Year: 2011
Goal in Europe still the same: share the Gospel
The SCJs’ European Conference on Secularity was held October 18-20 in Clairefontaine, Belgium. The theme of secularity took root at the 2009 General Chapter where members of the European entities noted the effect of secularity on the church and a desire to better understand its impact, especially as it affects vocations, ministry, and the members Read More…
Responding to a modern world
Lived realities The morning of the second day of the European Conference on Secularity was devoted to hearing about the realities of six Dehonians (SCJs) who live and work in various parts of Europe. They spoke of the cultures in which they minister, and the challenges they face. Starting in the north, Fr. Zenon Strykowski Read More…
The European Conference on Secularity
The conference begins The European Conference on Secularity opened October 18 in Clairefontaine, Belgium. The conference is the concluding moment of the general visitation of the European continent (in July, Asia had a similar continental gathering). The theme of secularity took root at the 2009 General Chapter where European SCJs noted the effect of secularity Read More…
Weekly News: October 10, 2011
On to the Philippines Fr. Jose Benedito de Morases Machado, district superior of the Philippines and Fr. Francis Pupkowski, the district’s fund raising director, spent the past two weeks in the United States. One of the reasons for their visit was to update the provincial council on the ministries and goals of the Philippine district. Read More…
Weekly News: October 3, 2011
Going to the dogs Sacred Heart Monastery hosted just over a dozen dogs and cats, along with their owners, at a Pet Blessing on Sunday, October 2. Fr. Byron Haaland (pictured above with two of the participants) did an individual blessing for each animal. There was also a brief prayer service. Each pet received a Read More…
Weekly News: September 26, 2011
Preparing for ministry and community life with the SCJs The Dehon Formation Community in Chicago’s Hyde Park is a base for those preparing for ministry and religious life with the Priests of the Sacred Heart. Its primary focus is candidates and professed SCJs in their initial years of formation, but the community also hosts SCJs, Read More…
Meet our student community!
Preparing for religious life and ministry The Dehon Formation Community in Chicago’s Hyde Park is a base for those preparing for ministry and religious life with the Priests of the Sacred Heart. Its primary focus is candidates and professed SCJs in their initial years of formation, but the community also hosts SCJs, as well as Read More…
Feast of Blessed Juan Maria de la Cruz
Today, September 22, is the Feast of Blessed Juan Maria de la Cruz, the first SCJ to be named blessed. He was beatified on March 11, 2001. “On July 23, 1936, in the midst of a leftist controlled, anticlerical government in Spain, Fr. Juan traveled incognito to Valencia seeking refuge with one of the congregation’s Read More…
Weekly News: September 19, 2011
Powwow weekend St. Joseph’s Indian School in Chamberlain, SD, hosted its 35th Annual American Indian Day and Powwow Celebration September 16-17. Visitors from around the country took part in weekend activities that celebrated Lakota culture through dance, storytelling, music and traditional meals. Among this year’s attendees were Fr. Tom Cassidy, provincial superior, who was principal Read More…
How do I become an SCJ?
The Priests of the Sacred Heart (also known as “SCJ” or “Dehonians”) are priests and brothers inspired by God’s love “to live together simply, to pray together and to be, especially among the poor, prophets of love and servants of reconciliation.” [From the Mission Statement of the U.S. Province] Do you feel called to a Read More…
