Fr. Nestor Fils-Aimė Installed as New Superior General of Viatorians
Almost 60 years after the arrival of the Viatorians in Haiti to carry out missionary work, Fr. Nestor Fils-Aimé is the first Haitian installed as Superior General of the worldwide Viatorian Community.
Fr. Nestor Fils-Aimė, CSV, made his profession of faith on Sept. 1, the anniversary of the death of the founder of the Viatorians, Fr. Louis Querbes. The historic installation took place at St. Bonnet Church in Vourles, France, where Fr. Querbes first served as pastor. An international group of Viatorians gathered to celebrate the installation, including Fr. Mark Francis, CSV, former Superior General and current Provincial of the Province of Chicago.
They started the day at the gravesite of Fr. Querbes, located in Vourles, where they prayed, sang and reflected on his legacy. A Eucharistic celebration followed in which Fr. Nestor made his profession of faith, which was received by Fr. Robert M. Egan, CSV, outgoing Superior General.
The newly elected General Councilors are:
- Fr. Victor Camara, the Vicar General
- Fr. Gerardo Soto
- Fr. Fredy Contreras
- Br. Darius Armani
Fr. Nestor first met the Viatorians when the Viatorians in Canada expanded to include a foundation in Haiti. He entered the congregation in 1986 and was among the first two Haitian Viatorians to be ordained, in 1988. He has worked in educational and parish ministry, but in recent years he has served as Provincial Superior of the Province of Canada (2014-2023).
