Pages of history
Martino Capelli and his total abandonment to the Sorrowful Mother
"For Your love, I accept all... even death, when, where, and how Jesus and You desire it." (1931)
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.
Martino Capelli and his consecration to Our Lady of Sorrows
"I implore You, O my Mother, to be a Mother to me, to lead me along the way of the Heart of Jesus." Excerpt from the spiritual writings of Martino Capelli (1931)
A testimony of faithfulness… till the end – reflection of a Polish dehonian
In 1964, 28 Dehonians were murdered in Congo during a violent rebellion. Nuns, doctors, a diocesan priest, and members of the Protestant clergy were also murdered.
Promulgation of the Decree of Martyrdom of Fr. Martino Capelli, SCJ
It is with great joy that we received today the news of the promulgation of the Decree of Martyrdom of the Servant of God, Father Martino Capelli, scj.
The community of La Capelle turns 25
The community of La Capelle was (officially) erected on March 14, 1999.
Life and apostolate of Dehon’s first dehonians (12)
Fr. Blancal (1826-1905) was a very controversial figure. A brilliant and ambitious personality, he was in constant conflict with Fr. Dehon. Fr. Dehon accepted him as he was. Blancal died in the arms of Fr. Dehon.
Life of Father Dehon – Brief History
Life of Fr. Léon Dehon, founder of the Congregation of Priests of the Heart of Jesus.
Life and apostolate of Dehon’s first dehonians (11)
Fr. Barnabas (Claudius) Charcosset (1848-1912) was a very spiritual priest but at the same time very engaged in social and pastoral life. He became general counselor and assistant general.
Transfer of the mortal rests of the servant of God André Prevot
On June 13, took place the transfer of the mortal rests of Father André Prevot to St. Martin's Church in Saint Quentin, where reposed Father Leo Dehon
Life and apostolate of Dehon’s first dehonians (10)
Fr. Sacerdos (Alexander) de Pascal was Fr. Dehon's friend, but he left the congregation after "Consummatus est" (April 22, 1884).
Fr. Claudius (Albert) Lobbé was pastor and general councilor. He was one of the most tenacious opponents of Fr. Dehon during the 1893 and 1896 general chapters.
Life and apostolate of Dehon’s first dehonians (9)
P. Martino-Maria (Agostino) Waguet, Padre Agostino (Leo) Herr (1855-1904). Padre Paolo della Croce (Arturo) Delgoffe (1861-1944), Padre Pietro della Natività (Emilio) Bertrand (1863-1946), Padre Benedetto (Giuliano) Lequeux (1861-1908)
