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Your Light Must Shine Before Others

(Mt 5:16)

The Society of The Divine Word

We are composed of nearly 6000 members of 76 nationalities, interculturality is our DNA. We serve the mission in 79 countries with 59 provinces, regions and missions, we are the sixth largest male religious congregation in the Catholic Church in recent years and the first largest "ad gentes" male congregation.

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5th Amazon Exchange Combines Academic Formation, Mission, and Social Engagement

The Arnold Janssen University Center held the fifth edition of the Amazon Exchange this July 2026, a university extension project that provides students with a unique experience of learning, service, and engagement with communities in the Amazon Region. More than an academic activity, the exchange (...)

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MISSION ANIMATION

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The Word Made Close and Present (General Visitation to Mexico-Cuba Province)

Br.

Walter

Bartjes, SVD

Aug 24

Fr.

John Paschal

Lugun, SVD

Aug 24

Br.

Hanns

Faschingbauer, SVD

Aug 19

Fr.

Rudolf

Kalesse, SVD

Aug 11

Fr.

Marsellus

Baonule, SVD

Aug 5