Category: Feature Stories
Installation of Fr. Stephen Huffstetter, SCJ
On August 1 Fr. Stephen Huffstetter, SCJ, was installed as the new provincial superior of the U.S. Province of the Priests of the Sacred Heart. The liturgy took place in the chapel at Sacred Heart at Monastery Lake; residents of the new senior living community joined SCJs at the celebration.
Weekly News: August 5, 2013
“Ecce Venio” on the mind of newly installed provincial superior as he quickly jumps into his new tasks only hours after leaving his previous assignment; vice provincial, treasurer and provincial secretary chosen; meeting dates for council set; Fr. Tom Cassidy goes on sabbatical; Fr. Tony Russo featured in Catholic Herald article; links, prayer requests and calendar items.
South African SCJ ordained as bishop
On August 3, Fr. Zolile Petros Mpambani, SCJ, was ordained as bishop of Diocese of Kokstad, South Africa. He is the second SCJ in less than a year to be ordained for episcopal service in Africa. Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna, SCJ, was ordained October 7, 2012, for the Archdiocese of Beira, Mozambique. What follows are two reflections on Bishop Zolile’s ordination.
Entrance to the Novitiate
Justin Krenke will be received into the novitiate during adoration at Sacred Heart Monastery/School of Theology at 5 p.m. on August 14.
First professions
James Nguyen and Juan Carlos Castañeda Rojas will profess their first vows during a 10:30 a.m. liturgy at Sacred Heart Monastery/School of Theology.
Labor Day
The Provincialate Offices will be closed for Labor Day.
Provincial Council meetings
Typically, the council will spend its first morning of meetings doing faith sharing. Business will begin in the afternoon of the first day and continue into the second day as needed.
Fr. General’s visitation to North America
Fr. José Ornelas Carvalho, superior general, and Fr. John van den Hengel, general councilor (vice general) will do a visitation of the Canadian Region and U.S. Province September 2 – 21. The visitation calendar: Sept. 2-8: Canada Sept. 8-11: South Dakota Sept. 11-13: Pinellas Park Sept. 13-16: Houston Sept. 16-18: Mississippi Sept. 18-20: Chicago Sept. Read More…
Provincial Council Meeting
Typically the Provincial Council will spend the first morning of its meeting in faith sharing. The business portion will begin in the afternoon and continue into the next day as needed.
Thanksgiving holiday
The Provincialate Offices will be closed November 28-29 for the Thanksgiving holiday
