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Our Mission

The Society of the Divine Word is the world’s largest Roman Catholic order of priests and brothers who focus on missionary work. Our membership consistently has grown since our founding in 1875.

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MANY FACES, ONE ORDER


Our founder, St. Arnold Janssen, once said, "To proclaim the Good News is the first and greatest act of love of neighbor."

Across three different centuries, we have endeavored to follow his example by becoming a part of the communities in which we live and serve—by learning their languages, adopting their customs, and making parts of their culture our own.

As a group, we cherish our multi-cultural heritage and respect the diversity of others. We seek out those people who are in need, such as the poor, the marginalized, immigrants and refugees.

We invite you to learn more about the Divine Word Missionaries of the Chicago Province, the Society of the Divine Word’s largest province in North America.




To reach us, click here to be directed to a list of office, department and ministry sites.

Mailing address: 
Society of the Divine Word Chicago Province
P.O. Box 6038
Techny, IL  60082

Location:
1985 Waukegan Rd.
Techny, IL 60082

 

 NEWS

For more than 100 years, the Divine Word Missionaries have gone to regions far and wide to live among and help those in need. We invite you to stay in touch with what’s happening here and now…

In memoriam

Home page in memoriam Fr Scanlon April 23 2013
Father Charles Scanlon, SVD
1927-2013
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In the Spotlight

Home page photos St Elizabeth installation April 19 2013
Installation at St. Elizabeth
Father Antoine Leason, SVD, becomes the newest pastor in an illustrious line
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CALENDAR

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2013 Alumni Golf Outing June 3, 2013  (1:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.)
Event details
June 3, 2013

Time:1:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Willowhill Golf Course, Northbrook, IL-60082


Golf and a steak dinner, does life get any better than that? No matter your skill level on the greens, we invite you to join your fellow SVD alumni for a round of nine holes at Willowhill Golf Course in Northbrook, Ill., followed by a steak cookout on the beautiful Techny grounds.
 
Guided Retreat: May the Heart of Jesus Live in the Hearts of All (June 2013) June 16,2013-June 22,2013 
Event details
June 16,2013-June 22,2013

All Day Event
Location: Miramar Retreat Center, Duxbury, MA-02331


Join Notre Dame Sister Janelle Sevier and Divine Word Father Robert Mallonee to explore the Heart of Jesus. This retreat offers an atmosphere of prayer and silence, as well as opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
 
Guided Retreat: The Kingdom of God: The Message of Jesus Today August 11,2013-August 16,2013 
Event details
August 11,2013-August 16,2013

All Day Event
Location: Miramar Retreat Center, Duxbury, MA-02331


What was Jesus all about? What was His mission?
 


 
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