Press Release, Re: SVD Marks 150 Years of Mission: Witnessing to the Light from Everywhere for Everyone
Rome, Italy – On September 8, 2025, the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) celebrates 150 years of missionary service, intercultural communion, and Gospel witness across the globe. Founded in 1875 by St. Arnold Janssen in Steyl, Netherlands, the SVD has grown into one of the largest Catholic missionary congregations, with nearly 6,000 members in 79 countries.
Press Release, Re: International Conference on Mission titled “Missio Dei Today: Healing Wounds, Challenged by Postmodernity, Learning from Cultures, Inspired by Religions”
Rome, March 5, 2025 — In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD), an International Conference on Mission titled “Witnessing to the Light: From Everywhere, For Everyone” will be held at the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, from March 27 to 29, 2025.
