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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How can you Help?
When we accept the abundant love of Jesus and respond to His Sacred Heart with open hearts of our own, we are called to ask: "What more can I do?" There are many ways, through prayer, gifts and action, you can help us share the love of the Sacred Heart.
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