Year: 2022
Weekly News: September 26, 2022
We Are One! Yesterday, September 25, hundreds of young people participated in “We Are One”, which included a youth Mass, sports, face and hair painting, games, dancing, and –– of course –– FOOD at Holy Spirit Church in Hernando, MS. The day was a continuation of a similar youth event held in spring. Fr. Hendrik Read More…
Weekly news: September 19, 2022
Developing “possible and doable” fundraising proposals From September 12-14, members of the General Finance Commission, along with several SCJ fundraisers from around the congregation, met at the Provincial Conference Center in Hales Corners, WI. Organized by the General Treasurer’s Office and hosted by the US Province, it was a time for participants to better learn Read More…
September 22: feast of SCJ martyr
On September 22 we remember and celebrate the life of Fr. Juan María de la Cruz. On March 11, 2001, Pope John Paul II declared him blessed along with other 233 martyrs of the Spanish Civil War. He was the first member of the Priests of the Sacred Heart to be named blessed.
US Province hosts international fundraisers’ meeting
From September 12-14, members of the General Finance Commission, along with several SCJ fundraisers from around the congregation, met at the Provincial Conference Center in Hales Corners (USA). Organized by the General Treasurer’s Office and hosted by the US Province, it was a time for participants to better learn about what is already being done Read More…
Weekly News: September 12, 2022
What does it mean to be a Dehonian parish? What does it mean to be a “Dehonian parish?” That was one of several topics discussed last Wednesday, September 7, during a meeting of SCJs in Parish Ministry. The two-hour Zoom was an opportunity for SCJs serving in parishes in the US Province to share ideas, Read More…
We pray for Fr. Anthony Kluckman
WE PRAY FOR FR. ANTHONY, WHO HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE JULY 21, 2022: Loving God, you call all things into being and bring order out of chaos. Help us who are searching for Fr. Anthony to recognize your will in these difficult times. Be with Fr. Anthony whom you called to service and open the Read More…
Weekly news: August 29, 2022
Full house at SHSST Today, August 29, is the first day of classes for students at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology. With nine new seminarians, returning seminarians and students in the English and Cultural Studies program, the residential section of the seminary is at capacity. On-campus students will be joined today by seminarians Read More…
Fr. Jim Schifano has died
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS: The Reception of the Body for Fr. Jim Schifano will be at 9:30 a.m and the Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. at Good Shepherd Chapel at Sacred Heart at Monastery Lake on Friday, September 9. Internment will follow at the community mausoleum. Those attending the funeral are welcome to stay Read More…
“God’s Mercy” the theme of Province Assembly
“The Mercy of God” was the theme of the August 16, 2022 US Province Assembly. In light of the July 21st disappearance of Fr. Anthony Kluckman, SCJ, the original three-day gathering was adjusted to one, as was its focus from social justice issues to instead, the concept of mercy. “How do we understand God’s love, Read More…
14 SCJs celebrate jubilees of religious life!
Click on the image above to view the video of the Jubilee Ceremony Click here to view photos Click here to read Dn. David Nagel’s homily for the Jubilee Mass On August 16, the US Province commemorated the 70, 60, 50, 40 and 25-year anniversaries of First Professions of 14 SCJs. Many were in Hales Read More…