The conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV the first American pope will likely be a "where were you when" memory for many Catholics, especially Americans and Viatorians. In this episode, we collect a few stories from the big day and invite your reflection and prayer for Pope Leo XIV as he approaches the first anniversary of this election as pope. (This episode debuted May 4, 2026.)

00:00 Introduction

01:50 Pre-Associate Patrick McGarry

03:03 Associate Dan Schwarz

05:04 Pre-Associate Joanne Andrews

06:32 Fr. John Eustice, CSV

07:44 Associate Dan Masterton

09:46 Fr. Charlie Bolser, CSV

11:46 Fr. Mark Francis, CSV

13:26 Conclusion

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This series exploring our global solidarity has helped demonstrate the amazing joy and vitality of our worldwide Viatorian Community. That joy is perhaps most evident as people from all around our worldwide community share their encouragement for those who might be considering Viatorian association or religious life. So, in this episode, we’re gathering this global chorus of encouragement in one place to show the rich tapestry of our charism and community life and spotlight the warm welcome people will find with us. While we did not get to do full English-language episodes with Japan, Peru, and Chile, their reflections are included here in this wrap-up episode. (This episode debuted on April 20, 2026.)

00:00 Introduction

01:31 Opening Reflection from Japan

03:13 Haiti

04:04 Colombia

04:52 Canada

05:44 Spain

06:39 Burkina Faso

07:43 Ivory Coast

08:31 Honduras

09:23 France

10:18 Chile (Spanish, then English)

12:10 Peru (Spanish, then English)

14:39 Japan

16:23 United States

17:46 Conclusion

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In this episode, we continue exploring our global Viatorian solidarity by connecting with the Province of France and Associate Claire Fayolle. Claire is a retired infant/child psychologist who has known the Viatorians from parish life in Oullins, just outside Lyon. She became an associate in 2020 and was a delegate for France to the General Assembly in 2025. The Venerable Louis Querbes was born and raised in Lyon, France, and became a priest of the archdiocese; it was during his ministry in Vourles that Fr. Querbes imagined and founded the Viatorians. In the almost 200 years since, our community has spread from France to ministry and community life in several countries around the world. (This episode debuted on April 7, 2026.)

00:00 Introduction

01:48 How Claire Became a Viatorian

03:34 Catholic Life in France

06:09 The French Viatorian Community

07:48 Living the Charism in Ecology and Immigration Justice

11:07 Faithful and Welcoming Community Life

13:24 Conclusion

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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 Introduction

01:59 Meet Danilo

04:20 Our Viatorian Community in Honduras

06:38 How Viatorians Serve in Honduras

07:49 SERSO Honduras

10:47 Encouragement for Discerners

11:58 Conclusion

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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 Introduction

01:44 How Fr. Maurice Became a Viatorian

03:34 Viatorian Community in Ivory Coast

06:06 Becoming a Viatorian Region

08:29 Guidance for Discerners

09:47 Conclusion

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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 Introduction

02:00 Meeting the Viatorians and Joining the Community

04:26 Our Context in Burkina Faso

06:48 Viatorian Ministry and Charism in BF

09:53 Growing into a Viatorian Region

11:37 Guidance and Encouragement for Viatorian Discerners

13:10 Conclusion

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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 Introduction

02:04 Meeting and Joining the Viatorians

05:18 The Church in Modern Spain

08:36 The Viatorian Community in Spain

12:08 Serving Together with SERSO

15:27 Encouragement for Discerners

19:05 Conclusion

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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 Introduction

01:34 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

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