Formation
The way we are formed shapes how we live our apostolic religious life. That is why we want to orientate all formation activities towards the integration of human and spiritual value into our daily life. This means attentively caring for our formation, accompanying and supporting all those involved in this process.
“Urged by the Love of Christ”: Eight Dehonian Ordained in Indonesia
On August 27, 2025 Archbishop Yohanes Harun Yuwono ordained 6 dehonian priests and 2 deacons at St. Mary Parish, Tugumulya, South Sumatera, Indonesia. The bishop urged the new ordained to never stop moving and to give their very best for Christ.
Listening to God’s call.
Three novices of three different nationalities began their novitiate in Portugal on 19 August 2025, on the memory of St John Eudes.
“Dehonian Religious and the Life of Vows in a Changing World”
As part of the ongoing Dehonian Double Jubilee, the Congolese Province hosted a perpetual vows formation session from July 1 to 21, 2025. Ten Scholastics from various African Formation Houses took part in this enriching event.
Specialization in Dehonian Studies:
On June 28, 2025—a date that joyfully commemorates the first religious profession of Fr. Leo Dehon—a special event was held at Villa Aurelia to mark the conclusion of the formation journey of three scholarship recipients of the Centro Studi Dehoniani (CSD). They are now officially recognized as specialists in “Dehonian Studies”.
“We recognize the Love of Christ and believe in Him” (cf. 1 Jn 4:16 / Cst 9)
The Dehonian entities of Latin America celebrated the 16th Latin American Meeting of Dehonian Formators, under the theme: "We recognize the Love of Christ and believe in Him" (cf. 1 Jn 4:16 / Cst 9).
Colégio São Luiz: A school open to the world – 3. Students’ experience in Italy
During January, the students from Colégio São Luiz (Brasil) lived with local families in Monza and studied at the Istituto Leone Dehon, a school owned by the dehonians.
“I hope that the story of my vocation can help others to respond well to God’s call.”
José Ricardo Henrique, SCJ, was ordained a priest in Brazil on 7 December. He shares the experience of his vocation.
Dehonians, facing the climate disruption and nuclear weapons
From October 7-10, 2024, about 90 participants gathered in Olive Branch, Mississippi to learn about the dual threats of climate disruption and nuclear weapons. Important resolutions were taken.
Meeting of Latin American Treasurers
During the week of January 15-19, the last continent-wide meeting of the Congregation's treasurers was held in Recife.
“I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”
Dehonians in Europe are experiencing a big crisis of new vocations. A young Polish has asked to enter the novitiate.
Formation for perpetual vows in the province of Cameroon
With the participation of 8 scholastics, a formation for perpetual vows was held at the Ndoungué Novitiate from July 10 to August 04, 2023, under the theme: "Religieux Dehoniens et le Vécu des Vœux dans les contextes du Temps Présent".
A month of formation in Madagascar
An intensive experience that - as the young brothers say - "will last for a lifetime."
