What makes a modern-day hero? Self-sacrifice, courage, being true to one’s values. Those are qualities that are displayed every day by Divine Word Missionaries.
Stay informed of what’s happening within and around the Chicago Province through our press releases, feature stories and notices of Divine Word Missionaries in the news.
The Catholic Opinion, official news source of the Archdiocese of Kingston, Jamaica, recognized the 50th jubilee of Brother Bernie Spitzley SVD and the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Society of the Divine Word.
Despite 20-plus years in Papua New Guinea, Father Joseph McDermott never lost his connection to home.
Cristo Rei parish in Mississauga, Canada, held a dynamic food festival as part of their celebration for the 150th founding anniversary of the Society of the Divine Word.
A missionary priest in religious vows for 70 years, Father Joseph Bisson SVD left a loving legacy in Papua New Guinea.
The Trenton Monitor, news site of the Diocese of Trenton, recognizes Father Martin Padovani SVD as he moves from New Jersey to Illinois.
Gratitude underscores Hoang Son Vu SVD's road to the Society of the Divine Word.
A childhood of material hardship and spiritual wealth characterizes Hung Cong Nguyen SVD's path to God and fulfillment.
Long Ngoc Hai Nguyen SVD, one of the Society of the Divine Word's newest members, found encouragement in stories of older missionaries.
Antz-Carly Cadet realized the call to be missionary before he was even baptized. We invite you to get to know him.
In the Chicago Catholic's jubilarian issues, they include 12 Divine Word Missionaries who celebrate anniversaries this year.