Society of the Divine Word
Religious congregation
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The Society of the Divine Word, abbreviated SVD and popularly called the Verbites or the Divine Word Missionaries, and sometimes the Steyler Missionaries, is a Catholic clerical religious congregation of Pontifical Right for men. Wikipedia
Founded: September 8, 1875
Founder: Arnold Janssen
Abbreviation: SVD (post-nominal letters)
Headquarters: General Motherhouse; Via dei Verbiti 1, C.P. 5080, 00154 Rome, Italy
Ministry: Educational and missionary works
Parent organization: Roman Catholic Church