SVD History
Where and when was the Society of the Divine Word founded?
September 8, 1875, in Steyl, Holland
Approximately how many SVD's are there in the world?
~6000
What is the name of the main building of the SVD East Troy Community?
Tien Hall
What is the Patron Saint of Divine Word College?
St. Paul
What is the FULL NAME of the current Dean of Students at Divine Word College?
Fr. Tuan Khoi Hoang, SVD
Where and what year was St. Arnold Janssen born?
Goch, Germany; 1837
According to the 2024 General Chapter, how many countries do the SVD's work with?
79 countries
What day did Archbishop Leo Arkfeld (SVD) die?
21 August 1999
What is the name of the weekly posted Bulletin for the Divine Word College Community?
The LOG
What SVD's have birthdays on March 1st, 2nd, and, 3rd?
Fr. Benyamin Boro Nama, SVD,
Fr. Sonny DeClass, SVD,
Bro. Brain McLauchlin, SVD
Who were the first two SVD missionaries to China?
Fr. John Baptist Anzer, SVD; Saint Joseph Freinademetz, SVD
What is the feast day of St. Arnold Janssen?
January 15
What is section 300 of the SVD Constitution about?
Community Life
What year was the building of Divine Word College completed?
1964
Who is the rector of the SSpS Epworth Community?
Sr. Aprilia Untarto, SSpS
Who was the first SVD to arrive to the United States and in what year?
Brother Wendelin Meyer, SVD; 1895
What is the FULL NAME of the current Superior General for the Society of the Divine Word?
Fr. Anselmo Ricardo Ribeiro
Who was the first SVD Cardinal?
How many SVD Cardinals have there been?
Cardinal Thomas Tien Ken-sin (1946),
Cardinal Ladislav Nemet (2024), and
Cardinal Isao Tarcisio Kikuchi (2024).
How many chapels are in the main building of Divine Word College and what are their names?
Holy Trinity Chapel
Mother of Asia Chapel
Mother of the Word Chapel
Queen of Americas Chapel
How many beatified martyrs are from the Society of the Divine Word (SVD)?
Four
Who was the first SVD Brother to take vows and in what year?
Mercolinus Elskemper; 1881
What is the name of the 2nd Superior General of the SVD's?
Fr. Nicolaus Blum
What is the name of the SSpS sisters in latin?
Congregatio Missionalis Servarum Spiritus Sancti
What is the name of Room 107 at Divine Word College?
Wahl Seminar Room
What year was St. Arnold Janssen beatified?
19 October 1975