Leo Dehon’s Patronage Today: Pastoral Accompaniment Creating Community in Times of Fragmentation

In Leo Dehon’s Saint Joseph Patronage, we discover a pastoral model where the accompaniment of young people goes beyond simple activism to prioritize personal relationships; a pastoral approach to be rediscovered today.continue
Church / Dehonian Worldwide
15 May 2026

“Without God’s grace I could accomplish nothing”

Bishop Ronilton Souza de Araújo, former Provincial of the SCJ Province of Central Brazil (BSP) and currently Bishop of the Diocese of São Raimundo Nonato, in Brazil, shared with us his personal experience and deep motivations in his episcopal ministry.

Dehonian Studies
14 May 2026

“Mary leads us infallibly to the Heart of her Son”

In this month of May, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, we reflect once more on these words of Father Dehon, who sees the Virgin Mary as a central figure guiding us to become true disciples of the Sacred Heart.

Events
13 May 2026

Sint Unum in the dehonian formation in Brazil

The Interprovincial Meeting of Dehonian Formators of Brazil was held from April 28 to 30 in Recife, Brazil. This gathering brought together 15 formators with the goal of improving the quality of Dehonian formation through a shared perspective.

Dehonian Worldwide / Social Commitments
08 May 2026

Social Pastoral Care in Andhra Pradesh: An Interview with Father Jojapa Chinthapalli, SCJ

Interview with Fr. Jojapa Chinthapalli, SCJ, member of the SCJ District of India and recently appointed Executive Secretary of the Andhra Pradesh Social Service Society. He embodies the Dehonian commitment to women, youth, and children from marginalized communities.

Dehonian Worldwide / Education
06 May 2026

Spain Through Art, Culture, and Human Connection

From April 4 to 12, 2026, 14 students from the Séminaire du Sacré-Cœur (Quebec) explored Barcelona, Madrid, and Salamanca as part of the World and Culture program. This trip helped strengthen the bonds between the students of these Dehonian schools.

Church / Pages of history / With open heart
04 May 2026

The Three Martyrs of Monte Sole to be Beatified on September 27

A Priest of the Sacred Heart, a Salesian, and a priest from the Diocese of Bologna. Three priests, three friends, three spiritualities, but one single love for Jesus Christ and for His people. Who exactly are Father Martino Capelli SCJ, Don Elia Comini SDB, and Don Ubaldo Marchioni, these martyrs of the Second World War?

Events
01 May 2026

“Mutuae relationes” at the Heart of the Closing of the Dehonian Bishops’ Meeting

Gathered in Puente la Reina since April 26, the Dehonian bishops concluded their work this April 30, 2026, with discussions on “Mutuae relationes,” the Church document defining the basic directives for relations between bishops and religious.

Events
30 April 2026

Puente la Reina: A Meeting Rooted in the Dehonian Charism

The meeting of SCJ bishops continues in Puente la Reina, within an atmosphere that is simultaneously fraternal, spiritual, and missionary. April 28 and 29 were particularly rich in reflection, exchange, and discovery.

Church / Dehonian Worldwide
28 April 2026

Puente la Reina Welcomes Dehonian Bishops

Puente la Reina, Spain. – Set against the historic and spiritual backdrop of Puente la Reina, Dehonian Bishops have been gathered since the evening of April 26, 2026, under the theme: "Pastors Among the Blessed." A look back at the highlights of the first working day.

Dehonian Worldwide / Events
26 April 2026

Presentation of the Logo for the September 27 Beatifications

On September 27, 2026, the beatification of three martyr priests of Monte Sole will take place in Bologna, Italy: Don Ubaldo Marchioni, Don Elia Comini (SDB), and Father Martino Capelli (SCJ). Below is a presentation of the logo designed by Father José Ronaldo Castro Gouvêa, SCJ.

Events / Interviews
24 April 2026

Interview with the Superior General about the Meeting of the Dehonian Bishops 2026

From April 26th to 30th, 2026, the Dehonian bishops will gather in Spain together with the General Administration of the Congregation. An interview with the Superior General, Fr. Carlos Luis Suárez, SCJ, on the objective of this meeting and the relationship of a bishop to his Congregation.

Dehonian Studies / Pages of history
20 April 2026

Ecuador: Mission for the Kingdom of the Sacred Heart – Second Period (1890-1896)

In this contribution, the Dehonian Study Center offers us the second part of its look at the SCJ mission in Ecuador, based on the correspondence between Father Dehon and the first missionaries.

Fr. Stefan Achinger

Fr. Stefan Achinger

* 12.09.1934
† 17.05.2026

Tarnów (Poland)

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