Dehonian Worldwide
Cameroon: The social work “Jeunesse En Difficulté” celebrated its 35th anniversary
The JED (Jeunesse En Difficulté), a social work of the Priests of the Sacred Heart located in the city of Bafoussam, Cameroon, solemnly celebrated its 35th anniversary on February 27 and 28, 2026.
New Mission in Cuba: At the Heart of Precariousness and Mismanagement
On December 8, 2025, the Priests of the Sacred Heart opened their very first mission in Cuba. Today, after these first months in Mantua, Father Francisco Javier Luengo Mesonero SCJ, draws a first balance of this ninth Dehonian presence in Latin America.
TeleDehon: A Dehonian Television for Evangelization in Italy
"TeleDehon, the television of the heart" is a media evangelization project promoted by the Southern Italian Province of the Priests of the Sacred Heart. Based in Andria, the broadcaster—originally established as the evangelizing voice of the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Savior—has been broadcasting continuously since 1978.
“Among Lions”
Letter for March 14, 2026, on the occasion of the 183rd anniversary of the birth of the Founder, Father Leo Dehon.
Echoes of the Dehonian Jubilee in Quito
On March 9, the celebration of the second stage of the Dehonian Jubilee opened in Quito, Ecuador. Members of the Congregation from all corners of the world are currently reflecting on the theme of the Dehonian mission.
The Dehonian Jubilee arrives in Quito, land of mission and hope
The Dehonian Jubilee (2024-2028) continues its journey through the most significant places in the Congregation's missionary history. Following the celebrations in Brussels and Saint-Quentin, the second phase of the centenary of Father Dehon's death and the 150th anniversary of the Congregation will be celebrated in Quito, Ecuador, from March 9th to 14th.
Six Dehonian Communities Gather in Bologna in the Lenten Desert 2026
How can the aridity of suffering be transformed into a creative experience of love? It was around this question, guided by the figure of St. John of the Cross, that the communities of Bologna and Modena experienced their 2026 Lenten recollection.
Bishop Heiner Wilmer, SCJ, former Superior General, elected President of the German Bishops’ Conference
WÜRZBURG – This Tuesday, February 24, 2026, during their spring plenary assembly, the bishops of Germany elected Bishop Heiner Wilmer as the new president of the German Bishops' Conference (DBK).
Formed, Focused, and Future-Ready: SCJ Annual Assembly in the Philippines Strengthens Regional Direction
The recent Annual Assembly of the SCJ Philippines Region marked a significant moment of renewal, discernment, and concrete planning as members reaffirmed their commitment to implementing the decisions of the 2024 Regional Chapter.
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.
