W hat’s in a word?Some would saynothing, and

others would say everything,and still others would say,“It all depends on the context.”I would like to focus on twoseemingly innocent words thathave been part of religious lifefor a long time. These words,congregation and community,speak of a particular realitythat has defined the Clerics of

St. Viator (Viatorians) for over 150 years. Today, thesewords offer new insight into the living, changing realityof our community. Let me explain.

Within the Church, there are religious orders,congregations, communities, societies, confraternities,and pious associations. In fact, throughout the history of the Church thousands of “religious groups” have beenformed to “do the work” of the Church. Most of thesegroups prospered for a period of time and then dissolveddue to reasons uniquely their own.

Fortunately, the Clerics of St. Viator is alive and well,actively engaged in the mission of the Church andembracing the charism of our founder, Father LouisQuerbes. Fr. Querbes initially intended to found a religious association of pious lay men to teach the youngpeople who were living in the countryside of France.This group was to be known as the Association of theParochial Catechists or Clerics of St. Viator. Uponencountering ecclesial opposition to his initial concept of a “lay group”, Fr. Querbes quickly adapted to the reality of his times and changed his focus (while neverreally giving up on his initial dream). After many trials

and some disappointment, Fr. Querbes finally convinced the Church to grant approval of his religious congregation.On September 21, 1838, the Parochial Catechists orClerics of St. Viator (soon to be known as the Clerics of St. Viator) was approved by the Holy See.

In time, the Clerics of St. Viator grew in number.As the congregation grew, new missions were accepted.Viatorians were not only flourishing in Europe, but alsoacross the Atlantic in Canada and the United States.(The congregation eventually expanded to Africa, Asia, andLatin America.) It was clear that, finally, the Congregationof the Clerics of St. Viator was firmly established.

During the 20th century, the Congregation – especially inthe United States – was comprised of priests serving theneeds of the local church in schools and parishes. Theywere vowed men firmly entrenched in the mission of theChurch, working under the authority of the local bishop.The Viatorian Novitiate was filled to the brim.

After the Second Vatican Council, the Congregation ofthe Clerics of St. Viator experienced a significant declinein religious vocations. However, “When God closes adoor, God often opens a window!” As the congregationwas experiencing diminishment in terms of vowed members, the Viatorian Community began experiencingnew birth and new life, with the welcome addition of a “lay group” called Viatorian Associates. Yes, theViatorian Community is growing, expanding, and experiencing new vocations. The dream of Fr. Querbes is once again coming to life.

Throughout the international community, lay men and women are joining the Viatorians. Sharing in the Viatorian mission, community and spirituality,a new reality is being realized as the 21st century breaksupon us.

Fr. Thomas R. von Behren,CSV, Provincial

Viatorian Community Winter 2006 Volume 11, No. 1

Provincial’s PerspectiveFrom Congregation to Community: A Reflection

continued on page 2

2

Provincial’s Perspective...continued from page 1

And with this new reality, new vocabulary is needed to describe the Congregation of the Clerics of St. Viator.With the addition of lay men and women, we are experiencing a refoundation and a rebirth. This reality isbest described as The Viatorian Community.

What’s in a word? The simple fact is that the Clerics of St. Viator is moving from being defined by the wordcongregation to being defined by the word community.The name Viatorian Community moves us from being identified as professed brothers and priests, to acommunity of professed brothers and priests as well aslay men and women, joined together in our commonembrace of the charism of Fr. Querbes, each living outour common baptismal call as Viatorians.

Congregation speaks of our institutional relationshipwith the Church. Community speaks of our new reality as religious and associates. Each respects the

complementary nature of its respective vocation – ascommitted religious and as committed laypeople sharingtogether in mission, community, and spirituality. Thiscomplementary relationship offers a model of Churchthat is nourishing for religious and lay alike.

Yes, times are changing. And perhaps, the reality of theoriginal dream of Fr. Querbes is taking flight once again!

May you be blessed and protected by our loving God.Adored and Loved Be Jesus.

In St. Viator and Fr. Querbes,

Rev. Thomas R. von Behren, CSVProvincial

Forty-eight Viatorians,former Viatorians, andAssociates from around thecountry attended a week-end of celebration in Las Vegas commemo-rating the 50 years that theClerics of St. Viator haveserved the people ofNevada. The dinner atPalace Station Hotel onSaturday, September 17brought many happymoments to remember.More than 400 people whoserve, have served with, orbeen taught by Viatorians

attended the dinner. Thanks to the planning committee underthe leadership of Viatorian Associate, Marie Feeney, everyonehad a great time with many good laughs and “Do you remember. . .” stories.

