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…


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: February 19, 2025 E-blast 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 Read More…