Habemus Papam!

As soon as news of the white smoke was heard, seminarians, faculty and staff at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology crammed in front of the lobby TV to celebrate the new pope. Soon after, we joined people around the world in prayer with and for Pope Leo XIV.

Dehon Study Center rededicated

To honor Fr. Dehon’s legacy, we must not simply preserve it, we must translate and contextualize his message in today’s world.”

-Fr. Joseph Mukuna, SCJ, director of the Dehon Study Center

Remembering Fr. Yvon Sheehy, SCJ

Fr. Yvon Sheehy, SCJ, died on February 1. He served for many years in South Dakota, as pastor of St. Martin of Tours parish (10 years) in suburban Milwaukee, and most recently as residential director of the ECS program at SHSST. The livestream of his funeral mass will be on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 11:00 a.m. (central): https://www.youtube.com/live/VK4F-qKmTg0?si=2scmFh9VoFUeBnNk

We pray for vocations

Each month we gather at the chapel in our Provincial Conference Center to pray for vocations to the Church. Do you have questions about the priesthood or religious life? Contact our vocation director: [email protected]

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.

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.

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.

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

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. 

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.

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.