The Society of the Divine Word is the world’s largest Roman Catholic order of missionary priests and brothers.
Canada, Caribbean and the U.S.
Joined October 2014
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“Life is not always the same. Each season teaches me something.”
~Father Pedro Saveia SVD
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“While in cross-cultural training in Chad, I was challenged by the experience of being a white male from the global north. I was challenged by material poverty. I saw the struggle of local Chadians."
~Father Brian Junkes SVD
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“My sense of justice grew stronger. Law became a passion. The desire to become a priest was a way to combine the two worlds—to save lives and serve justice.”
~ Father Arnold Formbi SVD
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“I have a cousin who is a diocesan priest. My auntie often spoke about missionary life and what it means. I give thanks and praise to God for their guidance....”
~Father Marc Declama SVD
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“I’m learning to be more myself and who God wants me to be.” ~Father Ryan Agbim SVD
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The food pantries in our parishes in West Virginia, Chicago and Memphis are needed now more than ever. Thank you for your generous support!
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“'This cup is the new covenant in my blood.
Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.'"
1 Corinthians 11:26
(Painting: Altarpiece of the Holy Sacrament by Dieric Bouts, Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons)
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"For 150 years, Divine Word Missionaries have built and continue to sustain Catholic communities that give people meaning."
Theresa Carson
Director of Public Relations
Society of the Divine Word - Chicago Province
The Catholic Church is seeing a rise in new converts.
@arthurbrooks, who has attended mass daily for the last 10 years, shares why he believes there will be “a real surge in religious activity in the next 10 years.”
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Congratulations to our newly announced 2026-2029 Provincial Council. Their term will begin in June.
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Meet the newest addition to the SVD Chicago Province: Father Daniel Lee SVD
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Missionary service at its best
As a missionary, Mother Cabrini spent much of her life working with Italian immigrants in the U.S. Despite her fear of drowning, she crossed the Atlantic more than 30x in service of the Church...
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No doubt you've heard of Bishop Robert Barron, Father Mike Schmitz and Father David Michael Moses. Now meet Father Adam MacDonald SVD!
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‘Witnessing to the Light’: Divine Word Missionaries mark 150 years of mission and ministry trentonmonitor.com/news/2025…
Thanks for celebrating with us, Trenton Monitor and Diocese of Trenton!
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