DHS class of 1961 celebrates 50th

August 5-7, Divine Heart Seminary’s class of 1961 gathered at Sacred Heart School of Theology for its 50th reunion.  Among the attendees was Fr. Bernie Rosinski, who was a DHS teacher in 1961. Fr. Bernie wrote the following reflection on the reunion: August 5-7 saw a Donaldson alumni class gather for the 50th anniversary of their graduation Read More…


Weekly News: August 15, 2011

11 ordained in India Fr. Tom Cassidy, provincial superior, has been in India during the past week where he attended two ordination ceremonies. A total of 11 Indian SCJs were ordained. The ordaining bishop was Bishop Virginio Bressanelli of Neuquén 
Patagonia-Comahue, Argentina. The bishop was superior general of the Priests of the Sacred Heart when Read More…


Bishop Bressanelli speaks to the newly ordained

Bishop Virginio Bressanelli, bishop of Coadjutor Bishop of Neuquén 
Patagonia-Comahue, Argentina, ordained 11 Indian SCJs to the priesthood in two ceremonies last week.  The bishop was superior general of the Priests of the Sacred Heart when the community first began its presence in India. The following are the homilies he gave at the two ordinations. Dear Brothers Read More…


11 SCJs ordained in India

The following is written by Fr. McQueen Mascarenhas, SCJ, a member of the Indian District.  One of the first Indian SCJs to be ordained, Fr. McQueen writes about the August ordination of 11 more members of the district: The Indian District experienced great joy as eleven brothers were ordained as priests in Kerela and in Read More…


Join us for lunch!

“If the only prayer you ever prayed was THANK YOU, it would be enough” – Meister Eckhart The Priests of the Sacred Heart are honored by and grateful for the friendship, prayers and generosity of our benefactors.  We are truly partners in ministry. One of the ways in which we like to say “thank you” Read More…


Weekly news: August 8, 2011

Continuing the commitment Frater Fernando Orozco Cardona was the first of three SCJs to renew vows this month. He did so on August 2, at Sacred Heart Monastery. Br. Clay Diaz renewed his on August 4 at Christ the King Parish in Mississippi, and Frater Joseph Vu will renew vows on August 10 at the Read More…


Cameroon becoming a province of its people

SCJs of Cameroon lead their province On June 14, Fr. Léopold Mfouakouet became the first African SCJ to serve as provincial superior of the Cameroon Province.  He is only the second African SCJ to lead a province; Fr. Carlos Lobo of the Mozambique Province was the first.  He is now in his second term. “I Read More…


Weekly News: August 2, 2011

The big move After a few delays, SCJs are moved into the new Sacred Heart at Monastery Lake.  The residence includes members of the former Villa Maria community, as well as SCJs from the 37th Street community.  We’ll post a full list next week of the SHML residents.  Note that the address is the same as Read More…


A new face greets benefactors

Sharing SCJ mission and spirituality is the goal of new spiritual director One July 1, Fr. Dominic Peluse officially began his new role as spiritual director of the Province Development Office.  He replaces Fr. Paul Kelly, who recently completed 10 years as director. Although he is new to the office, Fr. Dominic is already becoming Read More…


Weekly News: July 25, 2011

SCHEDULE NOTICE: Because of summer vacation schedules the next Fridge Notes update will be delayed until Tuesday, August 2, 2011 Death of Fr. Rick DiLeo As reported on the province website last week, Fr. Rick DiLeo died July 19 of a massive heart attack.  He was 58 and had been a member of the Priests Read More…