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Superior General reflects on the past, embraces the present and anticipates the future

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.
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Knowledge of languages led to assignments on three continents

Proud of his Croatian heritage, Father Frank Drzaic SVD used his gift of languages to serve where called.
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Superior general of the largest Catholic missionary order to visit the United States

The Society of the Divine Word Chicago Province eagerly awaits the arrival of Father Superior Anselmo Ricardo Ribeiro SVD, the mission congregation's first South American-born superior general.
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A missionary's dying wish yields resources that remind children of God's love

“He set me up. Who’s going to say no to a missionary on his deathbed?” said Mary Ellen Ziliak with a laugh during a recent trip to Techny. She made a promise to her husband's uncle, Father Jerome Ziliak SVD, which led to a new career.
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Father Andrino says attending order's chapter was fruit of Holy Spirit

The Trenton Monitor's Emmalee Italia spoke with Father Guilherme Andrino SVD about meeting Pope Francis during last summer's General Chapter, where the Holy Father called the Divine Word Missionaries "to be the hope for every culture."
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Newly professed Joseph Simbre from Fresno to Chicago

During novitiate, newly professed Joseph Simbre SVD learned the value of silence.
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Newly professed Miguel Romo Romo from Mexico to Chicago

Newly professed Miguel Toribio Romo Romo SVD credits the Scriptures and the examples of others, particularly his uncle, for furthering his spiritual journey.
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Newly professed Long Cao Nguyen from Vietnam to Chicago

The words of St. Thomas Aquinas inspires newly professed Divine Word Missionary Long Cao Nguyen as he learns what it takes to be a missionary.
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Newly professed Junior Jean Baptiste from Haiti to Chicago

Earlier this month, four men professed vows with the Society of the Divine Word. We've asked them a few questions to let you get to know them. Today, we introduce you to Junior Jean Baptiste SVD.
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Missionary priest renewed Filipino communities with water and education

Father Raymond Hober SVD revived communities in the Philippines by providing spiritual care, education and life-giving water.
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