by Joan Sweeney | Aug 19, 2015 | Archives News
On Sunday Aug. 16, the newly renovated dining hall at St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights, IL was dedicated byArchbishop Blase Cupich. It is named Fr. Querbes Hall, after the founder of the Viatorian Community. Following the blessing ceremony, a wonderful...
by Joan Sweeney | Aug 13, 2015 | Archives News
#Throwback Thursday on the ViatorianUSA Facebook page this week featured Fr. John W.R. Maguire and his anti-injunction bill. He received a standing ovation when he presented the bill in 1925 to the IL House of Representatives. The bill became law – protecting...
by Joan Sweeney | Aug 5, 2015 | Archives News
At the Province Center Open House on July 12, 2015, guests who visited enjoyed a showing of The Search – an historical vocation film from 1956. The 20 minute movie was filmed in our building, which was formerly Our Lady of Arlington Novitiate (1952-1968). The...
by Joan Sweeney | Jul 31, 2015 | Archives News
Two couples came to the Province Center in Arlington Heights on June 18, 2015 to visit Fr. William Mayer. Fr. Mayer married both couple at St. Patrick Church in Kankakee – 50+ years ago! Ron and Roberta Renfield of Kankakee (on the left of Fr. Mayer in center)...
by Joan Sweeney | Jul 14, 2015 | Archives News
While researching another topic in the St. Viator College collection, this tribute to Fr. James Cote was found in the March 1911 issue of the college newspaper, The Viatorian, on pp. 234-236. This year, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the...
by Joan Sweeney | Jul 10, 2015 | Archives News
Ever wonder what lies beyond the gateway to the Viatorian Province Center in Arlington Heights? Now is your chance. Join members of the Viatorian Community for an afternoon open house, when we throw open our doors for all during this year designated by Pope Francis...
