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Thirst to learn and share knowledge marked brother's ministry

Brother Raymond Albers SVD sought knowledge in his varied interests—from art to psychology—and used that knowledge to enrich other's lives.
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Dr. Thomas Artz receives the Verbum Award

At the Divine Word Residence at Techny, Provincial Father Quang Duc Dinh SVD presented the Verbum Award to Dr. Thomas Artz. First bestowed in 1996, the Verbum Award recognizes significant contributions to the Society of the Divine Word’s Chicago Province.
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American missionary in Ghana returned to serve in national and international leadership roles

Father Mark Weber SVD held national and international leadership roles in the Society of the Divine Word, but he will be most remembered for the kindness and humility with which he formed both religious and laypeople in the Catholic faith.
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Newly professed member Tung Vu

Today, we present Tung Vu SVD.
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Newly professed member Friday Onoja

Six young men professed vows with the Society of the Divine Word this year. We invite you to get to know them. Today, we introduce Friday Onoja SVD.
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Missionary with a head for business served in the United States

Brother George Haegele SVD spent a lifetime providing fiscal oversight for the Society of the Divine Word.
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Newly professed member Tuan Nguyen

Today, we present Tuan Nguyen SVD.
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Newly professed member Truong Nguyen

Six young men professed vows with the Society of the Divine Word this year. We invite you to get to know them. Today, we introduce Truong An Duc Nguyen SVD.
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Newly professed member Wisno Elie

Today, we present Wisno Elie SVD.
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Newly professed member Hoang Do

Six young men professed vows with the Society of the Divine Word this year. We invite you to get to know them. Today, we introduce Hoang Do SVD.
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