Dehonians USA – The Priests of the Sacred Heart (SCJs) is a Catholic religious community of brothers and priests devoted to the Heart of Jesus.

Our 2022-23 Dehonian students!

This year we have six students in theology (Fraters Paul, Truc, Michael, Hung and Thuan, as well as Alfonso, a second-year candidate) and two students doing undergraduate studies at Marquette and Cardinal Stritch Universities (Fraters Jacob and Jonathan). Our formation directors are Frs. Joseph and Duy. Our students introduce themselves here.

Three new SCJs!

On August 15, three young men – Jonathan Nguyen-Vuong, Jacob Smith and Michael Wodarczyk – professed their First Vows and became members of the Priests of the Sacred Heart. Receiving their vows was Fr. Vien Nguyen, SCJ, who made his own First Profession exactly 25 years ago today. Fr. Vien is now provincial superior of the US Province.

The search for Fr. Anthony continues

Fr. Anthony Kluckman, SCJ, has been missing from the Hales Corners area since early Thursday, July 21. He 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.

Dehonian spirituality is for all!

With their families looking on, 32 people made a one-year commitment as Dehonian Associates during a prayer service in the chapel of Holy Spirit Church in Hernando, MS, on July 17. Fr. Vien Nguyen, provincial superior, led the service and received their commitment. “The journey helped me dig a little deeper into and strengthen my Catholic faith,” said a new Associate.

My Heart is Ready

“What do you think of when you hear the word HEART?” asks Fr. Vien Nguyen, SCJ, in his reflection for the feast of the Sacred Heart (June 24). “In the Catholic tradition, the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a symbol of God’s love for us, and so the feast of the Sacred Heart is a celebration of a love story.” View and read messages from Fr. Vien and from our superior general for the feast day.

Weekly News: November 28, 2022

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WATCH a brief video of the January 3-6 US Province Election Assembly during which Fr. Vien Nguyen was elected as the 16th provincial superior of the US Province. In the video are moments from the election process itself, but also comments from SCJs about their hopes for the future, the challenges the province faces, and those things for which Dehonians are grateful.

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KEEP IN PRAYER

Wed Nov 23

Let us give thanks for the many blessings seen and unseen in our lives, especially the blessing of faith and the blessing our compassion for each other. May we never let the darkness in the world overshadow the boundless light.

Wed Oct 12

It seems that every day we learn of another community devastated by a storm, or wild fire, or hurricane, or record-setting heat. Let us keep all who are affected by natural disasters in our prayers, including the many generous people who always come forth, ready to serve, ready to help their neighbors. May they feel Read More…

Wed Aug 31

We pray for Fr. Jim Schifano, SCJ, who died on August 29. Originally from Colorado Springs, CO, Fr. Jim was 77, and was ordained in 1975. Before pursuing his vocation, Fr. Jim served in the US Army. Her served in parish ministry, administrative support and with our retired priests and brothers. Fr. Jim retired himself Read More…