Featured Stories | April 24, 2015
“The works of the apostolate and of teaching require people of good will," wrote Fr. Leo John Dehon. "The harvest is great; the workers are few. Look at the discord in society. Who will stand between the rich and the poor, to preach to both of them their duties in justice and charity? You see how the abuses of one side provoke the revolt of the other; you hear thexxx
Featured Stories | March 12, 2015
Fr. Stephen Huffstetter, SCJ, joined staff at the Province Development Office March 12 to talk about Fr. Leo John Dehon. The informal presentation was in celebration of Founder’s Day on March 14, the 172nd anniversary of Fr. Dehon's birth. “I’m not going to give you a biography of the Fr. Dehon,” said Fr. Steve. Instead, he shared a few sayings that were important to the founder, as well as quotesxxx
Featured Stories | March 06, 2015
Each year the superior general writes a letter to commemorate the anniversary of the birth of Fr. Leo John Dehon, founder of the Priests of the Sacred Heart. Fr. Dehon was born on March 14, 1843. The letter is not meant to "recall a date but to remember a man whose approach to God and whose understanding of the Kingdom of God generated a movement that still is alive todayxxx
Featured Stories | February 17, 2015
March 4, 2015 - O Peter, poor disciple, you swear you do not know Jesus? You yourself proclaimed him the Son of the Living God, the Divine Master who had the words of life. You swore to die for him, to be faithful to him even if all should betray him. Where does the glance of Jesus go? He looks at Peter. How beautiful was this glance! What expression inxxx
Featured Stories | February 01, 2015
The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace and the International Union of Superiors General designated February 8 as the first International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking. Fr. Peter McKenna of the Canadian Region, and Frater James Nguyen of the US Province, prepared the following information and resources about human trafficking and about […]
Featured Stories | January 26, 2015
In May, 2014, approximately 35 members of the Dehonian Family –– SCJ and lay from around the world –– came together to discuss ways in which the Dehonian charism and can be lived and shared beyond professed members of the Priests of the Sacred Heart. Among those who took part in the meeting was Ida Coelho, a Lay Dehonian from Brazil and an alumna of SHSST's ESL program.
Featured Stories | January 26, 2015
The “St. Joseph’s Health Access and Discount Program” provides access to a board-certified doctors via telephone (TeleConsults) or computer/mobile device (eConsults) for less money than most co-pays. In addition, the program offers savings and discounts on other medical services. Licensed nurses are available 24/7 and can be consulted at no charge.
Featured Stories | January 07, 2015
O my God, bless my resolutions. I dedicate myself to your love for the rest of my life: repentant love, stirred up by meditation on your Passion; grateful love, sustained by consideration of the divine blessings and all the special graces —so numerous and often so extraordinary— that I have received; confident love in Jesus and […]
Featured Stories | December 23, 2014
A Christmas Prayer: When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone, when the kings and princes are home, when the shepherds are back with their flock, the work of Christmas begins...
Featured Stories | December 10, 2014
Fr. José Ornelas Carvalho, superior general, writes a letter to the major superiors of the Priests of the Sacred Heart in anticipation of Christmas. "Christmas, today more than ever, speaks of hope. For this appeared 'the grace of God, that brings Salvation” (Titus 2:11).'"...