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…


Weekly News: September 16, 2024

48th annual Powwow The 48th Annual St. Joseph’s Indian School Wačhípi is next Saturday, September 21. As is tradition, a royalty competition set the final days of preparation for the event in motion. Five young women competed for Miss St. Joe’s, and 14 for Junior Miss St. Joe’s. Eleven young men presented for Eagle Staff Read More…


Archive: Dehonian Esprit de Coeur

Available PDFs and mailings from the Dehonian Esprit de Coeur: November 4, 2024 E-blast June 24, 2020 E-blast March 11, 2020: E-blast December 11, 2019: E-blast September 18, 2019: E-blast June 26, 2019: E-blast March 14, 2019: E-Blast September 14, 2017: Personal sharing (September 14, 2017) Anniversaries October through December Listing of the Dehonian Esprit Read More…


Weekly News: September 9, 2024

Congratulations Fr. Tom! On August 28, during the Opening Mass for the 2024-25 academic year, Fr. Thomas Cassidy, SCJ, was installed as the 11th president-rector of Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology. A position that Fr. Tom has held previously, he is serving as interim president-rector. Fr. Stephen Huffstetter, SCJ, former vicar general, will Read More…


Weekly News: August 26, 2024

Congratulations! Congratulations to Frater Long Nguyen, SCJ, who graduated last week from an extended, year-long CPE program (Clinical Pastoral Education) through Aurora Healthcare. “This year-long extended CPE program is three units for the purpose of board certification by the National Association of Catholic Chaplains,” said Frater Long, who took part in entry-level CPE training in Read More…


Weekly News: August 19, 2024

Vow renewals Congratulations to Frater Hung Pham, SCJ, Frater Truc Tran, SCJ, Frater Thuan Nguyen, SCJ, Frater Michael Wodarczyk, SCJ, and Frater Jacob Smith, SCJ, who renewed their vows on August 12 during Mass at St. Joseph Chapel at Sacred Heart Monastery. Fr. Vien Nguyen, SCJ, received the vows. The community also commemorated the 99th Read More…


Historian studies unique design of Sacred Heart architecture

“Stewarding historic buildings can be tough sometimes, and I’m so happy to see that Sacred Heart is well loved and cared for.” -Justin Miller, architectural historian The building which houses Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology and Sacred Heart Monastery is an iconic landmark in the Hales Corners / Franklin area. Its unique design Read More…


Weekly News: August 12, 2024

Vow renewals Congratulations to Frater Jonathan Nguyen Vuong, SCJ (above, second from right), who renewed his vows yesterday during Mass at Queen of Peace Church in Olive Branch, MS. Fr. Jack Kurps, SCJ, vice provincial, received them. Tonight, Frater Hung Pham, SCJ, Frater Truc Tran, SCJ, Frater Thuan Nguyen, SCJ, Frater Michael Wodarczyk, SCJ, and Read More…