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Father Martino Capelli, SCJ: Missed Missionary, fulfilled Martyr
We invite you to watch and share this documentary produced by our international communication commission, helping to spread the word about Martino Capelli, a Blessed of the Church.
A Documentary Film on the Life and Martyrdom of Fr. Martino Capelli
Starting August 17th, a documentary film on the life and martyrdom of Father Martino Capelli will be available on our YouTube page.
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?
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.
Blessed John Mary of the Cross celebrated in Puente la Reina (Spain)
25 years after the beatification of the Dehonian martyr, Father John Mary of the Cross, the Spanish Province celebrated this anniversary with gratitude from April 10 to 12, 2026.
Martino Capelli and his total abandonment to the Sorrowful Mother
"For Your love, I accept all... even death, when, where, and how Jesus and You desire it." (1931)
Ecuador : Mission for the Reign of the Sacred Heart – First Period (1887 – 1889)
In 1888, the first Dehonian mission outside Europe was inaugurated with Fathers Gabriel-Marie Grison and Irénée Blanc. Following the second phase of the Dehonian jubilee in Ecuador, the Dehonian Studies Center (CSD) offers us a look at this mission through the letters between Father Dehon and the missionaries involved.
Martino Capelli and his consecration to Our Lady of Sorrows
"I implore You, O my Mother, to be a Mother to me, to lead me along the way of the Heart of Jesus." Excerpt from the spiritual writings of Martino Capelli (1931)
A testimony of faithfulness… till the end – reflection of a Polish dehonian
In 1964, 28 Dehonians were murdered in Congo during a violent rebellion. Nuns, doctors, a diocesan priest, and members of the Protestant clergy were also murdered.
Promulgation of the Decree of Martyrdom of Fr. Martino Capelli, SCJ
It is with great joy that we received today the news of the promulgation of the Decree of Martyrdom of the Servant of God, Father Martino Capelli, scj.
