Featured Stories | March 05, 2018
In January, 2017, the Priests of the Sacred Heart held its first Media Experts Meeting, a gathering in Rome of Dehonian communication professionals from around the world. The ICC first met in March, 2017, and has had three meetings since, most recently, February 27-28. Discussions have focused on the new Mission Statement, updating communication tools of the congregation, and preparing for the next Media Experts Meeting.
Featured Stories | February 03, 2018
On February 3, Frater Juan Carlos Castañeda Rojas, SCJ, made his perpetual commitment to be a Dehonian, a member of the Priests of the Sacred Heart. Fr. Ed Kilianski, SCJ, received his vows in a ceremony at Sacred Heart Monastery. Originally from Colombia, Frater Juancho professed his first vows in 2013. He is 35.
Featured Stories | February 02, 2018
"Our Future: Together in Community and Ministry" was the theme of the January 30 - February 1, 2018, US Provincial Conference. Although a variety of issues were discussed, one of the most significant themes was "internationality." As one SCJ said: "It's not just that we want to welcome SCJs from other entities; we want to be intercultural, allowing ourselves to changed and enhanced by SCJs from around the world."
Featured Stories | January 14, 2018
Fr. Steve Wiese, SCJ, died on January 13; he was 83. He served as a teacher in the province's seminaries, in parish ministry throughout the country, as a vocation director and as missionary in Lesotho (Africa). For the past several years he had been a member of the Sacred Heart Community at SHML.
Featured Stories | January 09, 2018
There is a frequently cited image of Fr. Leo John Dehon holding a Bible in one hand and a newspaper in the other. The founder’s call to make the gospel relevant to the events of the day was echoed by Dn. Greg Kandra in his keynote address at SHSST’s Preaching Conference on January 9. “Take the news of the week and make it real,” said Dn. Kandra. “Connect it toxxx
Featured Stories | December 31, 2017
Br. Ben Humpfer, SCJ, died Sunday, December 31, following a recent diagnosis of brain cancer. He was 74 and had been a member of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians) for 51 years. He served many roles in the province including tailor, cook, superior, vocation director and teacher.
Featured Stories | December 12, 2017
“This journey has helped me to commit to opening my heart to do whatever it is that I am called to do," wrote Henry Nguyen about his first week in Vietnam. He and fellow novice Paul (Phong) Hoang were invited by Fr. Ed Kilanski to join him on his planned visit to the country so that they could learn more about the SCJ congregation (Dehonians) outside of the United States.xxx
Featured Stories | December 01, 2017
Advent begins on Sunday, December 3 and runs though Sunday, December 24 (Christmas Eve). Our province vocation office has prepared a booklet that features reflections for each day of the season written by members of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians). They are reprinted here. We invite you to join us in prayer as we anticipate the celebration of God's Incarnation. May your Advent be Spirit-filled and joyful.
Featured Stories | November 29, 2017
Cendi Trujillo Tena, a Milwaukee resident who is registered with DACA, shared her story with Dehonians during an informal gathering at Sacred Heart at Monastery Lake on November 28. She spoke of the challenges that the undocumented face, and the need for immigration reform. "Everyone can make a difference!" she said.
Featured Stories | November 27, 2017
Following Black Friday, Shop Local Saturday and Cyber Monday, on November 28 people are invited to open up more than just their wallets, but their hearts as well for Giving Tuesday. Several entities within the US Province have special projects tied to Giving Tuesday. Join us in putting Faith in Action!