What makes a modern-day hero? Self-sacrifice, courage, being true to one’s values. Those are qualities that are displayed every day by Divine Word Missionaries.
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“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.
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."
During novitiate, newly professed Joseph Simbre SVD learned the value of silence.
Newly professed Miguel Toribio Romo Romo SVD credits the Scriptures and the examples of others, particularly his uncle, for furthering his spiritual journey.
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.
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.
Father Raymond Hober SVD revived communities in the Philippines by providing spiritual care, education and life-giving water.
Father Gerard O'Doherty SVD served the Lord and humanity with unassuming humility.
Four members of the Society of the Divine Word become the congregation's newest priests.
Father Joseph Bugner SVD came from people who developed the land and helped people half a world away to do the same.