General Visitation

During the month of September Fr. José Ornelas Carvalho, superior general, and Fr. John van den Hengel, vicar, toured SCJ communities and ministries in Canada and the United States as a part of the general visitation of North America. They began in Montréal and continued through Canada and on to South Dakota, Florida, Texas, Mississippi, […]

First professions

The Priests of the Sacred Heart welcomed two new members to the community on August 15 when James Nguyen and Juan Carlos Castañeda Rojas (“Juancho”) professed their first vows during a morning liturgy at Sacred Heart School of Theology.

Justin Krenke enters novitiate

During an Adoration service August 14, the Priests of the Sacred Heart welcomed Justin Krenke to the novitiate. View the photo album from the ceremony.

Installation of Fr. Stephen Huffstetter, SCJ

On August 1 Fr. Stephen Huffstetter, SCJ, was installed as the new provincial superior of the U.S. Province of the Priests of the Sacred Heart. The liturgy took place in the chapel at Sacred Heart at Monastery Lake; residents of the new senior living community joined SCJs at the celebration.

Election Assembly 2013

Click here to view a photo gallery from the 2013 Province Election Assembly at which Fr. Stephen Huffstetter was elected as the next provincial superior of the U.S. Province. The new council includes  Fr. Ed Kilianski, Fr. Byron Haaland, Fr. Jack Kurps, Br. Duane Lemke and Fr. Christianus Hendrik. Click here to read more about […]

Jubilees 2011

The. U.S. Province celebrated the religious jubilees of nine SCJs during a liturgy and dinner at Sacred Heart Monastery on July 11. Commemorating 60 years of vows with the community were Fathers Tom Fix, Tom Lind, Vincent McDonald, Richard Johnston and Charles Yost. Br. John Monek and Bishop Joseph Potocnak celebrated their 50th anniversary. Added […]

Almost done!

The SCJ wing at Sacred Heart at Monastery Lake is just about completed; a mid-July move-in date is anticipated. Click here to see photos that were taken on June 29 as workers were finishing last minute details.

Photos of Fr. Duy Nguyen’s ordination

On June 11, Fr. Duy Nguyen, SCJ, was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Joseph Potocnak, SCJ, retired bishop of De Aar, South Africa. The ordination took place at Sacred Heart Monastery/School of Theology.  Click here to view a photo album from the event. Click here to read more about Fr. Duy,

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