Featured Stories | March 16, 2020
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 […]
News & Events | 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 […]
Featured Stories | March 11, 2020
“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. […]
Uncategorized | March 10, 2020
Invitation letter Click here to read the organizing committee’s invitation letter. RSVP List The following people have indicated whether they will or will not attend the June 9-12 US Province Assembly. Don’t see your name on the list? Click here to RSVP. YES (attending the assembly) Fr. Bryan Benoit Fr. Edgard Biankeu Fr. Bob Bossie […]
News & Events | March 09, 2020
Commemorating the birth of the founder “In the legacy left to us by Fr. Dehon, with the limits of each person and culture, we can recognize a genuine ‘school of perspective,’” wrote Fr. Carlos Luis Suarez Codorniú, SCJ, superior general, in his letter for March 14, the anniversary of the birth (1843) of Fr. Leo […]
News & Events | March 02, 2020
“A gentle man filled with compassion for others” “A man of faith, love and patience” is how Fr. Jim Walters, remembered fellow SCJ Fr. Frank Burshnick. “Always welcoming,” said Fr. Ed Kilianski, SCJ. “A gentle man filled with compassion for others,” added Fr. Richard MacDonald, SCJ. On February 28, the province celebrated the life of […]
News & Events | February 24, 2020
Dust and Ashes “With ashes today, the priest traces on my forehead the sign of penitence and the sign of death.” Wrote Fr. Leo John Dehon in his Ash Wednesday reflection in The Year with the Sacred Heart. “What are dust and ashes? They are signs of destruction; the stamp that time, fire, and death […]
Featured Stories | February 24, 2020
Fr. Frank Burshnick, SCJ, died on February 21. He was 82, professed for 53 years and ordained 49. Originally from Forest City, PA, he initially taught for five years at Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary before entering parish ministry. In Texas, he served at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Brownsville, OLG in Raymondville, St. Cecilia […]
News & Events | February 17, 2020
World Day of Social Justice February 20 is the United Nation’s World Day of Social Justice. In commemoration of the day, last week’s issue of Dehonian Spirituality shared the following “Prayer for Peace” from Prayers of the Heart, published by the British-Irish Province of the Priests of the Sacred Heart: Lord Jesus, when I hear of […]
News & Events | February 10, 2020
Two enter postulancy Congratulations to Kenneth Anyanwu and Celsus Robert who were welcomed into postulancy during the First Friday liturgy with the formation community on February 7. Kenneth, originally from Nigeria, earned a master’s degree in Jewish-Christian studies from Seton Hall University before applying to candidacy. “Initially, what attracted me to the Priests of the […]