Warm greetings on the feast of Saint John Marie Vianney, patron of priests. May his faithful witness continue to inspire all of us in our missionary and pastoral commitments.Warm greetings on the feast of Saint John Marie Vianney, patron of priests. May his faithful witness continue to inspire all of us in our missionary and pastoral commitments.

Attached is the August 2025 issue of Arnoldus Nota. This edition presents our ongoing synodal journey, with a strong call for deeper collaboration between SVD religious and lay partners in building a more inclusive and participatory Church.

Moreover, it highlights two especially significant events: the Generalate Caucus and Retreat in Nemi, where our leadership team reflected on mission priorities and strategies; and the recently concluded Jubilee of Youth, during which youth groups from SVD parishes in Japan, Taiwan, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Poland, Paraguay, Peru, the Philippines, India, and Hungary visited the SVD community in Rome as pilgrims of hope.

The issue also features inspiring missionary initiatives from across the four zones, reflecting the vitality and diversity of our global mission. Finally, the “Looking Forward” section invites us to stay attentive to the path ahead, particularly the ongoing general visitation now unfolding throughout the Society.

With prayerful solidarity,
Generalate Media Department