What makes a modern-day hero? Self-sacrifice, courage, being true to one’s values. Those are qualities that are displayed every day by Divine Word Missionaries.
Stay informed of what’s happening within and around the Chicago Province through our press releases, feature stories and notices of Divine Word Missionaries in the news.
Father Cruz Enrique Colunga SVD traveled more than 5,000 miles away from home to learn how God guides us through loneliness.
With focus and patience, Father Christian Castro SVD kept his sights on answering God's call and fulfilling a promise.
Growing up in Togo, newly ordained Father Betenora Bako Liba SVD received the gift of cultural fluency.
Gathering for prayer and meetings, Chicago Province leaders reflect upon last summer's General Chapter in Rome and consider initiatives for the future.
Seminarians build comradery through Formation Day, the brainchild of SVD seminarian Baruch Zinsou.
Divine Word Local Superiors meet for reflection and discussion. Father Provincial Adam Oleszczuk SVD shares more in this report.
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.
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.
The Catholic Spirit covers award bestowed by Father Thien Duc Nguyen SVD, St. Thomas parish and Risen Lord mission to recognize extraordinary service.
The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston in West Virginia celebrates those who are taking care of their brothers and sisters in Christ.