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Las Posadas – Dec. 16, 2011

published on: December 16, 2011

The traditional Mexican Posada procession of re-enacting Mary and Joseph searching for an inn, serves to heighten current day immigration issues. Participants marched from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Center to St. Peter’s Church in downtown Chicago.To find out more … Continue reading →

Calling All Loyola Alum

published on: December 15, 2011

Courtesy of luc.edu/alumni/yearbooks Loyola, the magazine of Loyola University, has an article in the Fall 2011 issue on p. 43 announcing that the Loyola yearbooks are now available online. Many Viatorians attended and/or graduated from Loyola University, Chicago – so … Continue reading →

Our Chapel

published on: December 14, 2011

Speaking of our chapel, kudos to Karen and Donna S. for decorating with the gorgeous poinsettias again this year! The chapel looks awesome, as well as, other areas around the Province Center!! The botanical name, Euphorbia pulcherrima, means “very beautiful.” Amen!

Stained Glass Style Nativity

published on: December 13, 2011

The Christmas exhibit this year is a stained glass style Nativity poster with gorgorous blue and gold tones – set off with big old-fashioned-like colored bulbs (although they are actually the new LED style lights now)! The artist of the original painting … Continue reading →

Fr. Huntimer’s Painting

published on: December 13, 2011

Fr. Don Huntimer, CSV came to the archives looking for a photograph of St. Viator Church in Chicago – he had been asked to paint it! He found an appropriate one on the cover of a parish directory. Not long after that Fr. Don completed … Continue reading →

Third Book for CSV Author

published on: December 13, 2011

The archives just received a new 2011 book by Br. Jim Lewnard, CSV. It is titled Trackside in the Land of Lincoln with Richard Ward. This is the third book that Br. Lewnard has written on the topic of trains. Monon in Color was … Continue reading →

Immigration Vigil – Dec. 13, 2011

published on: December 13, 2011

Viatorians co-sponsor a prayer vigil that started at the Chicago Methodist Temple and continued with a candlelit procession to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Center.Photos courtesy of Erin Marie HoytTo find out more read: Viatorians Shine Light on Immigration Reform

Bridges Retreat – Dec. 1 and 2, 2011 – Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat Center, Barrington, IL

published on: December 2, 2011

Saint Viator and St. Martin de Porres high school students gather for a retreat aimed at building bridges and talking about issues like racism, discrimination and diversity.To find out more read: Bridges Retreat Leads Students to Reach Across Barriers