Featured Stories | June 13, 2018
“I tell people that I never saw anything in Fr. Dehon’s writings that was only for Catholics. His social justice concerns, his concern for all people; this is what inspires me.” -Deborah Kosut, long-time SHSST employee “I am a different person, a better person, for having been here,” said Deborah Kosut as she reflected on […]
Featured Stories | May 16, 2018
“May our farewell express our affection for all who were a part of this history… Let us also be thankful for the gifts of God’s grace that flowed in and through the many people who passed through our SCJ formation houses in Chicago. “ -Fr. Bob Tucker, SCJ The Priests of the Sacred Heart […]
Featured Stories | May 14, 2018
Fr. Joseph Doscher, SCJ, died early this morning, May 14, in suburban Milwaukee. He was 84. A native of Deans County, NJ, he served in Europe in the US Army for three years before beginning his discernment with the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians). He professed his first vows in 1966 and was ordained […]
Featured Stories | May 04, 2018
On Thursday, May 3, Fr. Heiner Wilmer, SCJ, former Dehonian superior general and now bishop-elect of the diocese of Hildesheim, visited with Pope Francis. Soon after, Fr. Bernd Hagenkord of the Vatican News did an interview with him. In German, the two spoke about the meeting with the pope, and about Fr. Heiner’s new assignment. […]
Featured Stories | April 15, 2018
“It’s not only about ‘getting out of the sacristy’ but also getting out of my comfort zone, to learn to be available and present.” -Novice Henry Nguyen Novice Henry Nguyen shares the following reflection: Many have asked, “Where do the novices spend their time during the week?” A day in the life of a novice […]
Featured Stories | April 14, 2018
“We were seekers, and Fr. Yost recognized that.” -Pat Brown Fr. Charles Yost, SCJ, died last July. A member of the Sacred Heart Community at SHML, he had been retired for many years but continued to be active in ministry until the last months of illness. Often, he celebrated Mass at Good Shepherd Chapel for […]
Featured Stories | April 13, 2018
“I naively thought I would bring the Word of God to the deaf community. They have shown me a God of patience, perseverance, trust, and deep faith in the face of life’s difficulties. I have received much more from them than I have given.” -Fr. Guy Blair, SCJ Fr. Guy Blair, SCJ, has spent many […]
Featured Stories | April 10, 2018
Twice a year the administrations of the US Province and Canadian Region meet to discuss collaborative efforts and shared concerns. Topics related to immigration and internationality have been the primary focus of recent meetings. Both were listed on the agenda of the April 9 gathering held at the US Provincialate in Hales Corners, WI. However, […]
Featured Stories | April 06, 2018
Today, April 6, 2018, Pope Francis appointed Fr. Heiner Wilmer, SCJ, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Hildesheim (Germany). Father Wilmer is currently superior general of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians). The Diocese of Hildesheim, which includes the city of Hanover, is one of the oldest dioceses in the world. It […]
Featured Stories | March 23, 2018
Br. Diego Diaz is an Argentine SCJ studying in the ESL program at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology. Recently, he shared a reflection about his ministry with Open Door (“Puerta Abierta” in Spanish), an outreach program to women caught in human trafficking and prostitution. "The experience of accompanying women in their empowerment, growth and liberation process nourished me in my daily prayer," he wrote.