Congratulations Deacon Paul!

“Despite our unworthiness, if God calls us, he will take care of us. Take courage and cooperate with his grace, respond to his invitation.” The quote is Deacon Paul Phong Hoang, SCJ, who was ordained at Sacred Heart Monastery / Seminary and School of Theology on Dec. 9.

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What is a Dehonian parish?

What does it mean to be a Dehonian parish? Is it simply a church that has an SCJ as its pastor, or is there something more, something tangibly “Dehonian?” That was one of the primary questions discussed during a recent Dehonian Parish Ministers meeting.

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Celebrating collaboration and commitment in SD

“This is holy ground. There is a Dehonian spirit here that has been present for over 100 years. No one leaves here without feeling that spirit.” The quote is from Mike Tyrell, president of St. Joseph’s Indian School, as he welcomed SCJs and coworkers to South Dakota, the birthplace of the US Province, for this year’s Mission Education gathering.

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Meet our 2023-24 Students!

Our students preparing for religious life and ministry reflect the diversity of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians), as well as the Church itself. Yet they each have the same call to follow in the footsteps of our founder, Fr. Leo John Dehon. Do you have questions about becoming a Dehonian? Contact our vocation director!

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Celebrating where it all began!

The last of the three Centennial celebrations for the US Province of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians) was held on July 30 in the place where it all began: Lower Brule, SD. It was there in 1923 that Fr. Mathias Fohrman, an SCJ priest from the German Province, first celebrated Mass at St. Mary’s parish. Dozens of SCJs from around the world joined parishioners for the celebration.

 

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We continue to remember and pray

Saturday, January 21, will mark six months since the disappearance of Fr. Anthony Kluckman, SCJ. He was last seen on security footage as he left Sacred Heart at Monastery Lake pre-dawn. Fr. Anthony suffers from significant memory impairment. If you have any information that you think may be relevant in the search for Fr. Anthony please contact the Franklin Police Department at: 414-425-2522.

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Wed Dec 6

FOR ADVENT WE PRAY… Lord Jesus Christ, you once said to your disciples: “Keep watch, for you do not know the day or the hour.” Your words of love amaze us all. For you call us to welcome the light in ways not of our choosing and at times when we least expect it. Lord Read More…

Wed Dec 6

FOR PEACE WE PRAY… God of mercy and compassion, of grace and reconciliation, pour your power upon all your children in the Middle East: Jews, Muslims and Christians, Palestinians and Israelis. Let hatred be turned into love, fear to trust, despair to hope, oppression to freedom, occupation to liberation, that violent encounters may be replaced Read More…

Wed Dec 6

FOR THOSE DISCERNING A VOCATION WE PRAY… Gracious God, you have blessed me with many gifts and talents. Grant me the wisdom to know how best to use them for the glory of your name. Jesus calls, “Come, follow me.” I want to follow him and be faithful to my call. Help me to see Read More…

Wed Aug 31

WE PRAY FOR FR. ANTHONY, WHO HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE JULY 21, 2022: Loving God, you call all things into being and bring order out of chaos. Help us who are searching for Fr. Anthony to recognize your will in these difficult times. Be with Fr. Anthony whom you called to service and open the Read More…