Reflections: Fr. Vien Nguyen, SCJ

We invite Dehonians, co-workers and other collaborators in SCJ ministry to share their personal reflections regarding the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in their lives and their communities. The following is from Fr. Vien Nguyen, SCJ, an assistant professor of Scripture Studies at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology. The Covid-19 pandemic has shattered Read More…


Reflections: Fr. John Czyzynski, SCJ

We invite Dehonians, co-workers and other collaborators in SCJ ministry to share their personal reflections regarding the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in their lives and their communities. The following is from Fr. John Czyzynski, SCJ. He is retired, and a member of the Sacred Heart Community at SHML. I remember visiting Poland when it Read More…


Reflections: Frater Henry Nguyen, SCJ

We invite Dehonians, co-workers and other collaborators in SCJ ministry to share their personal reflections regarding the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in their lives and their communities. The following is from Frater Henry Nguyen, SCJ, a seminarian at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology. Hello! I hope everyone is doing well and is Read More…


Reflections: David Schimmel

We invite Dehonians, co-workers and other collaborators in SCJ ministry to share their personal reflections regarding the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in their lives and their communities. The following is from David Schimmel, Province Director of Dehonian Associates. “Of all the emotions that your body is holding right now,” I asked, “which one is Read More…


Reflections: Br. Diego Diaz, SCJ

We invite Dehonians, co-workers and other collaborators in SCJ ministry to share their personal reflections regarding the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in their lives and their communities. The following is from Br. Diego Diaz, SCJ, a member of the Mississippi community. The global pandemic has changed our daily routine. Schedules, classes, meetings, everything changes Read More…


Reflections: Fr. Praveen Kumar Richard, SCJ

We invite Dehonians, co-workers and other collaborators in SCJ ministry to share their personal reflections regarding the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in their lives and their communities. The following is from Fr. Praveen Kumar Richard, SCJ, a member of the South Dakota Community. Nature is mysterious. There is a theory that every 100 years Read More…


The impact of the coronavirus in Rome: a firsthand view

The following was written on March 18, 2020, by Fr. Stephen Huffstetter, SCJ, our vicar general and former provincial superior of the US Province: Dear Dehonian friends, Greetings from Rome! So many people have written to me these past few weeks because they’ve seen Italy mentioned so often in the news as Ground Zero for Read More…


Impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19)

As with all aspects of daily life, not only in the US Province but in the world, many adjustments are being made in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The General Finance Commission was originally scheduled to have its spring meeting in Vietnam, but when travel restrictions were implemented it was moved to Hales Corners. The Read More…


Weekly News: March 16, 2020

Impact of the coronavirus As with all aspects of daily life, not only in the US Province but in the world, many adjustments are being made in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The General Finance Commission was originally scheduled to have its spring meeting in Vietnam, but when travel restrictions were implemented it was moved Read More…


Celebrating the founder

“Fr. Leo Dehon, whom we remember in a special way this week, would often refer to his life and ministry as ‘one never-ending Mass.’” The quote is from Fr. Jim Walters, SCJ, the main celebrant at today’s Mass at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology; the liturgy was dedicated to the memory of Fr. Read More…