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The SVD is an international religious missionary community
with more than 6, 000 members including those who are in temporary vows. It was founded by St. Arnold Janssen in Steyl, Holland
on September 8, 1875.
We are INTERNATIONAL. The SVD is a modern congregation counting among its number men from 65 different
countries. In any country where we are present, members from different nations work together.
We are MISSIONARY. Primary evangelization is our priority. We go to places where the Gospel has
not yet been heard or least known.
We are RELIGIOUS. We take the vows of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience; and we live in community.
Most SVDs are PRIESTS, some are BROTHERS. Together we form a missionary team.
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