Society of the Divine Word (SVD)
The largest Catholic missionary society. 5,754 missionaries in 79 countries.
The Society of the Divine Word is the largest Catholic missionary society in the world with 5,754 missionaries in 79 countries. SVD serves through education, parishes, refugee support, healthcare, and lay leader formation across four global zones: AFRAM, ASPAC, PANAM, and EUROPE.
“Ad Gentes — to the nations, especially the most neglected”
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See Also
Maryknoll Lay Missioners
Long-term lay Catholics serving in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers
The first US Catholic foreign mission society, serving in 20+ countries since 1911.
Maryknoll Sisters
First US Catholic sisters founded for overseas mission. Serving in 26 countries for over 100 years.
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Full-time service in 19 US cities. Community living, social justice, Ignatian formation.
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