Regeneration Through the Power of the Holy Spirit
Evangelizing communities through the transforming power of the Holy Spirit in the spirit of Calvary.
Formerly Missionary Society of Divine Paraclete (MDP)
Evangelization
Proclaiming the Gospel and calling people to a deeper relationship with Christ through praying, preaching,missions, and spiritual outreach.
Spiritual Formation
Guiding God’s people toward spiritual renewal through prayer, catechesis, retreats, and devotion to the Holy Spirit.
Apostolic Service
Serving communities through charitable works, pastoral ministry, and initiatives that foster faith, unity, and hope.
The Calvary Missionaries of Divine Paraclete (CMDP) is a missionary association dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel and fostering renewal through the power of the Holy Spirit. Inspired by the call of Christ, “Duc in Altum” – Put out into the deep – we seek to bring spiritual formation, evangelization, and apostolic service to communities of God’ peoples in need.
Rev. Fr. Stephen Okwuchukwu Ilechukwu, CO
Our Founder
Rev. Fr. Stephen Okwuchukwu Ilechukwu, CO is the founder of the Calvary Missionaries of the Divine Paraclete (CMDP). Guided by deep devotion to the Holy Spirit and a passion for evangelization, he established the Society to promote spiritual renewal, missionary outreach, and faithful service to the Church.
Our Charism: Regeneration
The Calvary Missionaries of the Divine Paraclete is guided by the charism of spiritual regeneration. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the Society seeks the renewal of hearts and the restoration of faith.
This charism calls members to become instruments through which the Divine Paraclete renews the Church and awakens souls to the transforming love of God.
Called to Serve?
God continues to call men to dedicate their lives to His service and the mission of the Church. The Calvary Missionaries of the Divine Paraclete welcomes those who feel drawn to a life of prayer, evangelization, and spiritual renewal.
If you sense a desire to serve Christ more deeply and bring His light to the world, you may be called to explore a missionary vocation with the Society.
“Duc in Altum”
“Put out into the deep” (Luke 5:4)
This call of Christ inspires the missionary spirit of the Calvary Missionaries of the Divine Paraclete,inviting us to trust in God’s providence and carry the Gospel into deeper waters.
Our Spiritual Motto
“The closer we are to Jesus, the better we will know His thirst.” __ St. Teresa of Calcutta