Viatorian Voices: Conversations on the Way

In this episode, we continue exploring our global Viatorian solidarity by speaking with Danilo José Hernández Caretero of Honduras. Though Danilo is not a Viatorian, he belongs to a Viatorian parish and has worked with Viatorians for a while. For 16 years and counting, Danilo has worked for SERSO Honduras, the Viatorians’ charitable and community development organization. Danilo is a civil engineer, so he worked first for SERSO as a construction technician and then became project manager. Then three years ago, he began working also as a middle and high school math teacher in our school, Centro Educativo San Viator. The Province of Spain sent professed Viatorians to Honduras in 1998, and they planted the Viatorian charism in Jutiapa. Over time, lay associates have joined, and the Viatorians have developed ministries in the school, ongoing parish work, outreach around the Jutiapa municipality, and SERSO Honduras, modeled after the SERSO organization in Spain. (This episode debuted on March 23, 2026.)00:00 Introduction01:59 Meet Danilo04:20 Our Viatorian Community in Honduras06:38 How Viatorians Serve in Honduras07:49 SERSO Honduras10:47 Encouragement for Discerners11:58 Conclusion

In this episode, we continue exploring our global Viatorian solidarity by speaking with Fr. Maurice Kouadio of Ivory Coast. Fr. Maurice professed first vows in 2006 and was ordained a priest in 2024. He is director of the school, Groupe Scolaire Saint-Viateur in Bouaké, which includes nursery, primary, and secondary schools, and he serves as vicar to the quasi-parish that utilizes the school chapel there. (This episode debuted March 9, 2026.)00:00 Introduction01:44 How Fr. Maurice Became a Viatorian03:34 Viatorian Community in Ivory Coast06:06 Becoming a Viatorian Region08:29 Guidance for Discerners09:47 Conclusion

In this episode, we explore our international Viatorian solidarity with Burkina Faso and Associate Julien Magloire Oubda. Julien has backgrounds in sociology and management, and he most recently worked as a contractor with United Nations Food and Agriculture programs. He committed as a Viatorian Associate in 2023, alongside his wife, Esther, with whom he has three children, and he participated in Viatorian General Assembly in 2025 as a delegate for the Region of Burkina Faso. He shares with us about his Viatorian vocation, the context in Burkina Faso, our charism and ministry there, and his encouragement for Viatorian discerners. (This episode debuted on February 23, 2026.)00:00 Introduction02:00 Meeting the Viatorians and Joining the Community04:26 Our Context in Burkina Faso06:48 Viatorian Ministry and Charism in BF09:53 Growing into a Viatorian Region11:37 Guidance and Encouragement for Viatorian Discerners13:10 Conclusion

In this episode, we explore our international Viatorian solidarity with Spain and Br. José Javier García García, CSV, Associate Ilse Kugel, and Associate Javier Elena Carrero. They all teach at Colegio Fátima in Madrid, including teaching English; Br. JJ oversees campus ministry, and Ilse and Javier help moderate Scouting groups. They all also belong to La Comunidad de Nuestra Señora de Fátima in Madrid. (This episode debuted on February 9, 2026.)00:00 Introduction02:04 Meeting and Joining the Viatorians05:18 The Church in Modern Spain08:36 The Viatorian Community in Spain12:08 Serving Together with SERSO15:27 Encouragement for Discerners19:05 Conclusion

In this episode, we explore our international Viatorian solidarity with Canada and Fr. Alain Ambeault, CSV. Fr. Alain professed first vows in 1980 and was ordained a priest in 1986. He served in several leadership roles for the Province of Canada and was elected to a six-year term as our Superior General in 2012, succeeding our own Fr. Mark Francis, CSV, for whom he was General Councilor, preceding our own Fr. Mick Egan, CSV. Fr. Alain now serves as the executive director of the Canadian Religious Conference, which networks religious communities across the Church in Canada for collaboration. (This episode debuted on January 26, 2026.)00:00 Introduction01:34 How did you first encounter the Viatorians?04:00 What is the Viatorian Community like in Canada?05:34 What is the Church like in Canada?09:01 How has Canada’s mission impulse unfolded?13:20 What sticks with you from your time as Superior General?18:10 What would you say to someone considering Viatorian life?19:39 Conclusion

We continue exploring our global Viatorian solidarity in this conversation with Br. John Alexander Avellaneda, CSV, of Colombia, a foundation of the Province of Chicago (US). Br. John professed first vows in 2019 and perpetual vows in 2022; he was ordained a transition deacon in 2025 and will be ordained a priest later in 2026. After studying philosophy, theology, and education in Colombia, he came to the US a few years ago to learn English and continue theological studies at Catholic Theological Union. Here, he reflects on Viatorian and Catholic life in Colombia and how language and culture have opened connections and shown him the movement of the Holy Spirit. (This episode debuted on January 12, 2026.)00:00 Introductions02:23 Encountering and Choosing Viatorian Life04:24 Church Life in Colombia06:33 Coming to the US for Studies09:31 Language, Culture, and the Holy Spirit10:51 Why the Viatorian Community Is Special12:49 Conclusion

In this episode, we speak with Fr. Dudley Pierre. Fr. Dudley is a native of Haiti, where he met and joined the Viatorians. He professed first vows in 2002 and was ordained a priest in 2009. In his religious life, he’s studied and ministered all around the world, including his current graduate studies in Spain. In this episode, we talk about the Viatorian Community in Haiti, studying multiple languages, learning several cultures, and Fr. Dudley’s insights for those considering Viatorian life. (This episode debuted on December 15, 2025.)Chapters00:00 Intro01:52 Fr. Dudley’s Vocation Roots03:25 Viatorians in Haiti05:09 Multilingual and Multicultural Religious Life08:15 Seeing Language like Music09:58 Insights for Discernment11:39 Conclusion14:16 Bonus Deleted Scene

At the Fourth Viatorian General Assembly in October 2025 in France, leadership invited six delegates to share their vocation stories with the full group. Among a mix of women and men, associates and professed religious, and English, French, and Spanish speakers, Associate Rosy Hartz shared her story. Rosy has been an associate since 2009 and served as Director of Youth Ministry at St. Viator Catholic Community in Las Vegas for almost 25 years. She was elected to the assembly by her fellow associates in the US. Her talk is shared here, edited down to minimize the pauses and careful pace required for speaking with live interpreters serving the audience there. (This episode debuted on November 17, 2025.)