Month: September 2024
Weekly News: September 30, 2024
Powwow weekend St. Joseph’s Indian School celebrated its 48th annual powwow on September 21. The powwow itself is more than just a single moment at the school; it is the highpoint of a full weekend of celebrations that celebrate Lakota culture and traditions. Click here to view a summary video of powwow weekend. Fr. Greg Read More…
Collaborating to prepare international SCJs for ministry
Each Tuesday and Friday morning two SCJ priests with plenty of experience in delivering a homily sit side-by-side with a group of fourth-year seminarians at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology who are just beginning to learn the basics of preaching. Why the trip back to the seminary, sitting in a “Liturgical Preaching” class Read More…
Weekly News: September 23, 2024
Meet our 2024-25 students! Each year, we ask those in formation to introduce themselves. During the current academic year there are three seminarians in pastoral assignments, two full-time students at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology and one student doing undergraduate studies. Excerpts from a few of the intros: “I felt called to the Read More…
Dehonian Associates Rule of Life
The Dehonian Associates Rule of Life is an inspirational text that reflects the Dehonian charism and challenges Dehonian Associates to live it faithfully. Dehonian Associates Prayer Book
Frater Hung Pham, SCJ
“As a Dehonian, I am blessed in many aspects, such as having Adoration and Mass daily for spiritual care; and I learn many insightful ideas and skills from our community. I am happy to be a Dehonian, and I desire to continue to have a deeper understanding and relationship with God as a Dehonian.” -Frater Read More…
Frater Thuan Nguyen, SCJ
“Being with the Dehonians for over nine years, the most important thing that I have experienced about Dehonian Spirituality is living a life of oblation with God. While living oblation and renewing it frequently throughout the day, I am reminded of the good deeds the Lord has poured upon me in my life, therefore one Read More…
Frater Michael Wodarczyk, SCJ
“I felt called to the Dehonians because of their daily Eucharistic Adoration and work in parishes. I continue to feel called to the Dehonians because of my seminary experience. I have really learned a lot about scripture, theology and philosophy. I have also enjoyed my summer ministries which have helped me to properly discern my Read More…
Frater Truc Tran, SCJ
“During the pastoral year there is an opportunity to acquire a deeper understanding of the Church’s ministry within our Congregation, contributing to personal and professional growth in the field of pastoral ministry.” -Frater Truc Tran, SCJ My name is Frater Truc Tran, SCJ, and I am 38 years old. Originally from NgheAn Province, Vietnam, Read More…
Frater Jacob Smith, SCJ
“Our charism is multifaceted and can be lived in many different ways and ministries” -Frater Jacob Smith, SCJ Hello! I am Frater Jacob A. E. Smith, SCJ. Originally from Houston, I’m 25, in my third year of temporary vows, and my seventh year with the community. In 2023 I graduated from Marquette University with a Read More…
Frater Jonathan Tu Nguyen-Vuong, SCJ
“I want to be a Dehonian, an SCJ, because I want to spread the Love of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus to all those I have met and will meet” -Frater Jonathan Tu Nguyen-Vuong, SCJ Hi everyone! My name is Frater Jonathan Tu Nguyen-Vuong, SCJ. I am 23 years old, which makes me the Read More…
