News & Events | September 21, 2026
Former superior general returns to SHSST On September 16, Bishop José Ornelas Carvalho, SCJ, was the featured speaker at the annual Dehon Lecture at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology. The last time that the bishop walked the halls at SHSST was in 2013 when he was superior general of the Priests of the […]
News & Events | September 14, 2026
50th annual powwow This weekend, September 17-19, St. Joseph’s Indian School in South Dakota will celebrate its 50th Annual Powwow. St. Joseph’s powwow is unique in that it is for kids and teens. Approximately half of the student body takes part in the powwow, joining youth from neighboring communities. Powwows celebrate connections to tradition and […]
News & Events | August 31, 2026
Former novice master honored “Planting a tree is a cherished custom at our Novitiate,” said Fr. Andrzej Sudol, SCJ. “Whenever a good friend or family member passes away, we gather to plant a tree in their memory. We celebrate the occasion with prayer, song, and fellowship.” On Friday, August 28, the Novitiate community honored one […]
News & Events | August 24, 2026
Back to school! Throughout the province, staff and students are in the midst of “back to school” activities. Pictured above is Fr. David Szatkowski, SCJ, during the Opening Mass at Sacred Heart School in Southaven, MS. In his homily, he reminded students of the school’s theme for the year: “Live by the Spirit,” based on Ephesians […]
News & Events | August 17, 2026
Two new Dehonian priests! “Stay close to the people, close to your religious community, and close to the Spirit. If you do, your priesthood will become a real sign of the love of the Sacred Heart and a faithful witness to our Dehonian vocation.” The quote is from Fr. Vien Nguyen, SCJ, speaking to Fathers […]
News & Events | August 10, 2026
Welcome! Tin Nguyen, a member of St. Martin of Tours parish in Franklin, WI, has been accepted by the US Province Admissions Board as a new candidate for the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians). Originally from Vietnam, Tin, 27, immigrated to the United States when he was 11. He has a bachelor’s degree in […]
News & Events | August 03, 2026
Harleys, prayer, fireworks and ice cream… “We’re so pleased with our summer ECS program!” writes Br. Andy Gancaczyk, SCJ, residential director of the English and Culture Studies program at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology. “Our students continue to make wonderful progress in their intensive English classes while also enjoying meaningful opportunities to explore […]
News & Events | July 13, 2026
Happy anniversary!! This month the Sisters of St. Francis Charitas (FCh) celebrate their 100th anniversary. Srs. Marince (Leonora) Sitohang and Susana Susmiyarti, who minister with Sacred Heart Southern Missions, are members of the Indonesian-based community. Over the weekend the two teamed up with volunteers at Queen of Peace parish in Olive Branch, MS, to host […]
News & Events | July 06, 2026
Retreat director, formator, novice master… remembering Fr. Byron Fr. Byron Haaland, SCJ died on Thursday, July 2. He was 77 and had been hospitalized for the past several months for cancer treatment. Originally from California, Fr. Byron professed first vows with the Priests of the Sacred Heart in 1970 and was ordained to the priesthood […]
News & Events | June 29, 2026
Independence Day 2026 Lord Jesus, as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we pray: Ecce Venio: that we maintain the availability to surrender to God’s will. Adveniat Regnum Tuum: that we never turn our backs on the call to bring social justice, peace, and the reign of the […]