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Different approaches to formation give newly ordained priest a unique perspective

Father Tin Trung Vu SVD synthesizes the best of cultures in his approach to religious life and ministry.
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An advocate for justice, newly ordained priest will take experiences into new assignment

The Holy Spirit and a persistent vocation director guided Father Martin Herrera SVD to his destiny.
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Father Cruz Enrique Colunga learns through loneliness how God accompanies him

Father Cruz Enrique Colunga SVD traveled more than 5,000 miles away from home to learn how God guides us through loneliness.
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Life experience makes Father Christian Castro empathetic to those who suffer

With focus and patience, Father Christian Castro SVD kept his sights on answering God's call and fulfilling a promise.
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An appreciation for differences guides Father Betenora Bako Liba

Growing up in Togo, newly ordained Father Betenora Bako Liba SVD received the gift of cultural fluency.
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Chicago Province devotes two days to discussing General Chapter, preparing for the future

Gathering for prayer and meetings, Chicago Province leaders reflect upon last summer's General Chapter in Rome and consider initiatives for the future.
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USA SVD Formation Day: Building each other up to witness the Light

Seminarians build comradery through Formation Day, the brainchild of SVD seminarian Baruch Zinsou.
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Local Superiors meet to discuss mission, collaboration

Divine Word Local Superiors meet for reflection and discussion. Father Provincial Adam Oleszczuk SVD shares more in this report.
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Missionary devoted half a century to Catholic Church in Papua New Guinea

Father Gerald Theis SVD dedicated his life to serving God and answered the call in the mountains of Papua New Guinea, administrative offices in the Archdiocese of Mount Hagen and in parishes on Chicago's Northshore.
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Superior General reflects on the past, embraces the present and anticipates the future

Six months into his term, Father General Anselmo Ricardo Ribeiro SVD, the Society of the Divine Word’s first South American-born superior general, speaks of the congregation's history, what it means to be a missionary in today's world and collaboration with laypeople.
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