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God gives hope in a world of uncertainty

Father Victorin Kalassi Oussoï SVD, who was ordained at Techny in 2019, offers words of hope during times of turmoil.
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Theologate Talks: Formation

A one-time missionary in Togo, Father Bằng Cȏng Trần SVD explains the unique leadership role of formation director.
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Missionary named bishop in the Amazon where he has served for decades

Last week, Pope Francis named Father Norbert Foerster SVD as Brazil's newest bishop. Provincial Council member Father Guilherme Andrino SVD has known Bishop-elect Foerster since the younger man was a novice. He gives us a glimpse into his mentor's long history as a selfless servant.
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In weakness there is strength

To mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, seminarian Brian Junkes SVD--who has struggled with and overcome a disability--shares his thoughts on how we can continue to make strides in inclusion.
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Message of Thanksgiving in 2020

Despite the losses of 2020--both in our world and personally--Father Charles Smith SVD offers a Thanksgiving message to inspire us all.
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Epworth's Divine Word College a big part of missionary order's milestone anniversary

Father Tom Ascheman SVD, president of Divine Word College, talks with Dubuque's Telegraph Herald about the impact that the school has made on the Society of the Divine Word's history in North America.
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Society of the Divine Word marks 125 years in North America

Catholic News Service's Dennis Sadowski talked with Provincial Father Quang Duc Dinh SVD about the Divine Word Missionaries' one and a quarter centuries in North America and how his own life was impacted by the mission.
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Politics would benefit from more 'Iowa nice'

Some equate Iowa to a little piece of heaven. During this season of unrest and acrimony, couldn't we all use a little piece of Iowa? We invite you to read Sunday's op-ed by Father Tom Ascheman SVD, president of Divine Word College in Epworth.
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Missionary order celebrates 125 years in North America

A century and a quarter have passed since Divine Word Brother Wendelin Meyer first set foot on New Jersey shores. A new digital exhibit marks the 125th anniversary of the Society of the Divine Word in North America.
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Diverse group professes perpetual vows with the Society of the Divine Word

How do you define selfless service in 2020? We invite you to learn more about the Divine Word Missionaries who professed perpetual vows on Sept. 19.
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