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“What brought me here is the love of the Heart of Jesus”
On December 13, 2025, Deacon Leonardo Jacomelli, SCJ, from the Brazilian Southern Province (BRM), was ordained to the priesthood in Ituporanga. The ordination was followed by his First Mass the next day at the Mother Church of Santo Estêvão Parish.
DILEXIT NOS: A DEHONIAN REFLECTION
The latest issue of the journal Dehoniana, featuring reflections on Pope Francis’ Encyclical "Dilexit nos", has just been released and is available on Dehonianadocs.
Advent with Father Dehon, fourth Week
For the fourth and final week of Advent 2025, we read Father Dehon’s meditation on the Heart of Jesus. It is dated December 18, 1919, and is taken from his spiritual work, L’Année avec le Sacré-Cœur (The Year with the Sacred Heart).
Father Martino Capelli, SCJ, Martyr of the Second World War, Soon to be Beatified
The name "Martino Capelli" has become very prominent in Church news in recent weeks; specifically, since the promulgation of the decree recognizing his martyrdom. To better understand the implications of this decree, we reached out to Father Ramón Domínguez Fraile, SCJ, the Postulator of the Congregation.
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.
Joyfully hold firm our Hearts – Third Sunday of Advent 2025
On this Third Sunday of Advent, we turn our attention to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the third major location for the celebration of the Dehonian Jubilee, from where we share with you this meditation by Mr. MUHINDO MUTEMI, President of the Dehonian Laity in the DRC.
“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.
Advent with Father Dehon – 3rd Week
In this third week of Advent 2025, we read Father Dehon’s meditation on the Heart of Jesus. It is dated December 11, 1919, and is taken from his spiritual work, “L’Année avec le Sacré-Cœur“ (The Year with the Sacred Heart).
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.
Another Opportunity – Second Sunday of Advent 2025
On this Second Sunday of Advent, we turn our attention to Ecuador, the second major location for the Dehonian Jubilee celebration. From there, we share with you this meditation by Ms. Norma Padilla, a member of the Dehonian Family in Quito.
