The Society of the Divine Word is the largest Roman Catholic order that focuses on missionary work.
Father Carl Gales SVD speaks to the Chicago Catholic about his spiritual calling and what it means to him to serve at Our Lady of Africa, a predominantly African American parish in Chicago. (Photo by Karen Callaway, Chicago Catholic) » Continue Reading
A man of many talents, Father Walter Bracken SVD led retreats, young men in formation, parish communities and a land development project that benefits countless people in the missions. » 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.