We are pleased to share with you the April 2025 edition of Arnoldus Nota, which brings together key developments, reflections, and inspiring stories from across our global SVD community.

In this issue, we highlight:

• The six mission priorities for the 2024–2030 sexennium, as outlined by the Generalate Leadership Team: Formation, Education, Family & Youth Ministry, Lay Partners, Financial Sustainability, and Care for Creation.
• A message from Fr. Superior General Anselmo Ribeiro, calling us, during this Jubilee Year, to embrace a spirit of forgiveness, healing, and the restoration of dignity—both within and beyond our communities.
• Pastoral visits to Uganda and Chad by Fr. General, where he encountered the strength, vitality, and missionary dedication of our confreres serving in challenging circumstances.
• The recent visitation of Fr. Xavier Thirukudumbam, Vice Superior General, to the India Subzone’s formation houses, offering encouragement and guidance to future missionaries.
• Highlights from the SVD International Mission Conference in Rome, a global gathering reflecting on Missio Dei in today’s wounded world.
• Uplifting mission stories from our four zones—AFRAM, ASPAC, PANAM, and EUROPA—which reflect the diversity, unity, and prophetic witness of our shared vocation.

We hope this edition will inspire reflection, dialogue, and renewed commitment to our mission. Thank you for walking with us in faith and service.

Fraternally in the Divine Word,

Marlon Bobier Vargas, SVD
Editor-in-Chief