The Diocese of Indore, central India, has inaugurated its 14th annual Bible Convention, a three-day gathering of prayer, reflection, and spiritual renewal, being held from September 30 to October 2 at St. Paul Higher Secondary School, Indore.
With “Witnessing to the Light: From Everywhere, For Everyone” as the Jubilee theme for the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Congregation, the SVDs around the globe recall their legacy of witnessing to the Light through pioneering frontier missions, embracing the vulnerable, preserving cultures, learning languages, and creating space for intercultural encounters.
On September 5, 2025, the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) brought together nearly 200 scholars, missionaries, and media professionals from around the world for a global reflection on “Evangelization in the Digital Age.”
St. Theresa High School, Sto. Estevam, in the western Indian state of Goa, hosted the third annual ‘Worldly Wits 3.0’, an inter-school social science quiz for neighboring schools, on August 21.
The India Central Province of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) marked its sesquicentennial jubilee with a vibrant celebration at St. Arnold’s Seva Sadan, Indore, drawing together hundreds of priests, religious, lay partners, and well-wishers in a spirit of thanksgiving and joy.
Archbishop Emeritus Pascal Topno SJ of Bhopal passed away in the early hours of Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 12:30 am at Holy Family hospital in Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh.
RVA Hindi Service and Norbertine Media of Jamtara Canonry empowered young creatives through a week-long design and video editing workshop, held from March 10 to 16, 2025, at Norbertine Media House, Jogni, Jabalpur.
The India Central Province (INC) of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) marked its Golden Jubilee as a province (1975-2025) with a grand celebration at Seva Sadan, the provincial headquarters on February 27.
The Diocese of Indore has called on its faithful to embrace the Christmas season as “Pilgrims of Hope,” highlighting the transformative power of hope and renewal in a world facing increasing challenges.
