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The Legacy of Fr. Dehon

The following is a presentation by David Schimmel, retired director of the Dehonian Associates, and a former member of the Priests of the Sacred Heart. It was given at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology on the morning of the Feast of the Sacred Heart, June 27. Many of those in attendance were members […]

Jesus’ Heart is pierced…

The following is Fr. Vien Nguyen’s letter to Dehonians in commemoration of the Feast of the Sacred Heart, June 27, 2025: Dear Dehonian Confreres and Lay Collaborators, In light of the unrest, polarization, and fragmentation we see in the world, the Heart of Jesus is pierced … … when God’s children—undocumented and vulnerable—are facing arrest and […]

A new administration!

Fr. Vien Nguyen reelected to second term Reflecting the diversity of the Catholic Church –– and in particular, the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians) –– the newly elected administration of the US Province includes SCJs from Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil and the United States. On June 10, Fr. Vien Nguyen, SCJ, was re-elected to a […]

Congratulations jubilarians!

On Thursday, June 12, members of the US Province celebrated the religious jubilees of Fr. Gary Lantz, SCJ, and of Br. Frank Snider, SCJ. It was also the closing liturgy of the US Province Election Assembly. Fr. Vien Nguyen, SCJ, provincial superior, was the main celebrant. Lifelong teacher Br. Francis (Frank) Snider, SCJ, 78, celebrates […]

“Restraint and calm” are needed

“We stand with Archbishop José Gómez in his call for restraint and calm and also urge Congress to reform our immigration system.” – Members of the US Province of the Priests of the Sacred Heart Gathered together in assembly, June 9-12, 2025 Statement from the Priests of the Sacred Heart June 12, 2025 We, […]

A life-long commitment

“This particular moment in my journey makes me realize how blessed I am to be a Dehonian” -Frater Hung Pham, SCJ On June 9, Frater Hung Pham, SCJ, made his perpetual profession of vows with the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians) during the opening liturgy of the US Province Election Assembly. The ceremony took […]

“Never again!”

Fr. Ziggy’s presentation begins at 1:34:30 in the above YouTube video Fr. Ziggy Morawiec, SCJ, vice rector of Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology, gave the interfaith address at the April 27 Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration (Yamim) organized by the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. The text of his address: MY NAME IS FR. ZBIGNIEW MORAWIEC, […]

Flanagan Center blessed by Bishop Kopacz

On April 25, the Father John Flanagan Catholic Center, known by most as simply “The Flanagan Center,” was blessed by Bishop Joseph Kopacz (Diocese of Jackson) on April 25. After an extensive renovation, the center, operated by Sacred Heart Southern Missions, reopened in mid-January. It is located in Walls, MS, near the SHSM headquarters. Renovations, […]

The “Anthropology of Vatican II”

Fr. Mário Henrique da Costa Nunes, SCJ, is a student in the ECS (English and Cultural Studies) program at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology. A member of the Brazil – São Paulo Province, he is also an author with a new book just off the press. The English translation of the original Portuguese […]

“He taught us how to live the Gospel concretely”

With heavy hearts, we join people around the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. He leaves behind a legacy of a Church that is deeply committed to mercy and compassion. He was a voice for the poor and marginalized, hosting meals for the poor and homeless and referring to them as “nobles of […]