Dehonian Studies
Third Day: “Couronnes d’amour” and “Correspondences”
Summary of the third session of the theological seminar dedicated to deepening the figure of Father Dehon through his spiritual work “Couronnes d'amour.”
Second Day: The Daily Notes and Father Dehon’s Social Catechism
The second day of the International Theological Seminar studied, in two sessions, the Founder’s “Daily Notes” and his “Social Catechism.”
INTRODUCTORY SESSION OF THE VII INTERNATIONAL DEHONIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINAR
At 5:00 PM on the 30th day of July in the year two thousand and twenty-six, in the city of Taubaté, State of São Paulo, the Introductory Session of the VII International Dehonian Theological Seminar commenced.
Mission and Challenges of the SCJ International Theological Commission
In an interview, Father John van den Hengel, coordinator of the North American Theological Commission, shared his thoughts on the mission and current challenges facing the SCJ International Theological Commission. The commission will hold its 7th International Theological Seminar from 30 July to 4 August 2026 in Taubaté, Brazil.
Exploring Leo Dehon’s Legacy: Taubaté Hosts the 7th International Dehonian Theological Seminar
From July 30 to August 4, the city of Taubaté, São Paulo, will host the 7th International Dehonian Theological Seminar, which is typically held every three years by the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Dehonians).
“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.
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.
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.
USA: DEHON STUDY CENTER 2026 COLLOQUIUM:
To celebrate Father Dehon's 183rd birthday, the Dehon Study Center will host a colloquium on March 13, 2026: “He Loved Us, I Have Loved You: The Heart of Christ, the Poor, and the Church Today.”
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.