John Mowbray, whosegrandparents on theHammes side of the familywere most instrumental inbringing the Viatorians toNevada, was emcee for theevening. The Most

Reverend Joseph Pepe, Bishop ofLas Vegas, thanked the Viatoriansfor the contributions to the religiouslife of the people of the dioceses ofReno and Las Vegas.

Connie and Chuck Gerber whospent 40 years of their lives atBishop Gorman High School had

good stories to entertain the smiling crowd. TheViatorians who spoke oftheir special memories wereFathers Frank White, EdAnderson, Charles Bolser,and Dan Nolan. Fr. Tomvon Behren, Provincial ofthe Clerics of St. Viator and past president of BishopGorman High School,thanked the anniversarycommittee and all who were in attendance for a wonderful evening.

The unique program book,“Celebrating 50 years in Nevada!” contained, in addition to significant histories, the photographs of all 106 Viatorians andformer Viatorians who ministered in Nevada between 1954 and2005. Cliff Klinkhammer and friends put together a display ofGorman history with photos, memorabilia, and yearbooks thatwere viewed at the dinner and the reception after the Mass.

A large crowd of friends of theViatorians gathered for a Mass ofThanksgiving at 2:00 PM the follow-ing day, Sunday, September 18 at St. Viator Church. Bishop Pepe

presided and Fr. Ed Andersonwas homilist for the liturgy.Twenty-five Viatorian priestsand ten priests of the Dioceseof Las Vegas concelebrated the Mass.

Seven Viatorian Brothers also participated in the liturgy, in addition to four choirs, one from each of the

Celebrating 50 years of Ministry in Nevada

TheNazarethLeague ofPrayers wasestablished bythe Clerics ofSt. Viator togive our friends the opportunityto share in the prayers of theViatorian Community. Viatorianpriests and brothers remember all those who have asked for ourprayers and are grateful for thegenerosity and kindness of thosewho have supported our ministry.

Once enrolled in the NazarethLeague, requests are inscribed ina book of intentions and placedbefore the tabernacle in the ren-ovated chapel at the ProvinceCenter. To take advantage of theNazareth League of Prayers, youmay request Prayer Cards forenrollment in the NazarethPrayer League or simply orderspecific cards yourself. Insertedin each issue of VIATOR you mayfind an envelope that one mayalso use to list prayer intentions.

You may request cards by calling847-398-6805 or visiting us atwww.viatorians.com/prayers.

Along with your prayers, yourfinancial assistance is greatlyappreciated by the Viatoriansto continue our ministries in theUnited States as well as over-seas. If you would like to assistus financially in our ministries,gifts may be sent to: Viatorian Development Office1212 East Euclid Ave. Arlington Heights, IL 60004847-398-6805

You may designate where yourgifts will be used, or you cantrust us to distribute the fundswhere they are needed most at a particular time.

As a non-profit and tax- exemptorganization, the Viatorians arevery grateful for your prayersand financial support in “educating for the future.”

For Wills and Bequests:Clerics of St. Viatoran Illinois Corporation

continued on page 3

3

Key accomplishments of Viatorians compiled fromresearch of Marie Feeney, coordinator of the goldenanniversary observance, and Las Vegas Sun archives:

1954: Bishop Gorman High School, the first Catholichigh school in Southern Nevada, opens its doors Sept. 7. 150 students. The Rev. Francis Williams isnamed the first principal.

The Rev. Thomas Fitzpatrick becomes founding pastorof the then-churchless St. Viator parish. On Oct. 21,St. Viator parish celebrates its first public Mass in abank at Charleston Boulevard and Maryland Parkway.

1955: The original St. Viator Church is built at St. Louis and Eastern Avenues, on the site of the formercity dump. Settling of the landfill later led to structuralproblems and the church was torn down. The churchmoved to a storefront at Eastern Avenue and CharlestonBoulevard, and Jaycees Park was built on the site of theformer church.

1956: Bishop Gorman High School becomes a four-year tuition school. There are 85 seniors in the firstgraduating class.

1961: The Rev. Richard Crowley, second pastor of St. Viator, asks Desert Inn operator Moe Dalitz for landon which to build what would become the GuardianAngel Cathedral on the Strip. Land adjacent to the oldDesert Inn is donated. Through the 1950s and into the"60s Mass was celebrated on Sunday mornings at variousStrip hotels, including the original Last Frontier.

