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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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 Introductions

02:23 Encountering and Choosing Viatorian Life

04:24 Church Life in Colombia

06:33 Coming to the US for Studies

09:31 Language, Culture, and the Holy Spirit

10:51 Why the Viatorian Community Is Special

12:49 Conclusion

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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.)

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:52 Fr. Dudley’s Vocation Roots

03:25 Viatorians in Haiti

05:09 Multilingual and Multicultural Religious Life

08:15 Seeing Language like Music

09:58 Insights for Discernment

11:39 Conclusion

14:16 Bonus Deleted Scene

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