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Divine Word presents Verbum Award to devoted Bordentown assistant

Mrs. Maggie Bessette is awarded the 2021 Verbum Award for extraordinary service to the Society of the Divine Word-Chicago Province.
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World-renowned missiologist receives lifetime achievement award

This past weekend, the American Society of Missiology (ASM) honored Father Stephen Bevans SVD with the 2021 ASM Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing how he has advanced the field of missiology, served to the organization and been a leader in ecumenism.
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Biblical scholar illuminates ancient stories to answer pressing immigration questions

With immigration top-of-mind, Divine Word Father vănThanh Nguyễn's new book, "What Does the Bible Say About Strangers, Immigrants and Refugees," delivers wisdom for the ages. We had a chance to talk with him the book, who inspires him and his own experience as a refugee.
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Internationally respected Church historian dies in Australia

Father Lawrence Nemer SVD was known to generations as a Church historian who made the past come alive. He taught future scholars on three continents.
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Bishop Robert Casey ordains five missionaries to the priesthood

On May 22, Bishop Robert Casey ordained Divine Word Fathers Edoh Adolphe Anato, Akizou Gerard Kamina, Fransiskus Santoso, Hai Ngoc Pham and Minh Anh Dinh. We invite you to learn more about them.
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Newly ordained priest recognizes the growth that comes from sorrow

Father Minh Anh Dinh exercises diplomacy with the skill of an ambassador and the heart of a servant.
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Missionary priest fulfills lifelong dream of serving God

Despite success in business, Father Hai Ngoc Pham SVD knew that God was calling him in a different direction.
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Father Fransiskus Santoso offers the gift of presence

Father Fransiskus Santoso SVD has hundreds of Paraguayan phone numbers recorded in his contact list. They do not remain idle.
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Childhood as an accepted other drives missionary to pursue interreligious dialogue

Under Father Akizou Gerard Kamina SVD's easy-going demeanor is the serious desire to bridge the distance between peoples of differing beliefs and backgrounds.
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Life experiences shape and broaden Father Edoh Adolphe Anato's horizons

Father Edoh Adolphe Anato SVD possesses a quiet inner strength, which he uses judiciously. Not only was he born to be a leader, he was born into a leadership role. On Saturday, Bishop Robert Casey of Chicago presided at the priestly ordination of Father Anato and four of his confreres. We invite you to get to know him.
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