Viator Newsletter 2007 Winter

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Viatorian Community

Winter 2007

Volume 12, No. 1

Provincial’s Perspective his issue of Viator inaugurates the 125th anniversary celebration of the Province of Chicago. Throughout the next several months, various celebrations will be held to commemorate the foundation of the Viatorian Community in the United States. Our celebration will culminate with a Mass and dinner on the actual anniversary date, August 2, 2007, at our founding parish, Maternity BVM Church in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Our Superior General, Fr. Mark Francis, CSV and the members of the General Council, along with the provincial superiors of every province throughout the congregation, will join us at this special event as we gather to celebrate the life of our province in the United States.

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Each issue of Viator during this anniversary year will focus on a specific area of Viatorian ministry as lived out over these past 125 years. This issue will highlight our most traditional and fundamental ministry, that of “catechist and educator” in the Church. Viatorians have been involved in numerous educational ministries throughout our history. Responding to Fr. Louis Querbes’ call “to go out and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the young and impoverished,” Viatorians of the Chicago Province have taught in elementary schools, high schools, universities, and seminaries throughout the United States. Viatorians, as teachers and administrators, have also operated a school for the deaf, opened

schools in foreign missions, worked with troubled youth in Chicago and Georgia, while always attempting to live the mission as educators and catechists of our time. Today, Viatorians continue the educational apostolate at all levels of education. As we look back upon our history, we are very grateful for the many blessings we have received by ministering and collaborating with so many outstanding lay educators and administrators. We are also thankful for the support of such wonderful parents, alums, and benefactors over these past 125 years. Through our combined efforts, thousands of young men and women have heard the Gospel, been sent out as leaders of their generation, and have made a difference in our world. We happily share our stories with you, the Viator readers, as we celebrate this milestone in our province. Please join with us through your prayers and support during this special jubilee. We look forward to continuing our mission as catechists and educators in the Church for decades to come! In St. Viator and Fr. Querbes,

Reverend Thomas R. von Behren, CSV Provincial


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