Advent begins
During these days full of grace, may we be inspired by an active hope, a hope that welcomes your Word in everyone we meet.
We Commit to Making a Difference!
Next year the Church celebrates the 10th anniversary of Laudato Sí. This was the spark that brought approximately 90 people from throughout Canada and the United States to northern Mississippi, October 7-10, to discuss two seemingly diverse themes: climate change and nuclear weapons.
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Meet our 2024-25 students!
Meet our seminarians! During the 2024-25 academic year three seminarians are in pastoral assignments, two are full-time students and one is doing undergraduate studies.
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My Eucharistic Missionary Journey
Fr. Henry Nguyen, SCJ, province vocation director, reflects on his personal Eucharistic missionary journey. He and other members of our vocation team recently took part in the National Eucharistic Congress, as well as the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. View a video recap of the NEC at the link below, following Fr. Henry’s text.
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Re-elected!
On June 21, Fr. Carlos Luis Suárez Codorniú, SCJ, was elected to a second six-year term as superior general of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians).
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A new Dehonian priest!
On June 1, in the sacristy of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Houston, Paul Phong Hoang, SCJ, vested as a deacon for the last time. An hour later, surrounded by family, friends, and fellow Dehonians, his parents would help to vest him as a priest.
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Transition in leadership at SHSST
Fr. Tom Cassidy, SCJ, has been named as the interim president-rector of Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology, beginning July 8, 2024. Fr. Raúl Gómez-Ruiz, SDS, steps down from the position in June, following his election to leadership of his religious community, the Society of the Divine Savior (Salvatorians). Fr. Stephen Huffstetter, SCJ, will serve as president-rector beginning with the 2025 academic year.
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Triduum in Belarus
“Despite the difficulties of the political situation, the communities continue their journey with creativity and perseverance, making every effort to preserve their faith and, above all, to put into practice what they believe”
Fr. Levi dos Anjos Ferreira, SCJ
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Celebrating our founder, Fr. Leo John Dehon!
On March 14, Dehonians around the world celebrated the 181st anniversary of the birth of the founder, Venerable Leo John Dehon. Pictured here are students at Our Lady of Guadalupe School in Houston with their Dehonian shirts on Founder’s Day.
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More than just traditions
Adoration and First Friday devotions are more than just prayer traditions for the Priests of the Sacred Heart, they are among the essential elements of Dehonian Spirituality in practice.
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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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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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