1963: Guardian Angel Shrine opens Oct. 2 next to the Desert Inn and becomes the defacto center for St. Viator Parish.

Fifteen acres of Bureau of Land Management propertyat Flamingo Road and Eastern Avenue is purchased tobuild a permanent St. Viator Church, which opens twoyears later.

1966: St. Viator opens a school for 140 students in four grades. Today, nearly 700 students attend pre-kindergarten through eighth grade classes there.

1977: Bishop Norman McFarland of the Reno-LasVegas Diocese designates the Guardian Angel Shrine asa co-cathedral of the Diocese of Reno-Las Vegas. Thefirst Mass at a newly constructed church building on theSt. Viator site is celebrated on Nov. 16.

1994: Construction begins on a new church at the St. Viator site.

1995: The Reno-Las Vegas Diocese is divided into twoCatholic dioceses, with Bishop Daniel Walsh namedfirst bishop of the Las Vegas Diocese. He initiates a $1.3million renovation of the Guardian Angel Cathedral.

The first Mass at the new St. Viator Church is celebratedon Sept. 2. Walsh celebrates the dedication Mass there on Oct. 22.

1998: Connie Gerber becomes the first woman principalof Bishop Gorman High School and the 12th person tohold that post.

1998: Rev. Richard Rinn, a former Gorman High principal and president, is appointed the ninth – andcurrent – pastor of St. Viator Catholic Church.

2003: Bishop Gorman High School, no longer under the direction of the Viatorians, announces plans to move toa 35-acre parcel off Hualapai Way near Russell Road.The new school is projected to cost between $35 millionand $40 million and open in the fall of 2007.

2005: The Viatorian Community observes 50 years ofservice in Nevada.

In 1950, Romy and DorothyHammes, who were members ofSt. Patrick Parish in Kankakee,were visiting their daughter andson-in-law, Kathlyn and JohnMowbray in Las Vegas. Theylearned that the only Catholichigh school in Nevada was inReno. Soon they met withBishop Thomas Gorman to dis-cuss the possibility of establish-ing a high school in SouthernNevada. Bishop Robert Dwyer succeededBishop Robert Gorman shortly after that. TheHammes knew several Clerics of St. Viator, andcontinued conversations led to meetings withtheir provincial, Fr. John Brown, CSV. Theyreached an agreement that the Viatorians wouldstaff a new high school. By late 1952, plansmaterialized and on September 7, 1954, BishopGorman High School opened its doors on theproperty donated to the Diocese by the Hammesfamily. Father Francis E. Williams, CSV was thefirst principal.

Once the dialogue among Bishop Dwyer, theHammes family, and the Viatorians began, oneplan led to other plans. There was need for anew parish and, in 1954, Father ThomasFitzpatrick, CSV was asked to found St. Viatorparish. Bishop Gorman High School opened itsdoors on October 21,1954, the feast of St. Viator.Fr. Fitzpatrick celebrated the first public Mass ina bank located at the corner of Charleston andMaryland Parkway.

Like so many stories, the early days of theViatorians in Vegas becomes a long story. BishopDwyer began negotiations for building St. ViatorChurch on property at the corner of St. Louisand Eastern. When Fr. Fitzpatrick learned thatthis site had been an unofficial dumpsite, he refusedto be part of the project, and returned to Chicago.

Fr. Richard Crowley, C.S.V.replaced Fr. Fitzpatrick. Upon hisarrival in Las Vegas, constructionof the church and rectory was inprogress. The first Mass in thenew church was celebrated onChristmas Eve, 1955. Within a short time, it was clear that Fr. Fitzpatrick was right. Therewere serious structural problemswith the buildings erected on adumpsite. Fr. Patrick Toomey,

CSV replaced Fr. Crowley as pastor. The build-ings of the parish “built on sand” were razed, andin 1965 the second St. Viator Church opened atFlamingo Road and Eastern Avenue.

Fr. Toomey had also inherited the ministry to“the Strip” that Fr. Crowley had begun. (Someof our readers will remember the picture in TimeMagazine of Fr. Crowley and the showgirls whoattended Mass at 4:30 AM in the storefront onthe Strip.) Guardian Angel Shrine, right behindthe Desert Inn (now The Wynn) opened in1963. Sunday Masses are still filled with Las Vegas tourists.

