Fall, 1994
THE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER OF THE CLERICS OF SAINT VIATOR
Letter from ·the Provincial Dear Friends of the Viatorians:
Diversity in Ministry
If any word characterizes Viatorian ministry it might be the word Welcome to our first "diversity". Many of · issue of VIATOR, the you know Viatorians quarterly newsletter of.the through our presence in ·Clerics of St. Viator. I am high schools or parpleased, on behalf of all ishes, but Viatorians Viatorians, to be able to can be found serving offer you this opportunity the Church in many to learn about our work. Father Egan other areas as well. · The purpose of the Several of our brothnewsletter is simple: to share our story with ers and priests are you. In this and upcoming issues, we plan to active in the university tell you about our mission and how it is taking apostolate at DePaul shape here in the United States and around the .. and Loyola in Chicago, . worid. We want to keep you informed about Catholic Theological the Viatorians you know and our activities in a Union of Chicago, variety of ministries. · Rosary College in River · We are attempting to send these complimen~ Forest, Illinois, tary issues to members of our school and parish Benedictine College in communities. Ultimately, we hope that everyLisle, Illinois and St. one whose life has been touched by a Viatorian Anselm in New HampwiHbe on our mailing list. shire. We Viatorians often pride ourselves on our For many years diversity. We serve many communities in an Viatorians have served assortment of roles. And yet, we remain true to as chaplains in the a common vision: to proclaim the Gospel by Army, Navy and Air faith and actions. Force. Two of our It is my hope that our newsletter conveys to priests currently serve you the power of that vision; You are and the armed forces in always will be our partners in faith. Through Camp LeJeune; North this newsletter, we hope to keep you involved Carolina and Gulf Port, in that partnership. Mississippi. One of our Please feel free to contact us with any inforbrothers is the Assistant mation. We welcome your comments. Superintendent of Sincerely, c Education for the ~ ,/4,1 . I cSv Robert M. Egan, C.S .V. Archdiocese of Chicago Provincial and one of our priests is
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a Canon Lawyer in the Archdiocese of Kansas City. Some of our men are involved with marriage encounter . throughout the United States, and a priest and a brother offer retreats in northern Illinois. On the west coast a Brother works with the homeless as a social worker and a priest administers programs serving persons with AIDS. Of course the vast majority of our men are involved in one of our parishes or high schools; that is where you probably know us. However, as you can see Via torian brothers and priests minister in a very diverse vineyard.
IN THIS ISSUE ... Letter from the Provincial. ............ ......... 1 International Congregation News .... ..... ..............2 Vocation News .............. 2 Individual Member Profile ..... .. .. .... ... .......... .. 3 Member Whereabouts ..3
iator International Congregation News On July 14 the General Chapter re-elected Father Leonard Audet from the Province of Saint Laurent, as Superior General of the Congregation. After consultation with and the consent of the Provincials, Father Audet announced the members of the General Council on Sunday, July 17. Father Jose Antonio Lezama, Province of Spain, will serve as Vicar General and Brother Marius Caron, Province of Abitibi, will serve as
General Treasurer. The other members of the General Council are appointed for three year terms by the Superior General -usually, one representative from each of the Provinces - Spain, France, Canada and the United States. The role of the General Council is twofold: 1) the international coordination of the role of the Viatorian mission; 2) the ongoing support of Viatorian religious in line with the founding vision of our founder, Father Louis Querbes. The representative from the United States, Father Mark Francis, is a 1971 graduate of St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois. After graduation, Father Francis returned to St. Viator to teach history for one year and then was assigned to the faculty of Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada for two years. Father Francis returned to Chicago for preparation for the priesthood at Catholic Theological Union. After ordination, he was assigned to Colegio San Viator in Bogota, Colombia where he taught English for two years. After Colombia, Father Francis went to Rome to complete his doctorate in theology and immediately returned to Catholic Theological Union, where he is currently assigned as Professor in Liturgy. Father Francis has done considerable research pertaining to culture and liturgy. He has offered several workshops throughout the United States and has contributed to several journals including Liturgy 90, The Theology Review, Assembly, Emmanuel, and Aids
in Ministry. As the American representative of the General Council, Father Francis will be a frequent flyer to Rome. His responsibilities will be vocation/ formation ministry which will require him to visit all the Provinces and Foundations throughout the world. All of us wish Father Francis well as he undertakes this important ministry for the Congregation.
