News
A further step in the Cause super martyrio of Father Bernardo Longo, scj
On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the theological consultors of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints expressed a favorable opinion on the supplementary study of the martyrdom of Fr. Bernardo Longo, scj (1907–1964).
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.
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.
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.
Preparation for the Beatification of Father Martino Capelli, SCJ
The Preparatory Commission for the beatification of Father Martino Capelli is hard at work. Through online meetings, in-person gatherings in Bologna, visits to the Monte Sole site, and meetings with key figures, the commission is actively working to make the figure of Martino Capelli known and to prepare for the event on September 27, 2026, in Bologna.
Rethinking Peace in a Hyper-complex World
On March 6, 2026, the communities of the General House of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Dehonian parish community of Christ the King in Rome had the opportunity to experience a day of deep reflection on the theme of Peace, in a world that seems dominated by the power of war.
“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.
Prayer Vigil for the Birth Anniversary of Fr. Dehon
March 14 of this year will mark the 183rd anniversary of the birth of Father Dehon, our founder. We invite you to join us for the prayer vigil prepared for this occasion.
25th Anniversary of the Beatification of Juan María de la Cruz, SCJ
On March 11, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the beatification of the Dehonian religious Juan María de la Cruz, beatified by Pope John Paul II in Rome on March 11, 2001, along with 232 Spanish martyrs, for having given his life for Jesus Christ.
