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Fr. Wilson S Adaikalasamy SVD
I am a Catholic Missionary Priest belonging to the religious congregation of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD - Societas Verbi Divini/Steyler Missionaries). My vision and mission is to celebrate Word of God and spread the compassionate love of Christ to all. Currently pursuing doctorate in Sacred Scripture at Santa Clara University, California.
Roman Catholic Priest · Society of the Divine Word (SVD) · Ordained 2010
Academic Qualifications
Currently pursuing doctorate in Sacred Scripture
Santa Clara University, California, USA
Diploma in Biblical Hebrew
Leiden University, Netherlands
Archaeological studies of the biblical sites
Pontifical Biblical Institute, Jerusalem
Licentiate in Sacred Scripture (LSS)
Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome
Baccalaureate in Theology (B.Th.)
Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune
Baccalaureate in Philosophy (B.Ph.)
SVD Vidya Bhavan, Bhopal
Baccalaureate in Arts (B.A.)
Loyola College, Madras University
Languages
Active and passive
TamilTeluguHindiEnglishItalianGerman
Reading Knowledge
Ecclesiastical LatinBiblical HebrewNew Testament GreekAramaic
Pastoral Responsibilities
1
Director
Divine Word Centre, Vadipatti, Madurai
2
Editor
Yesuvin Arulmozhi Monthly magazine
3
Founder and Editor
Divine Word Publications
4
Hyderabad Province Bible Apostolate Coordinator
5
SVD Bible Apostolate Coordinator for India
6
Programme Co-ordinator
Divine Word Centre, Vadipatti
7
Director
Divine Mercy Centre, Hyderabad
8
Province Secretary
India Hyderabad Province
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Programme Coordinator
Divine Word Centre, Hyderabad
10
Visiting Faculty of Scripture and Early Christianity
Six theological institutes. Besides, involves actively in Biblical classes and Bible training programmes for seminarians, priests, religious and lay faithful.
Paper Presentations
Jesus and Syrophoenician Woman in Mark 7:24-30 A Paradigm for Socio-religious affirmation
National Conference, Bhopal, India (2019)
Theologizing for an Inclusive world/India
National Bible Conference, Bhopal, India (2020)
Inculturation: Paradigm for mission in India
National Bible Conference, Madurai, India (2020)
The Function of the Last Supper Event Within Matthew's Gospel Narrative: An Exegetical Study of Matthew 26: 26-30
National Bible Workshop (2021)
The Beauty and Splendour of People of God (Gen 1: 26-27), A Paradigm for Mission in India
National Missiological Conference (2022)
Synodality: Biblical Foundation and its Implications
National Bible Conference, Madurai, India (2023)
Meal Table: Table of Power - Status, Power and Boundaries Subverted (Luke 7: 36-50, 11: 37-54, 14: 1-24)
Annual meeting and international conference organized by the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) and American Academy of Religion (AAR), Boston, MA, USA (2025)
Pastoral Initiatives
Founder and Editor of Divine Word Publications and SVD Bible diaries in India (2019).
Has Organized four National Bible Conferences at Divine Word Biblical centre, Vadipatti, Madurai on the following themes:
- Biblical Response to the Socio-religious and political context of India.
- Fratelli Tutti – Implications for Pluralistic Context of India
- Laudato Si – Biblical Foundations and its Exhortations
- Journeying Towards a Synodal Church in Indian Context
What You'll Find Here
- •Biblical reflections and exegetical notes I share
- •My writing on mission and inculturation
- •Articles and talks from national Bible conferences I've given
- •Updates on Divine Word Centre and my publications
Publications
Books, Bible diaries, and Divine Word Publications.
Gallery
Bible diaries, conferences, and pilgrimage moments.
Let's Connect
For Bible programmes, talks, collaboration, or publication enquiries—I'd be glad to hear from you.