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Vocation News Mr. Daniel Belanger joined the Viatorian PreNovitiate Program in August. He arrived in Arlington Heights, Illinois after the long drive from Las Vegas:, Nevada. Dan is living at the Province Center, where he is getting his first experie¡n ce of Viatorian community life. A native of Southern California, Dan has lived and worked most recently in Las Vegas. Here he met Father Tom von Behren. The two of them were on a tour of Catholic Social Services shelter for the homeless. Dan was there as a volunteer, and Tom was there as a new member of the Board. As they began to talk, he expressed an interest in the Viatorians. Later working with Father Jim Crilly, and corning to know many of the Viatorians living and working in the Las Vegas area, Dan asked to continue his vocational journey with the Clerics of St. Viator. Dan comes to us with a wealth of experience. He is 31-years-old, and has served for nine years in the US Air Force. During that time he completed his Bachelor of Science degree through the Southern Illinois University extension program. Since leaving the military, Daniel gave his time as a catechist in two Las Vegas area parishes, while exploring his vocation. He also worked full-time for one of the hotels there. During his Pre-Novitiate time, Daniel will attend the Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University of Chicago. Along with background in theology, pastoral practice and ministry, Daniel hopes to concentrate in youth ministry. He is also working part-time at St. Viator High School as a substitute teacher, and volunteering with the Campus Ministry Office there. Daniel brings much enthusiasm and energy to ministry with young people. The whole Viatorian Community welcomes Daniel. We are happy to share our lives with him as he explores the way that Christ is calling him to serve the People of God.
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Individual Member Profile Father George Auger recently his greatest gifts. returned from Rome after vVhile in the Bourbonnais spending six years serving on region, Father was instrumental the Viatorian General Council. in restoring relations with Prior to his ap~Vl'!9aill!ll!III Olivet Nazarene pointment to the University, located General Council, on the former Father Auger served grounds of St. Viator as a high school College. teacher, associate As a result of this pastor, pastor, and reconciliation, a retreat director. room honoring the He began his contributions of the religious ministry Viatorians and the teaching English, achievements of St. t French and Religion - - ~ - - -- - - " Viator College was for eight years at St. Fatlier Auger created on the camViator High School in Arlington pus of Olivet Nazarene UniverHcights, Illinois . sity. Father reports this as one \;\'hile reflecting on his years of his fondest memories . at St. Viator, Father said, "I During the past six years in really enjoyed my rapport with Rome, Father Auger's responsithe students. I always enjoyed bilities included vocation/ watching the learning process formation ministry throughout unfold ." the Viatorian Provinces and After serving in high school Foundations. ministry, Father Auger entered In addition to visiting the parish ministry. His first asViatorians in Spain, France, signment led him to the MaterCanada and United States, he nity BVM Parish in traveled extensively to Haiti, Bourbonnais, Illinois as an Chile, Colombia, Peru, Taivvan, associate pastor for four years . Japan, and the Ivory Coast. '01is was followed by another He was deeply impressed by four years at St. Joseph's Parish the "dedication, simplicity, in Springfield, 111:nois. generosity, and genuine happiln 1984, the Yi,,torian comness of the men" he cncounmunity calJed upon him to serve tered in their apostolates. as Pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Although for from home , Kankakee, Illinois, whC'rc he Fdthcr enjoyed the ~-ears h e ministered for five years. spent in Rnrnc as it ,1ffordcd During these years, Father him a deeper sense of the Auger continued mini stering in bread th of\' ia tori an presence ,1reas of spiritual accompanithrouglwut the wc,rld . nwnt for both la y and religious . In hi.:; s piHT time , he \,·as able TI1i s ability to bring people to cc1mplemcn t hi'i administrt1clo:--cr to C0d ha s been (inc of ti,·c \q1rk on the Counril b\·
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