During the 60s and 70s, Viatorians who workedin Reno, NV, where they taught at BishopManogue High School, served at Our Lady ofWisdom parish, and ministered nearby at theNewman Center.

In the 80s, Bishop Norman McFarland asked theViatorians to take on still another big assignment:a new parish in Henderson, Nevada. Fr. ThomasLong, CSV was the first pastor of St. ThomasMore Catholic Community. In 1993, FatherDaniel Nolan, CSV, a graduate of Bishop GormanHigh School, was appointed the second pastor.He had the task of raising funds and building the present church, which was dedicated onSeptember 26, 1996.

50 Years of Ministry in Nevada –The Short Story

Viatorian parish-es: St. Viator,St.ThomasMoore, andGuardian AngelShrine, andBishop GormanHigh School.

At the end of Mass the Viatorians sang “EcceViator.” The reception that followed at the St.Viator Parish Center concluded the celebrations.

A letter from Fr. John Hanley, a Diocesan priest,sums up the gratitude that was expressed by somany during the days filled with accolades: “Mydear Viatorians. . . I remember you so well as a lifesaving gift to me and other priests during our earlyyears in Las Vegas. You were always a sign of hopewhen things were difficult. I would love to bethere to celebrate with you and to share our stories,but especially celebrate together that we have livedin Faith and you have enormously blessed us andthis Diocese.”

Celebrating 50 years... continued from page 2

Associates are peoplewho are interested in “formalizing their

already existing relationship” withthe Viatorian Community.Attracted by the mission of theViatorians, Associates choose to liveout that mission in their daily lives.

Fully initiated Catholics, men andwomen, single or married, maybecome Associates. Associates mustbe willing to: show energy andenthusiasm for Christ’s call to changethe world; share the Viatorianexcitement for ministry with youngpeople and families and for server tothe Holy Altar; value liturgy andwant to become more deeplyinvolved with it; and seek to growcloser to God through Viatorianspirituality.

Currently, there are 30 Associates in the Chicago province of theViatorian Community.

&Viator

Q AIn the Footsteps of our FounderFather Querbes Pursues Civil Authorization

4

Fr. Querbes arrived inVourles as pastor Oct. 31,1822. By Spring 1823, hehad established a parishschool for girls. He invitedthe Christian Brothers,Marist Brothers, andBrothers of Mary to conduct a school for boys,but none served in thecountryside.

In September 1823, Fr. Querbes opened a school forboys in one room of his rectory. Paul Magaud served as teacher and sacristan in exchange for Latin lessons.Magaud would soon enter the seminary challenging Fr. Querbes to discover a permanent solution.

Toward the end of 1826, Fr. Querbes conceived thefirst plans for his Society. He petitioned his Archbishopsaying, “After having examined for many years beforeGod, an idea which, first of all, came …in HisPresence,” he asked permission, to “carry out … theproject...”. (Selected Documents, 37)

His first idea was not to establish a religious congre-gation. His concept was a “confraternity” or “piousassociation”. He described his goal as a “desireof rescuing a number of married and single men,teachers of children of the poorer class, from miseryand degradation … to improve their elementary teaching to the level of the Brothers (de la Salle) byoffering religious education together with the learn-ing required by the needs of society …”. (March 30,1869 Selected Documents 32)

The Archbishop “liked the plan without giving itmuch attention. He told him “to work it out with

Fr. Catett”, the Vicar General. (Robert, From ThisRoot, p. 88) On Jan. 20, 1829, Fr. Querbes presentedthe proposed statutes to the Archbishop who receivedthem“with cold benevolence.” However,“Fr. Catett … and most of the Archiepiscopal Council warmly approve it.” (Robert, p. 92)

Fr. Querbes was a man of action. He immediatelysought civil approbation. He submitted his proposal to both the Minister of Ecclesiastic Affairs andMinister of Public Instruction. The Academy(University) of Lyons Rector endorsed the idea.Since the proposal involved training elementaryschool teachers the Minister of Public Educationassumed jurisdiction. March 20, 1829 the Ministerwrote Fr. Querbes requesting detailed statutes, whichhe promptly provided on March 24.

Fr. Querbes understood politics. Various religiouscommunities prayed while he solicited endorsementsfrom the Academy Rector, the Mayor of Vourles,two Rhone Deputies, the Minister of Public Education and Fr. de la Chapelle, State Councilor and King’s Commissioner.

