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“Mutuae relationes” at the Heart of the Closing of the Dehonian Bishops’ Meeting
Gathered in Puente la Reina since April 26, the Dehonian bishops concluded their work this April 30, 2026, with discussions on “Mutuae relationes,” the Church document defining the basic directives for relations between bishops and religious.
Puente la Reina: A Meeting Rooted in the Dehonian Charism
The meeting of SCJ bishops continues in Puente la Reina, within an atmosphere that is simultaneously fraternal, spiritual, and missionary. April 28 and 29 were particularly rich in reflection, exchange, and discovery.
Puente la Reina Welcomes Dehonian Bishops
Puente la Reina, Spain. – Set against the historic and spiritual backdrop of Puente la Reina, Dehonian Bishops have been gathered since the evening of April 26, 2026, under the theme: "Pastors Among the Blessed." A look back at the highlights of the first working day.
Presentation of the Logo for the September 27 Beatifications
On September 27, 2026, the beatification of three martyr priests of Monte Sole will take place in Bologna, Italy: Don Ubaldo Marchioni, Don Elia Comini (SDB), and Father Martino Capelli (SCJ). Below is a presentation of the logo designed by Father José Ronaldo Castro Gouvêa, SCJ.
Interview with the Superior General about the Meeting of the Dehonian Bishops 2026
From April 26th to 30th, 2026, the Dehonian bishops will gather in Spain together with the General Administration of the Congregation. An interview with the Superior General, Fr. Carlos Luis Suárez, SCJ, on the objective of this meeting and the relationship of a bishop to his Congregation.
Ecuador: Mission for the Kingdom of the Sacred Heart – Second Period (1890-1896)
In this contribution, the Dehonian Study Center offers us the second part of its look at the SCJ mission in Ecuador, based on the correspondence between Father Dehon and the first missionaries.
Visit of Leo XIV to Angola: “The Angolan Catholic deeply loves and respects the Holy Father”
After Algeria and Cameroon, the Holy Father travels this April 18 to Angola. Interview with the Superior of the SCJ District of Angola, Father David Mieiro SCJ, on the local Church and the Priests of the Sacred Heart in Angola.
Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to Cameroon: Three Cities, Three Intertwined Realities
As a messenger of peace, Pope Leo XIV begins his first apostolic journey to Cameroon this April 15. A mission land for the Priests of the Sacred Heart since 1912, it is now facing profound internal crises.
Blessed John Mary of the Cross celebrated in Puente la Reina (Spain)
25 years after the beatification of the Dehonian martyr, Father John Mary of the Cross, the Spanish Province celebrated this anniversary with gratitude from April 10 to 12, 2026.
Jubilee of the 25th Anniversary of the Beatification of Fr. John Mary of the Cross
Interview with the Provincial Superior of Spain, Fr. Juan José Arnaiz Ecker, SCJ, on the celebration of the 25th anniversary jubilee of the beatification of Blessed John Mary of the Cross, SCJ, scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Spain.
