Fr. Daniel Hall, CSV, Provincial Superior, and his General Council — Br. Michael Gosch, CSV, Fr. Mark Francis, CSV, Fr. Daniel Lydon, CSV, and Br. Rob Robertson, CSV — spent the weekend with Viatorians in Bogotá, and they came away energized.

Fr. Alejandro Adame and Br. Rob Robertson relax during one of their meetings.

They timed the visit so that they would attend the annual assembly of the Viatorians in Colombia, which is always a highlight of the year.

“You can sense the vitality,” Fr. Hall said. “It’s a young, vibrant community, with people looking forward to the future.”

(L-R) Fr. Carlos Claro, Fr. Edwin Ruiz, Br. Jhobany Orduz and Fr. Felipe Montes enjoy a break.

Fr. Hall met with professed members first, before the entire community — professed and

Fr. Gustavo Lopez, left, meets with Fr. Daniel Hall.

associates — gathered for Mass and the recognition of jubilarians.

 

“All but three associates attended,” Fr. Hall said. “Our meetings were important. They set the direction for their future. We’ve set a goal of assisting them to become a region in four years.”