On August 8, 1829, the Royal Council for Educationapproved “The Statutes of the Schools of St.Viator”. In Lyons, Fr. Querbes was confronted by theArchbishop who was “less favorable to his project”.He was forced to postpone implementation.” KingCharles X on January 10, 1830 ratified by RoyalDecree the Decision of the Education Council. But,Fr. Querbes found “his hands were tied by the veto of the Bishop.” (Selected Documents, 94)

“Only he had hope,” Father Robert observed. (p. 92) - Leo V. Ryan, CSV

QA

Every religious communityreveres its place of origin.We, Viatorians, look toVourles, France, eight milessouth of Lyons. Fr. LouisQuerbes was Pastor thereat St. Bonnet when, in1831, he founded theCongregation of ParochialCatechists of St. Viator “for the teaching ofChristian Doctrine andservice at the Holy Altar.”

The first house of the community, the Berceau (literally “the cradle”), still exists,renovated and used even today. Because the Berceau represents our common

patrimony, Viatorian Provinces Worldwide (Canada, Chile, France, Spain andUnited States) are united in fraternal solidarity underwriting the renovation of the17th Century part of the Berceau as a Memorial Museum.

The Museum will include a Welcome Center with an audiovisual introduction to the Life of Fr. Querbes. Three thematic galleries will highlight Fr. Querbes as Person,as Pastor and as Founder. A fourth, a Heritage Room, will reflect the living legacy of Fr. Querbes featuring how his vision continues today through Viatorian ministries worldwide.

The renovation also includes the room where Fr. Querbes died that is now aChapel attached to College Louis Querbes, Vourles.

Both restorations should be completed before the General Assembly and Chapterin July 2006.

What is a Viatorian Associate?

The Berceau, Vourles, France.

5

Congratulations to Fr. Mark Francis, CSV,Superior General of the ViatorianCommunity who was elected by the Union ofSuperior Generals to attend the recentBishop’s Synod on the Eucharist. For further information regarding Fr. Francis’experience, please visit www.csviator.net.

Belize

Fr. Tom von Behren, CSV, assisted by Br. Moises Mesh, CSV,offered a day of recollection for thirteen Pre-Associates in Belize onNovember 13, 2005. The Pre-Associates are looking forward to carrying on the mission of Fr. Querbes when they make their first commitment as Associates in February 2006.

Fr. Chris Glancy, CSV and St. Francis Xavier Parish (Belize) havebegun preparations for hosting the National Catholic TeachersConvention scheduled for February 25, 2006. Teachers from Catholicschools across the country will gather to discuss, among other issues,their important ministry in the Church.

Viatorian Religious gathered in Las Vegas, NV and Arlington Heights,IL on November 25, 2005 to prepare for the July 2006 ViatorianGeneral Assembly and General Chapter to be held in Rome.A discussion of different forms of Viatorian membership, governmentalstructures, and collaboration with local dioceses preceded the election of delegates Br. Corey Brost, CSV, Fr. Mick Egan, CSV, Fr. RobertErickson, CSV, and Br. Michael Gosch, CSV who will represent the Chicago Province at these meetings. Fr. Chris Glancy, CSV, and Fr. Jim Michaletz, CSV were elected as alternates. Fr. John Peeters,CSV and Br. Carlos Ernesto Flores, CSV will serve as translators and support personnel.

The Querbes House Community welcomed young men interested in religious life to a Come and See Weekend December 2-4, 2005.

Fr. Dan Nolan, CSV, Director of Vocations, is currently in dialogue with a number of men discerning religious life as a professed Viatorian.

Colombia

On December 5, 2005, the Viatorians of Colombia re-elected Fr. Pedro Herrera, CSV as the Superior of the Foundation ofColombia. Fr. John Pisors, CSV was elected Councilor of theFoundation. Felicitationes Pedro and John.

Eight young men have been accepted into the Pre-NovitiateProgram in Colombia. Fr. Rafael Sanabria, CSV will serve as theDirector of Pre-Novices. Fr. Albeyro Vanegas, CSV, will serve asDirector of Casa de Formacion.

Dan Lydon, Associate Principal at St. Viator High School (ArlingtonHeights), was welcomed as a Pre-Associate in a prayer service onDecember 7, 2005 at St. Viator High School. Ken and MichelleBarrie, youth ministers and parishioners at St. Patrick Parish(Kankakee, IL), and Dave and Susan Surprenant, long-time involvedparishioners at St. George Parish (St. George, IL), were welcomed asPre-Associates in a prayer service at Maternity B.V.M. Parish(Bourbonnais, IL). A number of people from Las Vegas and Bogotá,Colombia are in contact with Viatorians concerning Association.We continue to be blessed by the presence of generous and supportivewomen and men in our lives.

