DWIMS Alumni Association

DWIMS make our hearts beat for mission ❤️

Members of DWIMS alumni association celebrate grand homecoming The Divine Word Institute of Mission Studies (DWIMS) was filled with excitement and camaraderie last July 21, 2024, as members of the DWIMS Alumni Associatio...

WATCH: The Divine Word Institute of Mission Studies (DWIMS) was filled with excitement and camaraderie last July 21, 2024, as members of the DWIMS Alumni Association gathered for their Grand Alumni Homecoming.






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Contact DWIMS through the details below:
📧 [email protected]
📞 09304383452
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Members of DWIMS alumni association celebrate grand homecoming The Divine Word Institute of Mission Studies (DWIMS) was filled with excitement and camaraderie last July 21, 2024, as members of the DWIMS Alumni Associatio...

Enroll now at the Divine Word Institute of Mission Studies (DWIMS) for AY 2024-2025!

DWIMS offers the following programns:
🎓 Doctorate Program
🎓 Licentiate Program
📖 Certificate in Mission Studies (CMS) Program

🗓️ Important Dates:
August 5, 2024—First Day of Classes—Doctorate and Licentiate Programs
August 9, 2024—Tentative Last Day of Enrollment
August 10, 2024—Actus Academicus, Academic Orientation
August 17, 2024—First Day of Classes—CMS Program

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Ready to enroll?

There are two ways to begin.
1️⃣ Fill up the enrollment form and choose the program you wish to enroll in.
https://forms.gle/r4xgv4pxihXaKzT19
Access the Google Form link and submit your details to begin the enrollment process.

2️⃣ Visit the DWIMS Academic Office and look for Ms. Chameal Santos (HR—DWIMS).
📍 Divine Word Institute of Mission Studies (DWIMS), SVD Road, Brgy. San Jose, Tagaytay City

Whichever way you begin, we will assist you regarding the requirements you will need to submit.

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Contact Us!
📧 [email protected]
📞 09304383452
ⓕ fb.com/dwimssecretary

The Leadership Team of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) for 2024-20230.

The Holy Spirit through the 19th General Chapter has chosen the fifth general councillor of the Society of the Divine Word for 2024 - 2030.
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El Espíritu Santo a través del 19º Capítulo General ha elegido al quinto consejero general de la Sociedad del Verbo Divino para 2024 - 2030.

Our New Superior General!!!

The Holy Spirit has spoken through the 19th General Chapter... The Society of the Divine Word has new Superior General for 2024 - 2030.

Fr. Anselmo Ricardo Ribeiro, has been elected Superior General of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD). The Society of the Divine Word (SVD) capitulars, gathered at the 19th General Chapter in Nemi, Italy, have elected the new Superior General, Fr. Anselmo Ricardo Ribeiro, who becomes the Superior General of the congregation for the sexennium 2024-2030.

Fr. Ribeiro joined the Society of the Divine Word in 1998. He made his first vows in 1999 and his perpetual vows in 2004. He was ordained priest in 2005. He has served successively as Provincial Councillor in the Province of Brazil North, Rector of Juiz de Fora Residence in Brazil, Provincial Superior of the Province of Brazil North, member of the Executive Committee of the PANAM Zone and currently as General Councillor in Rome.

The Society of the Divine Word, founded by Saint Arnold Janssen in 1875 in Steyl, Holland, is a global congregation of priests and brothers known as Divine Word Missionaries. The congregation, which has almost 6,000 members in five continents, is actively engaged in various ministries including pastoral work, education, biblical apostolate, communication, justice, peace and integrity of creation, and other specialized ministries.

The SVD Superiors General

July 6, 2024
Centro Ad Gentes, Nemi

The Capitulars gathered earlier than usual to continue the election of three more Councilors and to determine who will be the General Admonitor. Following the same procedural rules of election the voting began preceded by a moment of prayer.

The Capitulars kicked off their day earlier than usual to proceed with the election of the remaining members of the General Council. The assembly began this crucial day with a prayer, setting a solemn tone for the proceedings.

The voting process unfolded smoothly, adhering to the established procedures. The first to be elected to the General Council was Yulius Yasinto from Indonesia. He accepted the decision of the Capitulars with gratitude, followed by a round of applause. Next, Fabian Mate Kalaluka from Zambia, the current Regional of MOZ, was elected. He graciously accepted the role, expressing his commitment to serve the Society.

After a brief break, the voting resumed, culminating in the election of Jerome Marquez from the Philippines. He openly expressed his fears for this office but he respects the will of the Capitulars. With his election, the General Council for the term 2024-2030 was completed. The election for the General Admonitor is scheduled for Monday, July 8.

Here is the newly formed General Council:

• Superior General: Anselmo Ricardo Ribeiro
• Vice Superior General: Xavier Thirukudumbam
• General Councilor: Bro. Michael Ertl
• General Councilor Yulius Yasinto
• General Councilor: Eryk Koppa
• General Councilor: Fabian Mate Kalaluka
• General Councilor: Jerome Marquez

Following the elections, a mass to honor the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord was presided over by the newly elected Superior General, Anselmo Ricardo Ribeiro, with the General Councilors concelebrating. Father Anselmo expressed his desire to pray for the new General Council and emphasized the mission outlined by this Chapter.

As we move forward with this new leadership, let us come together as a community to support and pray for our Councilors. The task ahead is challenging, and they will need our collective strength and faith.

The Holy Spirit has spoken through the 19th General Chapter... The Society of the Divine Word has new Superior General for 2024 - 2030.

El Espíritu Santo ha hablado a través del XIX Capítulo General... La Sociedad del Verbo Divino tiene nuevo Superior General para 2024 - 2030.

#𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐨 𝐚𝐢 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢: 𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢 𝐝𝐢 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐥 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐢 𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢

“'Risplenda la vostra luce davanti agli uomini”: discepoli fedeli e creativi in un mondo ferito" è il tema del Capitolo generale della Società del Verbo Divino (Verbiti), i cui partecipanti Francesco ha ricevuto questa mattina in Vaticano. Nel suo discorso, l'esortazione ai religiosi ad ascoltare il bisogno di pace della gente, a riflettere su come condividere oggi la gioia del Vangelo, nel rispetto di "ogni cultura e ogni popolo".
Missionari Verbiti - Sala Dialogo
https://www.vaticannews.va/it/papa/news/2024-06/papa-francesco-capitolo-generale-verbiti-missione-sinodalita.html

14 days…

LOOK: Fr. Stephen Bevans, SVD, presides over the first day of the Special Course of the Divine Word Institute of Mission Studies (DWIMS) titled "Mission and the Trinity."

For inquiries, please contact the DWIMS Academic Office at 09304383452.

📆 Date: May 6 to 14, 2024
🕒 Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
📍 DWST Aula Magna



With Fr. Samuel Naceno Agcaracar, SVD, Director of the Divine Word Institute of Mission Studies

LOOK: Fr. Stephen Bevans, SVD, presides over the first day of the Special Course of the Divine Word Institute of Mission Studies (DWIMS) titled "Mission and the Trinity."

For inquiries, please contact the DWIMS Academic Office at 09304383452.

📆 Date: May 6 to 14, 2024
🕒 Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
📍 DWST Aula Magna



With Fr. Samuel Naceno Agcaracar , SVD, Director of the Divine Word Institute of Mission Studies