QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER OF THE CLERICS OF SAINT VIATOR Volume 4, Number 1 Fall 1999

T E A C H E R S 0 F F A I T H

Devastating Earthquake

Viatorians Lead Response _______ _

A major Earthquake devastated the Armenia Region of Colombia, South America in late spring. Armenia is well south­west of Libano where the Viatorians staff the diocesan school, Colegio San Antonio Marie Claret, and although Libano escaped damage, the aftermath had a powerful effect on the Christian community of Libano. Viatorian Brother Brian

Cooper reported that the response was a

major local effort mounted by Viatorians and other citizens to collect monies, food, clothing and other basic necessities for those who received a direct hit. During the Holy Week school break, a caravan of trucks, cars and wagons was accompanied by dozens of volunteers from Colegio Claret and Libano who

traveled overnight to personally deliver rna terial goods to the victims.

In addition, enough cash was provided to allow for up to five families to make a down payment on an existing home, or to purchase land for a new home to be built. This christian response of faith in action was warmly received by residents of Armenia. The gratitude of those receiving aid can best be shown by the comment of a resident who lost all material property. She said: "It's possible that all is destroyed, but our hope will never be destroyed!" •

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Spring Sabbatical

Ongoing Viatorian Formation _ _ Father Dan Nolan, pastor of St. Thomas

Fr. Dan Nolan, C.S . V

More Catholic Community in Henderson, Nevada was able to partake of a spring sabbatical to renew and update pastoral skills. It is also an opportunity to renew oneself spiritually and theologically. Occasional sabbaticals and continuing

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Viator

Reverend Robert M. Egan, C.S.V. Provincial Publisher

Philip J. Skeris Director of Development Managing Editor

VIATOR is published quarterly by the Clerics of St. Viator, the Viatorians, for friends, families, parishioners and alumni of Viatorian apostolates.

The Clerics of St. Viator are religious priests and brothers sent by the Catholic Church to teach the Faith and proclaim Jesus Christ as Gospel. In parishes, schools, and a variety of other ministries Viatorians work with Christian communities to live, deepen and celebrate their faith.

Our legal title is: Clerics of St. Viator.

From The Provincial's Perspective ____ _ Dear Partner in Faith,

Greetings to you from the Viatorians. I am pleased to share with you this Fall1999 issue of our Viatorian Quarterly Newsletter.

Recent months have se~n an increasing number of stories detailing natural disasters across our entire world. This issue of our newsletter details the story of a

major earthquake in the Armenia region of Colombia in South America, close to Libano where the Viatorians are involved in ministry. I am proud of the response of the Viatorians and the whole Christian community of Libano to this horrible disaster.

You will also read about Father Dan Nolan from St. Thomas More Parish in Henderson, Nevada. Dan had the opportunity last spring to take a mini-sabbatical and this issue details some of the activities that he was able to take advantage of as part of a spiritual and theological renewal program. Your continued generosity and support of the Viatorians makes such experiences possible.

Finally, you will notice a new feature in this issue of the newsletter entitled "Regional Roundup." We hope to use this aspect of our newsletter to highlight some of the activities that are taking place in Viatorian ministries and apostolates throughout the regions in which we serve.

Thank you once again for your continued support of our Viatorian Community. Please know that you and all the members of your family are remembered in the prayers of the Viatorian Community. My best wishes to you.

Sincerely,

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Robert M. Egan, C.S.V. Provincial

Rest In Peace Kindly remember in your prayers the following Viatorian who recently died:

Brother Gerard LaMarre, C.S.V. Born to Eternal Life: May 12, 1999

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Devasting Earthquake (continued)

Devastation Abounds

Relief arrives

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Regional Roundup

This new feature will highlight recent activities of interest in the Regions of the Chicago Province.

LAS VEGAS: St. Thomas More, Henderson reports on a strong growth in the LifeTeen parish program. The initial LifeTeen Mass of 350 participants has grown over time to an assembly of more than 900 attending each Sunday evening!

KANKAKEE/ BOURBONNAIS Father Richard Pighini, pastor of St. Patrick parish in Kankakee was recognized for the beauty and ingenuity of the abundant flora and fauna in the rectory garden, which was included in the annual Kankakee Garden Walk.

Spring Sabbatical (continued) formation of Viatorians have been a well­established program for Viatorians for decades.

Father Nolan' s mini­sabbatical followed four years of parish

building and expansion in the fastest growing community in the country. With Henderson as a neighbor of Las Vegas, parish growth continues at the rate of 12 - 15 families per

CHICAGO Brother Leo V. Ryan was awarded the Via Sapientia Award by DePaul University at the summer Commencement Ceremony. It is the highest award that the university grants to individuals who devotedly serve the purposes and ideals of DePaul University. Father John VanWiel was named "Teacher of the Year" at St. Viator High School for the past academic year.

SPRINGFIELD Brother James Lewnard, a faculty member at Sacred Heart-Griffin High School has been re­appointed to the Springfield Diocesan Board of Catholic Education.

Father George Auger served as retreat master in summer for the Ursuline Sisters in

Springfield. •

Via torian Fathers: George Auger, Robert Carey, Joseph Tremonti, Thomas Wise Not present for photo: Fathers Roger Drolet and Norbert Bibeault

• week, and counting. Dan completed several courses at St. Mary of the Lake University in suburban Chicago, and he took the opportunity to visit other parishes to share in their liturgical life

and to seek their insights. The program also provided for private study and reflection. •

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