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The hanging and retractable (stand up) banners of our founders are distributed to all the parishes as follow up on the USW parish profile. The hanging banners are of the Founders Saint Arnold Janssen and Saint Joseph Frienademetez. One of the standup banners gives basic information about the society like our popular and proper name, […]

USW province retreat took place from April 16-21, 2018 at Riverside residence. A large number of members participated in the retreat guided by Steve Bevans, SVD. In his presentations he shared about the upcoming General Chapter, vocation, mission as partnering with God and prophetic dialogue, Holy Spirit, God of Mercy and people of mercy etc. […]

(Steve Pardy attended the recently organized Panam Zonal Assembly of the Brothers. This is excerpt from what he wrote on the Assembly).  The first Panam Zonal SVD Brother’s meeting took place at the SVD Center in Suzano, a suburb of Sao Paulo Brazil on the 21-27 February 2018.  The weeks intensive discussion (in at least […]

The XIX USW Province Chapter and Assembly was held on Wednesday, 28 February at Riverside residence. The Chapter and the Assembly began with Bible enthronement. During the Bible veneration the Provincial declared the Chapter formally open. Later on he explained the modalities and procedures for the day. The provincial in his presentation shared about the […]

Lunar New Year 2018, the Year of the Dog was celebrated at many of our parishes and facilities. Peter Zhai organized a great and grant celebration in San Francisco. The Principal celebrant was Most Rev. Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, with concelebrants,  Most Rev. Bishop Emeritus William Justice, Most Rev. Bishop Emeritus Ignatius Wang, Most Rev. […]

The students of Platt College, Ontario Campus spent their one day field trip program at Wordnet Productions on Monday, February 26, 2018. They were led by their teacher and guide Jessica Gonzales. The history of Wordnet and its mission and ministry was shared with them so also some of the primary principles of media and […]

A memorial service for Brother Steve Kerekes was organized on February 12, 2018. A few of the members gathered at the residence chapel. The Mass was celebrated by Joe Scott. Joe shared about the simplicity, generosity and the community life of Steve. Steve was always a happy community man. He never had any big needs. […]

Nearly 50 of the members of the USW province gathered at Divine Word Residence, Riverside on January 15, 2018 to celebrate Christmas, New Year and the Founders Day. The program began with the Holy Mass presided by Jon Kirby the Vice Provincial. During the homily he highlighted the aspect of our interculturality and the internationality. […]

The many volunteers and contributors to the Apps gathered on January 10, 2018 at Wordnet Productions studio to celebrate Christmas. There were a total of about 30 people. Some were unable to come due to other commitments. Everyone gathered in the studio and the program began with a short prayer service prepared and led by […]

St. Anthony’s Church underwent a much needed renovation recently. The work took place under the supervision of Pavol and Paul. They had to close the church from Thanksgiving to get the work completed for Christmas. The main areas of the Church and the altar have new flooring. The choir area from behind the altar is […]