After 26 years as pastor, Fr. Richard Rinn, CSV, was recognized Saturday by the St. Viator School Foundation for his lasting impact on a thriving parish and school community. #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus https://www.viatorians.com/st-viator-school-foundation-honors-fr-richard-rinn/p=132855
What does Viatorian life look like in Ivory Coast? In our latest ep, Fr. Maurice shares about faith, vocation, and our growing mission there. Discover our global community. #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus https://www.viatorians.com/exploring-global-solidarity-with-ivory-coast-and-fr-maurice/p=132826
Our founder, the Venerable Louis Querbes, started the Viatorians in part to teach the Christian faith. From classrooms to parish religious ed to the example of our lived faith, we strive to teach the faith. Is God inviting you to be a Viatorian? #Vocations #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus
NEWS for this week!
+ Meet a Viatorian: Associate John Keating
+ Forming and sharing faith with and for each other and the Church
+ Lots around the province!
#AdoredAndLovedBeJesus
https://youtu.be/NQbiMv49DB4?si=vF4HBWiX2l9vFOJp
From a regional reflection morning to a faith formation series to contributing to magazine articles, Viatorians are sharing and forming our faith. #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus https://www.viatorians.com/forming-faith-for-each-other-and-our-church/p=132805
Meet Associate John Keating: a Las Vegas defense attorney, husband, and dad who's well at home with the Viatorian Community. #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus https://www.viatorians.com/meet-a-viatorian-associate-john-keating/p=132787
We encourage everyone to pray for vocations regularly. As you pray for us, we ask God's grace for vocations to brotherhood, priesthood, and association. #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus
This week:
+ Rest in peace, Fr. Daniel Mirabelli, CSV
+ PODCAST: Global Solidarity with Burkina Faso
+ Catching up with Colombia - lots of news!
#AdoredAndLovedBeJesus
https://youtu.be/19R6CbzHQ8g?si=T60xGi7Dah-lKKds
Catch with Colombia! Dedicating our formation house, marking Ash Wednesday, and listening to a new Viatorian song on Spotify. #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus https://www.viatorians.com/catching-up-with-colombia/p=132733
Our tribute to the late Fr. Daniel Mirabelli, CSV, a generous-hearted educator who loved to pour all he had into Catholic schools. Rest in peace, Fr. Daniel. #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus https://www.viatorians.com/rest-in-peace-fr-daniel/p=132770
In Viatorian Voices Ep. 105, we talk with Associate Julien Magloire of Burkina Faso to learn about our Viatorian Community in this west African country. #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus https://www.viatorians.com/exploring-global-solidarity-with-burkina-faso-and-julien/p=132709
Fr. Daniel died on Saturday in Moline, IL, at the age of 94, in his 75th year of religious life and 66th year of priesthood. May he rest in peace.
Memorial arrangements are pending and will be announced soon. #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus
Viatorian religious life is anchored in community life with brothers and the centrality of shared prayer. Is God inviting you to be a Viatorian? #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus #Vocations
NEWS for this week:
+ Rest in peace, Fr. Don
+ Featuring our VYC YAL Alumni
+ Building Peace and Resisting Hate
+ Viatorians Team Up to Rekindle Kairos
#AdoredAndLovedBeJesus
https://youtu.be/4d8EERpfM5Y?si=UnxuEkntH7iRVOxa
Saint Viator High School hosted teens and adults from our Viatorian parishes in Bourbonnais on Kairos 102, who will now return home looking to restart their parish Kairos program this June. #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus https://www.viatorians.com/svhs-hosts-bourbonnais-friends-to-rekindle-kairos/p=132694
Fr. Corey and the Children of Abraham Coalition held its annual Peace Camp – and this year was the biggest group yet, including new Abrahamic partners in friends from the Baha'i faith. https://www.viatorians.com/peacemakers-formed-to-identify-and-respond-to-hate/p=132676
We will memorialize the late Fr. Donald Fitzsimmons, CSV, on Friday morning at the Province Center, with 10-11am visitation and 11am memorial Mass. Today, we pay tribute to Fr. Don and nearly 75 years of religious life. #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus https://www.viatorians.com/rest-in-peace-fr-don/p=132660
On VYC, young people lead and grow today AND set a course for ongoing servant-leadership in their lives of faith. Celebrate the witness of VYC YALs past as we open apps for VYC '26 YALs! #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus https://www.viatorians.com/feature-the-lasting-impact-of-vyc-leadership-formation/p=132635
Fr. Don died on Friday at the age of 95, in his 75th year of religious life and 66th year of priesthood. May he rest in peace. #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus
Services will be Fri. morning at the Province Center, with visitation 10-11am and Mass at 11am. We plan to livestream Mass, with details to come.
God calls us to be good stewards of Creation. From our Community Giving Garden to backyards and buying habits, environmental justice puts divine love in motion. Is God inviting you to be a Viatorian? #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus #Vocations
Consider subscribing to our Viatorian newsletter! Each Friday, a new feature or podcast ep and news stories from the week – and always GOOD news to share. Sign up here! #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus
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NEWS for the week! Realize our global solidarity with sisters and brothers in Spain and check out the neat celebrations in Colombia with Bishop Chris. #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus https://youtu.be/lBPP4bxf3eU?si=-iEObQde1x8ZxL-8
Bishop Glancy celebrated Masses at our Colombia schools last week – opening the year at Colegio San Viator in Tunja + conferring Confirmation on 129 students at Colegio San Viator in Bogotá. #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus https://www.viatorians.com/coming-together-as-brothers-with-and-for-youth/p=132599
Deepen global solidarity with brothers & sisters in Spain! Associates Javier & Ilse + Br. JJ orient you to Catholicism & Viatorian life in Spain thru the rich charism we share. #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus https://www.viatorians.com/exploring-global-solidarity-with-spain-and-ilse-javier-and-br-jj/p=132562
Do you know someone who is trying to discern faithfully? We invite you to pray for your friend or family member, seeking St. Viator's intercession. #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus #Vocations
News this week!
+ Br. Julián heads to novitiate & Pre-Novice Ángel joins Casa San Justo
+ Bishop Chris tells his vocation story
+ Viatorians lead prayer out on the way
#AdoredAndLovedBeJesus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2To-QNXgiI
ICYMI:
My Vocation Story with Bishop Christopher Glancy, CSV
Our new vocation video is up to mark World Day for Consecrated Life, which was Monday (Feb. 2). #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus
https://youtu.be/KA1XnRCl1Do?si=AFs6FGWRiA3YXxcE
Viatorians are people on the way! Here's three stories – just from last week – of Viatorians leading prayer for communities away from their home bases. #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus https://www.viatorians.com/leading-prayer-out-on-the-way/p=132547
Join us in prayer and celebration, as our Br. Julián Camilo Torres of Colombia begins his novitiate year in Chile and we welcome new pre-novice Ángel Felipe Vásquez to Casa San Justo. #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus https://www.viatorians.com/colombia-sends-brother-to-novitiate-welcomes-pre-novice/p=132522
Pray with us on World Day for Consecrated Life today! Start with this new vocation story video from Bishop Christopher Glancy, CSV. Is God inviting you to be a Viatorian? #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus https://www.viatorians.com/celebrate-religious-life-today-with-vocation-stories/p=132506
