First Communion at St. George Parish

First Communion at St. George Parish

Parishioners at St. George in Bourbonnais have a particular devotion to the Blessed Mother — and even their first communicants know of her intercession. After the parish’s first communion liturgy, on May 1, each of the children posed for a portrait photo...
These Peacemakers Credit their Catholic Education

These Peacemakers Credit their Catholic Education

Dr. Anthony Fauci is known worldwide as the chief medical officer to the president during the pandemic. But at the annual Blessed are the Peacemakers gala, held virtually  by officials with Catholic Theological Union, he credited his Catholic education with giving him...
Viatorians in Tunja Celebrate New Graduate

Viatorians in Tunja Celebrate New Graduate

Br. John Avellaneda, CSV, works actively with students at Colegio San Viator in Tunja to put their faith into action. Most recently, he led the Solidarity Campaign in which students and their families donated hygiene items, shoes and food for the senior residents of...
Receiving First Communion During the Pandemic

Receiving First Communion During the Pandemic

Children of all ages received their first holy communion over the weekend at St. Viator Catholic Community in Las Vegas, and despite the unusual year receiving the sacrament proved to be just as powerful. The students in this first weekend celebration were all part of...
‘You Always Have a Home Here’

‘You Always Have a Home Here’

A special Mass took place Sunday at Maternity BVM Parish in Bourbonnais. The liturgy featured seniors in high school as lectors, readers and singers, to name just a few of their roles. The occasion was a special Mass of celebration and blessing, offered by Fr. Jason...