Divine World International Church

International mission church of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) in Chicago — a spiritual home for a multicultural urban parish.

The Divine World International Church in Chicago is connected to the Society of the Divine Word (SVD), a Catholic missionary order founded in 1875 in Steyl, in what is now Venlo, the Netherlands. The SVD is one of the largest international missionary societies, active in over 80 countries. The Chicago parish reflects the intercultural character of the order, bringing together faithful from diverse backgrounds to worship together. The church serves as a spiritual centre and gathering place for a varied urban community in the heart of Chicago.