The Society of the Divine Word is the largest Roman Catholic order that focuses on missionary work.
The Society of the Divine Word Chicago Province eagerly awaits the arrival of Father Superior Anselmo Ricardo Ribeiro SVD, the mission congregation's first South American-born superior general. » Continue Reading
“He set me up. Who’s going to say no to a missionary on his deathbed?” said Mary Ellen Ziliak with a laugh during a recent trip to Techny. She made a promise to her husband's uncle, Father Jerome Ziliak SVD, which led to a new career. » Continue Reading
To financially support our apostolate, the young missionaries in their studies and older missionaries in retirement, we accept monetary gifts from the public. We offer Gregorian Masses and the Mission Mass League and invite you to support our work through prayer and fellowship.
The Society of the Divine Word has offered charitable gift annuities for more than a hundred years. These annuities provide guaranteed income for life and the satisfaction of knowing that you help the missions as you insure your future.