gugino (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 34: Viatorian Dads and Husbands with Associate Romeo Perez and Associate Paul Hartz (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 33: Audiobook Aid for Exploring God’s Invitation (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 32: Live from VYC with Young Adult Leaders (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 31: Associates in Rural Parish Life with Associate Curt Saindon (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 30: Exploring God’s Invitation with Associate Brian Hansen (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 29: Divine Love in Motion with Mary O’Connell (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 28: Roundtable on 9 Decades of Viatorian Witness with Fr. Arnold Perham, CSV (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 27: A Wide-Lens Viatorian View with Fr. Mick Egan, CSV (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 26: Exploring God’s Invitation with Fr. Moses Mesh, CSV (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 25: Roundtable for Religious Brothers Day with Br. Rob Robertson, CSV and Br. Peter Lamick, CSV (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 24: Viatorian Roots at Bishop Gorman High School with Associate Connie Gerber and Associate Kim Martinez (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 23: VYC Leadership with Jean Ang and Patrick Aller (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 22: Roundtable on Viatorians: Past, Present, and Future with Fr. Patrick Render, CSV (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 21: A Viatorian Cristo Rey Education with Associate Deborah Perez and Melissa Gruenhagen (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 20: Roundtable for World Day of Consecrated Life with Special Guests (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 19: Being a Viatorian Pastor with Fr. Jason Nesbit, CSV (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 18: The Return of VYC! with Br. John Eustice, CSV and Associate Juliann Dwyer (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 17: Associates in Music Ministry with Susan Bourgeois and Mary Finks (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 16: Viatorian Leadership with Fr. Mark Francis, CSV (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 15: Young Adults in Association with Associates Tommy & Anthony Gugino (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 14: Roundtable on Prayer & Eucharist with Associate Barbara D’Urso (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 13: Viatorian Family Life with Abby and Associate Rosy Hartz (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 12: Roundtable on Viatorian Faith in Action with Fr. Tom Long, CSV and Br. Michael Gosch, CSV (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 11: Exploring God’s Invitation with Br. Rob Robertson, CSV (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 10: Roundtable on Exploring God’s Invitation with Br. John Eustice, CSV, Br. Peter Lamick, CSV, and Br. Ryan McMahon (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 9: Viatorian Athletics with Associate Jason Kuffel and Br. Peter Lamick, CSV (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 8: Rural Parish Life with Fr. Dan Belanger, CSV (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 7: What Viatorian Vocation Ministry Has to Offer (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 6: Care for God’s Creation with Amanda Murphy and Kat Hoenke (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 5: Founding a Viatorian School with Fr. Tom von Behren, CSV and Br. Carlos Flórez, CSV (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 4: From Youth Ministry to Adult Faith with Justin Daus and Brandon Beltram (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 3: Lifelong Relationships with Pre-Associate Dan Masterton (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 2: Exploring God’s Invitation with Fr. Corey Brost, CSV (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)
- Ep. 1: Young Adult Ministry with Associate Ky Guerrero and Associate Jason Wilhite (Apple Podcasts | YouTube)