Society
Of The Divine Word
SVD Lay Partners

SVD lay partners/associates are partners in continuing God’s mission with the Society of the Divine Word. By their baptism, they are missionary disciples, by sharing Arnoldus Spirituality and the SVD charism, they become significant members of SVD lay partners. They participate in the missionary activities together with the SVD or independently with the guidance of an SVD spiritual animator in carrying out the charism of the Society.

When the group has Statutes and this is approved by the group and the respective Provincial/Regional/Mission Superior, they become SVD Lay Associates. More importantly, with this membership, the Lay Partners/Associates become Arnoldus Family members along with SVD, SSpS and SSpSAP congregations. They are called to collaborate with one another to transform the world and to show witness to faith.

  • LATEST INFO&NEWS
Dear Friends in the Divine Word,
Happy 150th Jubilee! On this milestone, we, the SVD Lay Partners worldwide, rejoice with you and give thanks for the gift of our shared mission.
We are delighted to share a special congratulatory edition of our newsletter, prepared with (...)
"Across four SVD zones, mission stories that inspire the world!"
Dear friends,
Warm greetings to you!
We’re happy to share with you the August 2025 issue (Issue 28) of our newsletter, filled with inspiring stories, mission highlights, and reflections that witness to God’s presence in (...)
Dear friends,
Holy Week blessings to you!
As we prepare for the joy of Easter,, we’re excited to share this special issue of our newsletter, filled with stories of faith, hope, and the warmth of God's presence. From heartfelt farewells and warm welcomes in the (...)
The Botswana Province (BOT), with 33 confreres from 12 countries, carries out its mission mainly through pastoral and educational ministries. The province works within a spirit of collaboration and mutual respect. (...)
Arriving in Rome was not by chance, nor was it by our own merit, but a great blessing from God, who awakened in us the desire to make a pilgrimage during the Jubilee Year of the Catechist. For us, this has been a manifestation of (...)
As part of the Season of Creation and in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the encyclical Laudato Si’, the laypeople of San Juan Bautista – Verbo Divino Parish in Asunción, Paraguay, took an important step in their journey of ecological and spiritual commitment: the (...)
Magnificent days filled with richness and fellowship were experienced from September 10 to 17, 2025, at Casa Nazareth in Guadalajara, Mexico, during the First Pan-American Meeting of Divine Word Lay Partners. (...)
Go to News & Articles Section
  • Upcoming Events
  • Lay Partners in the SVD Foundation and Today
  • Sep 28, 2024
  • PANAM - Webinar
  • Documents

God, our Father
take our greed and pride
and turn them into gratitude and humility
so that peace may be within us.

Jesus, our brother
take our clenched fists
and turn them into giving hands,
so that peace may come among us.

Holy Spirit, giver of life,
take the anger and hatred of our hearts
and turn them into love
so that peace may be in the world.

Saint Arnold Janssen, Saint Joseph Freinademetz
accompany us on our way
so that we, as instruments of peace
proclaim God's love.
Amen.

see in 25 more languages
  • VIDEO ANIMATION

Talks on “Laudate Deum”

Talk on “Laudate Deum” is given by Bro. Carlos Ferrada, SVD to the lay partners. This is to encourage them to care for the earth and to protect the environment. Integrity of Creation is part of the missionary activities which the lay partners are motivated to engage themselves.

Mr. Edgar and Mrs. Ayeene share their experience on the Laudato Si experiment in Tagaytay. The lay partners and the SVDs have developed a garden and this is very much appreciated by the local public.

Mrs. Maria D’Souza from DDE, Bandra, Mumbai – she shares her experience of the group’s involvement on how to nurture protecting the environment. The initiatives taken by this group can be a model for other cities too.

SVD Lay Partners
13 Videos
SVDlogo_black
C L O S E