by edaday | Apr 16, 2019 | News Archives
Like many other religious communities, Viatorians draw their roots from 19th Century France. Fr. Louis Querbes founded the congregation in Vourles, in the aftermath of the French Revolution. Consequently, the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral tears at the heart of the...
by edaday | Apr 9, 2019 | News Archives, Peace & Justice
Two years after a pair of Viatorians opened the Viator House of Hospitality, the mission to welcome young, immigrant men seeking asylum in this country continues to build momentum — and support. Its most recent fundraiser, held at Maggiano’s Little Italy...
by edaday | Mar 28, 2019 | News Archives
“Trust! God’s Gotchu.” That was the theme at this year’s Religious Education Congress, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of Religious Education. It is the nation’s largest annual gathering of Catholics and once again Viatorians —...
by edaday | Mar 26, 2019 | News Archives
Associate Ken Barrie likes to work with his hands, preferably behind the scenes, making things happen for his parish community, St. Patrick Church in Kankakee. When he hears of someone in need — whether they need a coat, a meal, or a wheelchair ramp — he...
by edaday | Mar 21, 2019 | News Archives
Today is World Down Syndrome Day and students at St. Viator Parish School in Las Vegas takes that celebration seriously. They are joining with people around the world in wearing mismatched socks, in order to celebrate the differences and what makes people unique,...
by edaday | Mar 20, 2019 | News Archives
It was only fitting that parishioners at historic St. Patrick Church in downtown Kankakee culminate their 125th anniversary year, on the feast day of their patron, St. Patrick. With a congregation dressed predominantly in green, and with plenty of young families and...