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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