Month: March 2011
Anniversary of founder’s birth
Founder’s Day March 14 marks the 168th anniversary of the founder of the Priests of the Sacred Heart, Fr. Leo John Dehon, Born in 1843 to a French aristocratic family, he credited his mother for his devotion to the Sacred Heart, a devotion which inspired him found a religious community focused on bringing people to Read More…
Slideshow: a student’s life in Rome
Fr. Francis Vu Tran, SCJ, is doing post-graduate biblical studies at the Gregorian Pontifical University in Rome. Click on the slideshow below to get a glimpse into his days in Rome.
Eat, Pray, Study: a student’s life in Rome
Three years ago, Fr. Francis Vu Tran, SCJ, left St. Martin of Tours parish in Franklin, Wis., for studies in Rome. Most of his first year was spent in language studies in preparation for graduate work in biblical theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University. First there was Italian, the language of the country in which Read More…
Weekly news: March 7, 2011
Remembering the founder Fr. Leo John Dehon, founder of the Priests of the Sacred Heart, was born March 14, 1843. In many parts of the congregation, the anniversary of his birth is celebrated as “Founder’s Day;” a day to remember the roots of the congregation. Typically, the superior general writes a letter to commemorate the Read More…
An “interview” with the founder
Fr. Leo John Dehon, founder of the Priests of the Sacred Heart, was born March 14, 1843. In many parts of the congregation, the anniversary of his birth is celebrated as “Founder’s Day;” a day to remember the roots of the congregation. Typically, the superior general writes a letter to commemorate the day. This year Read More…
