Dehonian Studies
A rich journey between Rome and Brazil – Interview with Father Victor Barbosa, scj
Interview with Father Victor Barbosa, former Coordinator of the Dehon Studies Center (CSD) in Rome. He dedicated the last decade to the study, writing, and promotion of the life and writings of the founder, Leo Dehon.
Decisive Orientation of Christian Life: a New Approach to Father Dehon
In view of the celebration of the centenary of the death of our Founder, Father Dehon, in this year 2025, the Dehonian Study Center in Rome has published a new volume in the “Studia Dehoniana” series.
At the School of Hope with Father Dehon
The article highlights hope as a central virtue in the life of Father Dehon, a source of strength and resilience in the face of trials. Rooted in faith in God and in the Sacred Heart of Jesus, this hope guided him in his vocation, his social commitment, and the founding of his congregation. At his school, we are invited to cultivate a spirituality of hope, especially in times of crisis.
Dehonian Studies: a new volume of Studia Dehoniana
The Dehonian Studies Center (CSD) of Rome has published a new volume of Studia Dehoniana. It is the number 69 of this series, which is entitled Gli “Studi Dehoniani” (The “Dehonian Studies”), edited by Fr. Juan José Arnaiz Ecker SCJ.
Sint Unum & Reparation
For Fr. Dehon, communion with God was the ultimate goal of his life. But it was realized in the struggle against injustice and in social commitment.
Sint unum: chimera or reality?
We cannot think about social life without a reference to the notion of unity. It is in this light that this reflection is situated, which aims to rethink community life , from the African perspective.
Dehonian Communion
The Dehonians, following the founder’s footsteps, are called to have a personal experience of the Heart of Christ. This as well grounds their communion with the community of brethren and with the whole creation
The General Chapters, ferments of growth of a Dehonian conscience in Africa
In preparation of the 25th General Chapter, we asked some Dehonians to write reflections. Fr. Joseph Kuate proposes an article on the reception of 'Sint Unum' in the African context.
Transformation or refiguration?
In preparation for the XXV general chapter, the North American Dehonian Theological Commission critiques the concept "transformation" as the goal of the next general chapter. Here it explains the reasons why.
XXV General Chapter: openings to theology
In preparation for the XXV General Chapter, we asked some Dehonians to write reflections . Fr. Juan José Arnaiz Ecker reflects on the theme of "transformation"
The social dimension of the Dehonian charism: new issue of Dehoniana
Dehoniana XXI (2023)
An Extraordinary Formative Experience
The conclusion of a stage does not at all mark the end of the journey undertaken.
