The Viatorian Community joins with the National Religious Campaign Against Torture, as well as the leaders of 38 other faith denominations — representing 30 million church members in opposing the nomination of Ms. Gina Haspel as director of the CIA, … Continue reading
Building off Dr. Martin Luther King’s launching of a poor people’s campaign in 1968, today’s Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, is uniting tens of thousands of people across the country to challenge the evils of systemic … Continue reading
Associates Jackie Dupon and John Dussman concede that they are not accountants by profession. John works in sales with the newspaper industry, while Jackie made her career as a physical therapist before retiring. “But I was a math major before … Continue reading
A cornerstone of the Viatorian mission statement is the community’s commitment to embracing those “accounted of little importance.” Persons dealing with mental health issues, and especially those in America’s prisons, would be among those “accounted of little importance.” Read the latest article … Continue reading
Awaken, confront, transform. ACT NOW. Those are the buzz words driving a broad-based interfaith coalition, organized by the Conference of Major Superiors of Men. They are working on a long-term initiative to end racial injustice in our country. Their “Act Now” … Continue reading
Every year, Associate Kim Martinez accompanies her student leadership team from Bishop Gorman High School’s Campus Ministry, to the Viatorian Youth Congress. During the four-day congress, students are immersed in faith and leadership formation, as well as some of the social … Continue reading
Separate #MarchforOurLives demonstrations took place at cities across the country, and in at least two of them — Chicago and Las Vegas — Viatorians were there, called by their charism to accompany young people in their faith development. “I stand with these young people. … Continue reading
On Jan. 31, 2018, ICE deported Joel Colindres, leaving his two young children and American-born wife, Samantha, broken and displaced. Despite having an approved 1-130 and Visa sponsorship through his valid marriage to his wife, no criminal history and proof … Continue reading
A vision to promote interfaith tolerance continues to grow, as evidenced by the inaugural Middle School Interfaith Peace Camp, held over the weekend. It is believed to be the first of its kind in the Chicago area. Members of the Children of … Continue reading
Since the latest mass shooting in Parkland, FL, many youth have taken the lead nationally in addressing the violence of guns in our society. Laws have been passed in Florida that raise the minimum age for gun purchasing to 21, yet … Continue reading
Members of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men joined together in prayer on Feb. 27 in Washington DC for a “Catholic Day of Action for Dreamers.” They gathered first at Mass with Bishop John Stowe, OFM, before proceeding to … Continue reading
Viatorians are solidarity with the U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops, and locally with Cardinal Blase Cupich of the Archdiocese of Chicago, in support of their national call-in day for the protection of Dreamers. “The U.S. bishops are asking us to … Continue reading
Viatorians joined with the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Priests for Justice for Immigrants, and the Sisters and Brothers of Immigrants at a news conference in the Holy Name Cathedral chapel to show their support for DREAMers, young immigrants who have been helped by the … Continue reading
On the third annual World Day of Prayer, Reflection and Action Against Human Trafficking, it was students who took the lead at Saint Viator High School, raising awareness about this modern form of human slavery. Working with Associate Cathy Abrahamian … Continue reading
The National Human Trafficking Hotline has added 24/7 SMS texting and online chat services in both English and Spanish. Previously, human trafficking survivors and people reporting tips could call, email, or use a web form to access the Hotline. Around-the-clock … Continue reading
One year after the Viator House of Hospitality opened — with the mission of offering a supportive environment to young immigrant men while they seek asylum — it is nearly filled to capacity and a waiting list is expected. “We filled … Continue reading
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