Divine Word Seminary Residence and Retreat Center
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​SVD Riverside Residents

The Divine Word Seminary Riverside Residence

The SVD Riverside residence serves as home to both retired and active Divine Word Missionaries, as well as a Retreat Center. The Hole Mansion aka the Stone House, at the center of the property was built in 1912-13. It became the first chapel, dining area and faculty residence when the minor seminary began in 1964. It now serves as the main chapel for retreat groups, and a Museum.  The first building erected was St. Joseph’s Hall, which served as sleeping quarters and classrooms.

In 1967, the larger seminary building, which is now known as the main Retreat Center was constructed.

In 1998, The residence building was completed. It houses the SVD Missionaries in 22 private rooms, has a beautiful chapel, dining room and recreation area.


SVD Riverside Residence 

  • Fr. Alan Jenkins, SVD, Rector
  • Fr. Paul Schmidt, SVD,Vice Rector
  • Fr. Long Van Nguyen, SVD
  • Fr. Don O'Connor, SVD, 
  • Fr. Anthony Nguyen, SVD
  • Fr. Melvin James, SVD
  • ​Fr. Edmund Afagbeegee, SVD​
  • Fr. Demetrio Aguilar, SVD
  • Fr. Emilio Reyes, SVD


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  • Home
  • About
    • The SVD Western Province
    • History
    • Mission Statement
    • Contact Us
  • Retreat Center
    • Retreat Center Information
    • Retreat Center Rates
    • Retreat Availability
    • Retreat Center Facility Pictures
  • St. Joseph Hall
  • Hole Mansion/The Stone House
    • Stone House Pictures - Outside
    • Stone House Chapel
    • Willits J. Hole Mansion History
  • Residence
    • SVD Riverside Residents
    • Chapel
    • In Memoriam >
      • Fr. Andre Hotchkiss
      • Fr. John Niessen, SVD
      • Fr. William Caffrey, SVD >
        • Fr. William Caffrey, SVD - Obituary
  • Special Events
    • Special Events Information
    • Previous Event Pictures
  • CAL (Christian Athletic League Baseball)
  • The Cross
  • St. Arnold Janssen
  • Our New Stations of the Cross
  • Archive
    • Our New Roads and Parking Lots
    • Wildlife