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Rome: The Dehonian Parish of the Ascension Receives a Pastoral Visit from Pope Leo XIV
As the third stage of his pastoral visit to the parishes of his diocese, the Holy Father traveled this second Sunday of Lent to the Parish of the Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ, entrusted to the Priests of the Sacred Heart since 1948.
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.
Remarkable Moments of the Dehonians in Mozambique
The past month was one of intense spiritual and community life for the Dehonians in Mozambique. The province was marked by a series of significant events, including retreats, assemblies, entrances into the novitiate, renewals of vows, and first religious professions.
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).
Publication of the Spanish Version of “Extraits du Journal du Père Dehon”
On the occasion of the centenary of Father Dehon's birth, the General Curia published the “Extraits du Journal du Père Dehon” in Rome in 1943. To mark the centenary of his death, the Spanish edition titled “Extractos del diario del Padre Dehon” has now been released, prepared by Father Juan José Arnaiz Ecker, SCJ.
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 Ashes
Marked by the symbol of the ashes, Father Dehon, in his Ash Wednesday meditation, confronts us with our fragility to better call us to a penance of the heart and an outpouring of love toward the Sacred Heart. An essential guide for a holy beginning to the forty days of Lent.
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.
