News & Events | November 12, 2018
Let us not only give prayers of thanks for those who have served their countries but also prayers of hope that we may some day live in a world of peace, inspired by the love found in the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Veterans Day Veterans Day took on a special meaning this year not only […]
News & Events | November 05, 2018
“What unites us is much greater than what divides us” – Pope John XXIII We pray that the words of Pope John XXIII remain in our hearts and minds as Americans enter into the election process tomorrow, November 6. May these words continue to guide leaders throughout the world. Special election issue The US Province […]
News & Events | October 26, 2018
Fr. Paul Kelly, long-time spiritual director, dies After a lengthy illness, Fr. Paul Kelly, SCJ, died October 26 surrounded by members of his community at Sacred Heart at Monastery Lake. He was 68. Originally from Carbondale, PA, Fr. Paul was 18 when he became a candidate with the community. He professed first vows in 1970 […]
News & Events | October 22, 2018
Pieta replica on display Bishop Joseph Kopacz of Jackson visited Christ the King parish in Southaven, MS, yesterday, to bless a life-size marble casting of Michelangelo’s Pietà. Arte Divine was given permission by the Vatican Museum to create 100 copies of the masterpiece to tour around the world, enabling those who have not had the […]
News & Events | October 15, 2018
Discovering Pope Francis With temporary carpet and lighting, along with a rented stage backdrop and professional media system, the gymnasium at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology was transformed from an aging basketball court to a professionally equipped auditorium in order to host “Discovering Pope Francis: Theological, Philosophical, Cultural and Spiritual Perspectives,” October 8-11. […]
News & Events | October 08, 2018
Worship community celebrates 40 years! On Sunday, October 7, the Vietnamese worship community of Milwaukee celebrated its 40th anniversary. Since 2007, the community has been a part of St. Martin of Tours parish in Franklin, WI (suburban Milwaukee), ministered to by the Priests of the Sacred Heart. Fr. Francis Vu Tran, an American SCJ originally from […]
News & Events | October 01, 2018
A diverse congregation! On September 26, three Dehonian ESL students – Fr. Tomasz Flak (pictured above), Fr. Sugi Sugiarno and Fr. Praveen Richard – spoke with staff from the Province Development Office about their home countries. It was a way of connecting the work done at the office with the many places SCJs serve around the […]
News & Events | September 24, 2018
A new administration begins The recently elected US Provincial Council held its first meeting September 18-19; new to the council are Fr. Vien Nguyen, SCJ, and Br. Andy Gancarczyk, SCJ. This is the second three-year term for Fr. Ed Kilianski, SCJ, as provincial superior (the new administration is pictured above at the 2018 Election Assembly). […]
News & Events | September 17, 2018
More anniversaries! Last week the province honored Dehonians who celebrated 60, 50 and 30 years of vows with the Priests of the Sacred Heart. On September 14, the Sacred Heart Community at SHML hosted a celebration for SCJs noting 60, 50 and 40 years of ordained ministry. To accommodate the number of guests, the anniversary […]
News & Events | September 10, 2018
A new Dehonian bishop! On September 1, thousands of people, including Dehonians from around the world, filled the cathedral and two nearby churches to be a part of the episcopal ordination of Heiner Wilmer, SCJ, as the 71st bishop of the diocese of Hildesheim, Germany. Until his appointment as bishop, he was the superior general […]