Viatorian Voices: Conversations on the Way

Br. John Eustice, CSV professed first vows as a Viatorian in 2005. After several years of religious life, he discerned a call to priesthood, so he approached leadership about resuming theological studies and put together a plan for priestly formation. Now, after several years of philosophy, theology, practicum, and other formation, Br. John has been ordained a transition deacon (June 2023) and is about to be ordained a priest (June 2024). Here, John reflects on the studies and formation, his religious life as a brother, and the ways he hopes to serve the People of God well, continuing his Viatorian life as a priest. (This episode was recorded in February 2024, and it debuted on May 20, 2024.)

As teens reach college and young adulthood, big questions arise and get asked often: what do you think you'll major in? What career are you preparing for? To help others with faithful discernment, Viatorian Voices has caught up with several Viatorian young adults into the first years of their careers; now, we're turning our attention to college students for the last installment in this series.Here, we talk to three college students. Amy Ochoa is studying business at the University of Iowa; German Laiton is studying engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology; Kyle Wallisch is studying education at St. Norbert College. (We recorded in March 2024, and this episode debuted on May 6, 2024.)

As teens reach college and young adulthood, big questions arise and get asked often: what do you think you'll major in? What career are you preparing for? To help others with faithful discernment, Viatorian Voices is catching up with Viatorian young adults into the first years of their careers.Here, we talk to Eddie Jurkovic. Eddie grew up at Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Viatorian parish in Bourbonnais, Illinois. For college, he went off to the University of Notre Dame, where he majored in business management with a focus on Information Technology. His time as a teacher and grad student in ACE helped point him toward his current job: Program Manager for the Pulte Institute for Global Development, part of Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs. (This episode debuted on April 22, 2024.)Young adults who are interested in connecting with the Viatorians can check-in via our welcome form and follow our young adult Instagram @ViatorianYAOnTheWay. We look forward to hearing from you!

As teens reach college and young adulthood, big questions arise and get asked often: what do you think you'll major in? What career are you preparing for? To help others with faithful discernment, Viatorian Voices is catching up with Viatorian young adults into the first years of their careers.Here, we talk to two teachers. Georgina Martinez grew up at Viatorian-founded parish, St. Thomas More in Henderson, NV; she studied education at Grand Canyon University and now teaches kindergarten in Clark County Public Schools. John-Paul Manfredi grew up at St. Viator Catholic Community in Las Vegas and attended Viatorian-founded Bishop Gorman High School; he went to a small school in San Francisco for theatre and studied graduate theology at the University of Notre Dame, and he now teaches theology at Gorman. (This episode debuted on April 8, 2024.)Young adults who are interested in connecting with the Viatorians can check-in via our welcome form and follow our young adult Instagram @ViatorianYAOnTheWay. We look forward to hearing from you!

As teens reach college and young adulthood, big questions arise and get asked often: what do you think you'll major in? What career are you preparing for? To help others with faithful discernment, Viatorian Voices is catching up with Viatorian young adults into the first years of their careers.Here, we talk to Brooke Major, who studied science as an undergrad, has continued on to earn a master's degree in precision medicine, and is now working toward her doctorate in optometry, which she will finish next year. We also speak with Grace Castellese, who is in year five of a six-year undergrad-grad program in pharamacology that she will finish next year. (This debuted on March 25, 2024.)Young adults who are interested in connecting with the Viatorians can check-in via our welcome form (link) and follow our young adult Instagram @ViatorianYAOnTheWay (link). We look forward to hearing from you!

As teens reach college and young adulthood, big questions arise and get asked often: what do you think you'll major in? What career are you preparing for? To help others with faithful discernment, Viatorian Voices is catching up with Viatorian young adults into the first years of their careers. Here, we talk to Iris Sanchez, who works as a campus minister at Cristo Rey St. Martin, and Ben Paolelli, who works as director of campus ministry at Notre Dame College Prep, about their careers in ministry and the paths that led there. (This episode debuted on February 26, 2024.)Young adults who are interested in connecting with the Viatorians can check-in via our welcome form (link) and follow our young adult Instagram @ViatorianYAOnTheWay (link). We look forward to hearing from you!

As teens reach college and young adulthood, big questions arise and get asked often: what do you think you'll major in? What career are you preparing for? To help others with faithful discernment, Viatorian Voices is catching up with Viatorian young adults into the first years of their careers. Here, we talk to Mike Leahy, a school counselor formerly at Saint Viator High School and now for Lake Zurich (IL) District 95, and Mike Masterton, a Saint Viator High School alumni ('08) and school counselor for Carmel Catholic High School. (This episode debuted on February 26, 2024.)Young adults who are interested in connecting with the Viatorians can check-in via our welcome form (link) and follow our young adult Instagram @ViatorianYAOnTheWay (link). We look forward to hearing from you!

As teens reach college and young adulthood, big questions arise and get asked often: what do you think you'll major in? What career are you preparing for? To help others with faithful discernment, Viatorian Voices is catching up with Viatorian young adults into the first years of their careers. Here, we talk to Pre-Associate Patrick Aller, who works in hospitality for Hilton and event planning and management, and Associate Jason Wilhite, who works in environmental activism and education for Patagonia, about their paths into careers in business. (This episode debuted on February 12, 2024.)Young adults who are interested in connecting with the Viatorians can check-in via our welcome form (link) and follow our young adult Instagram @ViatorianYAOnTheWay (link). We look forward to hearing from you!

In the Viatorian ministerial and spiritual tradition, we are teachers of the faith. This continues today in many ways, including our continued stewardship of Catholic high schools. In this roundtable, we talk to two young adults who are striving to teach the faith to young people -- Zach Wulbert and Associate Brian Hansen, who are both Theology teachers at Saint Viator High School. They share their vocation stories, their struggles, their joys, and and their advice for young people who are considering this vocation to teaching. (This episode debuted on January 29, 2024.)Young adults who are interested in connecting with the Viatorians can check-in via our welcome form (link) and follow our young adult Instagram @ViatorianYAOnTheWay (link). We look forward to hearing from you!