The Society of the Divine Word is the largest Roman Catholic order that focuses on missionary work.
The Catholic Opinion, official news source of the Archdiocese of Kingston, Jamaica, recognized the 50th jubilee of Brother Bernie Spitzley SVD and the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Society of the Divine Word. » Download Document
Despite 20-plus years in Papua New Guinea, Father Joseph McDermott never lost his connection to home. » Continue Reading
Cristo Rei parish in Mississauga, Canada, held a dynamic food festival as part of their celebration for the 150th founding anniversary of the Society of the Divine Word. » Continue Reading
A missionary priest in religious vows for 70 years, Father Joseph Bisson SVD left a loving legacy in Papua New Guinea. » Continue Reading
To financially support our apostolate, the young missionaries in their studies and older missionaries in retirement, we accept monetary gifts from the public. We offer Gregorian Masses and the Mission Mass League and invite you to support our work through prayer and fellowship.
The Society of the Divine Word has offered charitable gift annuities for more than a hundred years. These annuities provide guaranteed income for life and the satisfaction of knowing that you help the missions as you insure your future.