Viatorians in the Media

Viatorians in the Media

Br. John Eustice, CSV, and Br. Peter Lamick, CSV, were interviewed earlier this month on “Catholic Chicago,” the radio arm of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Their topic? The role of religious brothers. “You always hear a lot about religious sisters and...
Oh, the Places You’ll Go

Oh, the Places You’ll Go

Fr. John Peeters, CSV, is a faithful correspondent to his St. Patrick Church staff whenever Viatorian duties take him away from Kankakee. His accounts are filled with much detail, and are as entertaining as they are thorough. In reflecting on his upcoming 60th...
Viatorian Parish Crowns its Patroness

Viatorian Parish Crowns its Patroness

Fittingly, on Mother’s Day, Fr. Jason Nesbit, CSV, Pastor of Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Bourbonnais, concluded his liturgy with a May crowning of its patroness. The simple ceremony took place outdoors, in front of a statue of Mary, located in...
A Mother’s Day Prayer

A Mother’s Day Prayer

Fr. William Haesaert, CSV, is a favorite among the school children and young people alike at St. Viator Catholic Community in Las Vegas. In this short video, he shows why, as he briefly shares a prayer to Mary that his own mother taught him when he was a...
During Pandemic, Viatorians Turn to Mary

During Pandemic, Viatorians Turn to Mary

On the same night, Viatorians led people in praying the rosary in two different sites: at St. George Parish in Bourbonnais, led by Fr. Dan Belanger, CSV, and Associate Paula Wasser; and at Saint Viator High School, led virtually by Br. John Eustice, CSV, and Br. Peter...
A New Twist on an 8th Grade Tradition

A New Twist on an 8th Grade Tradition

Today would have been the last Mass for graduating 8th graders at St. Viator Parish School in Las Vegas. How bittersweet that they cannot gather with the school community, to process into church in there graduation gowns, celebrate Mass and have their traditional St....