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Newsletter –Fall 2021

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It was a busy summer for members of the Viatorian Community who took on new assignments, moved into new community residences and generally entered new phases of their ministries. Here’s a sample: Br. John Eustice, CSV, moved to Maternity BVM Parish in Bourbonnais, where he will live while taking classes toward his Master’s in Divinity, with a view toward the priesthood, at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He will continue to serve as director of vocation ministry.

Br. Peter Lamick, CSV,

returned to Saint Viator High School in Arlington Heights, to teach and coach. Currently, he teaches ethics as part of the theology department and coaches underclassmen in football. Br. Lamick had been part of the faculty at Cristo Rey St. Viator in North Las Vegas for the past year.

Fr. Jason Nesbit,

CSV, continues to serve as pastor of Maternity BVM Parish in Bourbonnais, but he has accepted an appointment to serve as the Viatorian representative on the Catholic Theological Union’s board of trustees. Like most Viatorians, he completed his seminary studies there and graduated with Fr. Moses Mesh, CSV, who joined him in July as the new associate pastor.

Br. Rob Robertson, CSV,

returned to Saint Viator High School to serve as a counselor. He was part of the founding faculty at Cristo Rey St. Viator and he continues to be a big promoter of the school and its mission.

Br. Michael Rice, CSV, moved his retirement residence to Arlington Heights from Las Vegas over the summer. Already, he has jumped in to provide expertise on renovating parts of the retirement wing, and is a great addition to the life of the Province Center. Fr. Alan Syslo, CSV, also returned to the Province Center to continue his retirement in the Midwest. After spending most of his ministry on the West Coast and in Las Vegas, Fr. Syslo looks forward to watching the change of seasons as he spends parts of every day outdoors. Fr. Patrick Render, CSV, has accepted the role of Novice Director as he assists Br. Ryan McMahon on his spiritual journey. Fr. Render moved from St. Viator Parish in Chicago to St. Patrick Church in Kankakee, where he lives with Fr. John Peeters, CSV, Pastor, as well as Fr. Richard Pighini, CSV, and Fr. Donald Wehnert, who are both retired. Fr. Render also now serves as Director of Association for the Viatorian Community.

Br. John Eustice

Br. Peter Lamick during football practice.

Fr. Jason Nesbit and Fr. Moses Mesh graduated together in 2011 from Catholic Theological Union. Br. Rob Robertson

Fr. Alan Syslo and Br. Michael Rice moved into the retirement wing last spring at the Province Center.