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Merry Christmas 2025

“In [Mary], we see the beauty of our own vocation, the vocation of the Church, to be a home open to all and in this way to welcome her Lord, who knocks at our door and asks our permission to enter.” ~Pope Leo XIV May our hearts be open this Christmas and always!
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Former Florham Park priest's encouragment leads to Divine Word vocation

A grandmother's premonition led to New Jersey native Ryan Agbim SVD's vocation. Michael Wojcik of The Beacon tells his story.
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Brother Vincent Nguyen: A journey of faith, music and service

"The more I live with this vocation, the happier I feel and the better person I become." Brother Vincent Tri Nguyen SVD, who recently professed perpetual vows, reflects on his vocation and God's gifts.
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Becoming creative disciples in a wounded world

Father Mathew Chennakudy SVD, a Chicago Province member as a student, shares inspiration from the annual SVD retreat in Mumbai, India.
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A 'Pentecost moment' led new member of the Chicago Province to the Society of the Divine Word

For Father Mingyo Daniel Lee SVD, a simple dinner invitation led to a call to missionary life.
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Three days, one celebration

Three days in mid-Autumn remind us that we and our loved ones are an integral part of the Communion of Saints. We invite you to ponder Father Stephan Brown SVD's reflection on All Hallow's Eve, All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.
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Missionary who values being a vocation director reflects on 25 years of priesthood

While celebrating his 25th anniversary as a priest, Father Adam MacDonald speaks about accompanying young men as a vocation director, having two blood brothers in the priesthood and the meaning of being a missionary.
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Witnessing to the Light: Divine Word Missionaries mark 150 years of mission and ministry

The Trenton Monitor, news source of the Diocese of Trenton, features the 150th anniversary celebration in New Jersey.
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Missionary who served in Asia and the Americas dies at Techny

Born in the Philippines, Father Jesus Briones SVD went where he was called to serve, including Argentina and the United States.
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Eight men profess perpetual vows with the Society of the Divine Word

One brother and seven seminarians professed perpetual vows this autumn. Coming from as far as Vietnam to the west and Angola to the east, they represent the intercultural nature of the Society of the Divine Word.
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