Devotion in Action

Our priests and brothers bring God’s love into action through ongoing works of mercy – all sustained by your prayers and continuing generosity.

We work among the urban and rural poor in the USA and throughout the world. We care for young immigrant families, aging seniors and many others through parish ministry, food programs, clothing distribution centers and more. Learn about our missionary work.

Feast day of an SCJ martyr

Wednesday, September 22, is the feast of Blessed Juan Maria de la Cruz, the first SCJ to be named blessed. He was beatified on March 11, 2001.
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Bishop visits OLG

On September 5, Bishop Italo Dell’Oro joined the community at Our Lady of Guadalupe Houston for Mass, followed by a meal with the SCJs. Bishop Dell’Oro was named auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston on May 18, 2021. Bishop Italo Dell’Oro is pictured above with Fr. Richard Johnston, SCJ, and Fr. Wojciech Adamczyk, SCJ.
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Letters with a saint

Following a chance meeting at a bus stop in Rome, one of our SCJ priests, Fr. Michael van der Peet, SCJ, developed a close friendship with Mother Teresa. In letters to him, she shared much about her life, including the challenges faced by her religious community, and even doubts about herself and her work.
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