by edaday | Sep 25, 2018 | News Archives
Let the new mandate begin! Just six weeks after being elected Superior General of the Clerics of St. Viator, Fr. Mick Egan, CSV, opened his first meeting with his General Council — and it was a historic one. For the first time, a meeting of the leaders of the...
by edaday | Sep 21, 2018 | News Archives
In its 125th jubilee year, historic St. Patrick’s Church continued one of its most sacred traditions last weekend: the Blue Mass, which honors — and thanks — local police, fire and first responders for their work in protecting the community. The Mass...
by edaday | Sep 20, 2018 | News Archives
Every professed Viatorian carries with them a symbol of their sacred vows that dates back to their 19th century founder, Fr. Louis Querbes: a distinctive gold ring they wear on their right hand. Engraved on each is a holy cross with the initials, IHS, symbolizing...
by edaday | Sep 19, 2018 | News Archives
No one counts down the months to St. Patrick’s Day more than parishioners of St. Patrick’s Church in Kankakee. Every year, in mid-September they mark the halfway point, with their annual Half-Paddy Fest, and it’s always a hit. “Because St....
by edaday | Sep 17, 2018 | News Archives
The farmland around the Bourbonnais/Kankakee region holds a special place in the Viatorian Community, since it was there that the first Viatorians arrived back in 1865. While those early Viatorians would go on to teach at a local school and parish, farm families have...
by edaday | Sep 10, 2018 | News Archives
In a liturgy of profession steeped in tradition, the Viatorian Community welcomed two new religious brothers: Br. Jhobony Orduz, CSV, and Br. Juan Carlos Ubaque, CSV. Both are natives of Colombia, who were drawn to the Viatorians because of their educational mission...
