Dehonian Worldwide
The Southern Brazilian Province (BRM) Celebrates with New Consecrated Members
Between Jaraguá do Sul, Rio Negrinho, and Itajaí, a series of joyful events—including religious professions, perpetual vows, and a diaconal ordination—have manifested the vitality of the Dehonian mission in the Southern Brazilian Province (BRM) over recent weeks.
Wherever we go we can feel at home
“Travel is so important, it is a way to immerse yourself in another culture. We go to places that are so different than where we are from. But no matter where we are, we can also feel at home. If I walk into a church, I see the Blessed Sacrament and I am at home. It is the same here, it is the same in Brazil, it will be the same in Asia. I will be at home.” - Frater Alexandre Caetano, SCJ
Provincial Assembly in DRC: Evaluation and New Resolutions
The eleventh Provincial Assembly of the Congolese Province of the Priests of the Sacred Heart was held in Kisangani from February 2 to 7, 2026. It was a fraternal gathering that provided an opportunity to evaluate, witness firsthand, and adopt new resolutions.
Strengthening the Quality of Dehonian Community Life: Visit of the Superior General to India
From January 21 to February 13, 2026, the India District is hosting a canonical visit of the Superior General, Fr. Carlos Luis Suarez Codorniu, SCJ. This visit has focused on strengthening the quality of community life—a vital step toward the District’s eventual elevation to Region status.
“You are not forgotten, and we hope this water will make your life easier.”
Interview with Petra Schürmann, organizer of the religious concert in Börger (Germany), which raised over 15,000 euros. These funds will provide access to clean drinking water in several villages in Cameroon through the Mission Procuration of the Priests of the Sacred Heart.
The Dehonian Novitiate in South Africa has produced its new fruits
After a 19-year break, the South African Province of the Priests of the Sacred Heart reopened its novitiate last year in Aliwal North. Today, the Province is already reaping the first fruits of this initiative with the celebration of the first religious professions.
First Professions in Vietnam: An Invitation to Imitate the Blessed Virgin Mary
On January 1, 2026, on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, five novices made their first religious profession at the Convent of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the Novitiate House.
A Year to Surrender
Fr. Santoso, missionary in Macau. In March 2025, he underwent last year surgery on his foot due to complications from diabetes. He did not give up, and during this time, he discovered something he had never imagined before.
No Longer “Mustard Seeds”
"Every work begun in love will always find a way to grow," writes Father Agustinus Guntoro, SCJ, General Counselor, who recently spent an extended time in the India District, which is preparing to become a Region.
“Sint Unum: The Path of Union with the Heart of Christ.”
In the context of the Dehonian Jubilee, the SCJ Palembang Region in Indonesia seized the opportunity of the Dehonian Memorial Day to conduct a deep reflection on Sint Unum and renew its Dehonian identity.
Major Events for the SCJ District of Vietnam
The end of November 2025 marked a historic and festive period for the SCJ District of Vietnam, signifying both a renewal of identity and the receiving of new fruits for the Congregation, underscoring its growth since 2004.
The Priests of the Sacred Heart Open a New Mission in Cuba
On the occasion of the centenary of the Founder’s death, the Superior General, Fr. Carlos Luis Suarez, celebrated the sending of three Dehonians on a mission to Cuba on December 8, 2025. Cuba thus marks the ninth Dehonian presence in Latin America.
