Society
Of The Divine Word

News and Updates from the 19th General Chapter

Inaugural Liturgy

The inauguration ceremony began with the tolling of the bells, gathering members from various zones, the Generalate, SVD Roman communities, SSpS sisters, and guests...

Prayer during the 19th General Chapter – 2024

“Your Light Must Shine Before Others” (Mt 5:16) Faithful and Creative Disciples in a Wounded World Prayer during the 19th General Chapter – 2024

Chapter members continue to arrive

The 19th General Chapter is less than a day away from its commencement. The vast majority of the confreres are already in Nemi, and those who are in Rome and still travelling from their respective countries are expected to arrive today...

Press Release: SVD to Inaugurate 19th General Chapter in Nemi, Italy

Nemi, Italy – June 10, 2024 – The Society of the Divine Word (SVD) is set to inaugurate its 19th General Chapter on June 16 at the Ad Gentes Center in Nemi, Italy. This event will convene 153 participants from 31 countries, including 120 voting capitulars, two Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters representatives, four lay partners from the four zones, and SVD observers and staff.

Messages to the Capitulars of the 19th SVD General Chapter, and to all the members of the Society

Messages to the Capitulars of the 19th General Chapter of the SVD and to all the members of the Society from the former Superiors General, the Mother General of the SSpSAP and the Congregational Leader of the SSpS Sisters.

The Road to the 19th General Chapter: A Journey of Synodality

The Road to the 19th General Chapter was not a solitary journey, but a collective effort of discernment, planning, collaboration, reflections, and discussions. The prayer that reigned throughout the months preceding the Chapter was a testament to the unity and shared commitment of each member. This significant occasion was about the journey we all undertook together.

Embracing Compassion and Prophetic Witness:

In a world fraught with turmoil and woundedness, the call for compassion and prophetic witness resounds more than ever. The 19th General Chapter of the Society of the Divine Word resonates profoundly in its urgency and relevance...