The Society of the Divine Word is the largest Roman Catholic order that focuses on missionary work.
Mrs. Maggie Bessette is awarded the 2021 Verbum Award for extraordinary service to the Society of the Divine Word-Chicago Province. » Continue Reading
This past weekend, the American Society of Missiology (ASM) honored Father Stephen Bevans SVD with the 2021 ASM Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing how he has advanced the field of missiology, served to the organization and been a leader in ecumenism. » Continue Reading
With immigration top-of-mind, Divine Word Father vănThanh Nguyễn's new book, "What Does the Bible Say About Strangers, Immigrants and Refugees," delivers wisdom for the ages. We had a chance to talk with him the book, who inspires him and his own experience as a refugee. » Continue Reading
Father Lawrence Nemer SVD was known to generations as a Church historian who made the past come alive. He taught future scholars on three continents. » 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.