Youth from Viatorian parishes in the Kankakee, IL region participated in the annual Harvest Sunday Program. They collectedover 34,000 cans of food that were distributed to area soup kitchens and food pantries.

Parishioners from St. Patrick Parish in Kankakee, IL collectedmoney, food, gifts, and gift cards for 50 families affected byHurricane Katrina. Donations were delivered in time for Christmas.

Around the Province

Fr. Mark Francis, CSVSuperior General

As we begin the New Year,please join with the Viatorian Community as we pray for peace in our hearts,peace in our families,peace in our neighborhoods,peace in our country,and peace in our world.

Clerics of St. Viator1212 E. Euclid AvenueArlington Heights, IL 60004-5799

Quarterly Newsletter – Winter 2006

NON-PROFIT US POSTAGE

PAIDPERMIT NO. 7160

PALATINE P&DC, IL

If you are receiving multiple copies of this newsletter and/or wish to be removed from our mailing list, please call our Development Office at847-398-6805 or fax your request to 847-398-6247.

VIATORIs published quarterly by theDevelopment Office of the Clericsof St. Viator, Chicago ProvinceEmail: news@viatorians.com Website: www.viatorians.com

Our purpose is to present the mission, ministries, news, andneeds of our Community to thosewho continue to show interest inand support of our works.

Provincial:Rev. Thomas R. von Behren, CSV

Editorial Board:Rev. Thomas R. von Behren, CSVBr. Michael Gosch, CSVBr. Leo V. Ryan, CSVBr. Donald P. Houde, CSVDianna EhrenfriedFran Guziel

Editor:Adam N. Clementiaclementi@viatorians.com

In an effort to respond to the needs of the membership, the four recently appointed RegionalCoordinators of the Chicago Province gathered inArlington Heights, IL on November 17, 2005.Together with Fr. Thomas von Behren, CSV andBr. Michael Gosch, CSV, Assistant Provincial,they defined their role and responsibilities.

Fr. James Crilly, CSV serves the ViatorianReligious and Associates of the West (Arizona,California, and Nevada). Fr. Crilly helped foundthe Colombia Foundation in 1961. He is a

former high school teacher,administrator, and a pastor.His most recent assignment was as Rector of Guardian AngelCathedral in Las Vegas.Currently, Fr. Crilly continues to assist at Guardian AngelCathedral, St. Viator Parishand St. Thomas More CatholicCommunity in the Las Vegas area.

Br. Donald Houde, CSV serves the Viatorian Religious and

Associates of Chicago, IL. He spent many yearsin secondary education, both as a teacher and as a principal. He also spent 19 years working in the Office for Catholic Education for theArchdiocese of Chicago. In addition, Br. Houdehas ministered at St. Josaphat Church (Chicago)at the school and parish level.

Fr. James Michaletz, CSV serves the ViatorianReligious and Associates of Kankakee, IL.Has spent the bulk of his career in secondary education. He was a chemistry teacher and

principal for many years. He was also Director of the Catholic Office for Education in theSpringfield, IL diocese. An innovator in education, Fr. Michaletz developed theAdministrative Leadership Program atDominican University in River Forest, IL. Inaddition to serving part-time at Maternity BVMParish in Bourbonnais, IL, he consults in the areasof Planning, Leadership, and Board Development.

Fr. Arnold Perham, CSV serves the ViatorianReligious and Associates of Arlington Heights,IL. Currently on the Math faculty at St. ViatorHigh School in Arlington Heights, IL, where hehas taught for 38 years, Fr. Perham is no strangerto the Arlington Heights region. Fr. Perham,a Master teacher, has published material forAddisonWesley as well as for the Journal of theNational Council of Teachers of Mathematics.In addition to teaching, he has served in the formation programs of the community.

The Community is grateful to these men for theirwillingness to be of service. Their experience andwisdom will be a blessing for all of us.

Meet the Regional Coordinators

The role of the Regional Coordinator is mainly one of service to the associateand professed members of the Community. Viatorians, left to right: Br. DonaldHoude, Fr. James Crilly, Fr. Arnold Perham and Fr. James Michaeltz.