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Theologate Talks: Illinois

Divine Word seminarian Boromeo Soe's plan for his Cross-Cultural Training Program were dashed by Covid and a military coup. He pivoted and now serves the St. Joseph the Worker parish in Wheeling, Ill.
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Missionary with a heart for those in need dies at Techny

Brother Joachim (Marion) Brignac SVD served his entire missionary life in the United States, but he was always thinking about the needs of those overseas.
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Status update on Techny Towers

Techny Towers Conference and Retreat Center remains closed because of the pandemic. Owned by the Society of the Divine Word, the retreat center was built by the missionary brothers and priests as a technical school and seminary.
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Theologate Talks: Clinical Pastoral Education

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a hospital chaplain? Divine Word seminarian Ryan Agbim shares his experiences with confrere Quang Ngoc Pham SVD.
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Affinity for history, faith in God lead Father Eryk Koppa into the future

Father Eryk Koppa SVD (center), a member of the SVD General Council in Rome, looks to the past while leaving the future in God's hands.
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Theologate Talks: Ecuador

Divine Word seminarian An Thien Nguyen appreciates his congregation's commitment to go where no one else wants to go. During his Cross-Cultural Training Program in Ecuador, he was assigned to three parishes--the poorest, the most difficult and the most dangerous.
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Service to the Ghanaian people proved to be a familial mission for one Kentucky family

A loving sister and a devoted cousin bring to life the mission of Brother John Heckel SVD.
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Much-loved psychotherapist honored with Marian statue

For more than six decades, Father Martin Padovani SVD has enriched thousands of lives as a priest and psychologist. His ministry to families and couples is being recognized with a special statue.
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Two SVD members play key role on NRVC Board of Directors

The National Religious Vocation Conference serves 286 religious institutes and dioceses in 22 countries. Not one but two SVD representatives offer leadership and wisdom on the NRVC Board of Directors.
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Divine Word seminarian sees God's messengers in those he meets

"God always sends his angels," says seminarian Derek Nguyen, who recently professed perpetual vows. His life bears out his philosophy.
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