The Society of the Divine Word is the largest Roman Catholic order that focuses on missionary work.
Father Gerald Theis SVD dedicated his life to serving God and answered the call in the mountains of Papua New Guinea, administrative offices in the Archdiocese of Mount Hagen and in parishes on Chicago's Northshore. » Continue Reading
Six months into his term, Father General Anselmo Ricardo Ribeiro SVD, the Society of the Divine Word’s first South American-born superior general, speaks of the congregation's history, what it means to be a missionary in today's world and collaboration with laypeople. » 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.