Congratulations to Frater Paul Phong Hoang, SCJ, who made his perpetual profession of vows with the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians) May 11. “Looking back, going from where I was to where I am now is nothing short of a miracle,” said Fra. Paul. “I believe that God had a plan for me and was involved throughout my journey. I am forever grateful for the SCJs and our culturally diverse community.”
For nine years, Fr. Quang Nguyen, SCJ, was the vocation director for the US Province. In January, he moved to Houston to continue to work with young people in discernment. However, in his new role as a campus minister at the University of Houston’s Newman Center, the scope of the discernment is much broader. The students he sees aren’t necessarily discerning a vocation to religious life, but life itself. “They are always looking forward,” said Fr. Quang. “Their lives are wide open with possibilities.”
Br. Duane Lemke is the superior of our retirement community at Sacred Heart at Monastery Lake. An accomplished artist, he recently created a series of banners for the community chapel. “My relationship with the viewer is to use color, media, and symbol to suggest and hint, but deliberately not to lead toward one particular thought or conclusion,” he said. He added that he wants the viewer to answer the question: ‘WHAT IS IT?’
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.
On Saturday, December 17th, Henry Bùi Nguyen, SCJ, was ordained to the priesthood at St. Columban parish in suburban Los Angeles. Fr. Henry is 33 and professed his first vows with the Priests of the Sacred Heart in 2018. As of January 1, Fr. Henry will be the vocation director for the US Province. He will also continue to minister at St. Martin of Tours parish, where he did his diaconate internship.
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.
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.
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.
View our online photo albums of Dehonian events and ministries. Share in our life, share in the stories that we cannot put into words. Photos from our online albums may be downloaded for personal use. Please credit the Priests of the Sacred Heart if publishing a photo.
May we all feel the support of the love of the Sacred Heart as we begin another year, a love that guides us in our day-to-day actions, and always, in our relationship with others.
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…
