About the Priests of the Sacred Heart
Established in 1878 by the Venerable Leo John Dehon, Priests of the Sacred Heart is a Roman Catholic religious congregation committed to continuing Christ’s work of rebuilding our world into God’s kingdom of justice and love. Our ministries include global missionary work among the poor and needy, Catholic education and the welfare of retired priests and brothers.
We are prophets of love and servants of reconciliation
In a world that hungers for justice and peace, we offer ourselves with Christ. Because everyone deserves the opportunity to know the profound love of Jesus.
Our community’s mission is to make known the profound love that Jesus has for all people through prayer, service, social action and outreach among the poor and neglected. We are “prophets of love and servants of reconciliation,” offering ourselves with Christ to a world which hungers for justice and peace.
Global Ministry
We bring God’s love into action through ongoing works of mercy to some of the most challenging missions in the world.
Seminary Education
Knowledge is power. We strengthen the church—and the world—by cultivating future priests.
Support for Retired Priests
For those who have given their lives in service of the Church, we provide them with a warm home, good meals, healthcare, and more.
Our Founder
Our founder, Father Leo John Dehon, believed that we best respond to God’s love by trying to meet the needs of those around us. His humble spirit led to this philosophy: priests are not just restricted to the churches.
The sacristy is out in the world, working among the people. That belief colors everything we do. Because we have a devotion to the Sacred Heart, we are trained to take on the heart of Jesus.
Our Spiritual Director
Father Dominic Peluse brings compassion, joy and an abiding devotion to the Sacred Heart in his role as Spiritual Director.
Originally from Poughkeepsie, NY, he is the second of three boys in a devout family. Deciding to pursue his vocation upon graduating high school, he visited a seminary operated by the Priests of the Sacred Heart – and in a matter of days had found his home.
Our Spiritual Director
Father Dominic Peluse brings compassion, joy, and an abiding devotion to the Sacred Heart to his role as Spiritual Director.
Originally from Poughkeepsie, NY, he is the second of three boys in a devout family. Deciding to pursue his vocation upon graduating high school, he visited a seminary operated by the Priests of the Sacred Heart – and in a matter of days had found his home.