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.

Focusing not just on the what, but the HOW of education

“I am the son of educators,” said Br. Diego Diaz, SCJ. “Helping people to learn — especially children — has been important to me since I was very young.
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Heart to Heart conversations

In recent weeks we have shared links to video interviews on topics such as “The Gospel of Inclusion” with Bishop Joseph Perry of Chicago, the ministry of “Intentional Presence” with Fr. Frank Wittouck, SCJ, spirituality with Fr. John Czyzynski, SCJ, and antisemitism with Bonnie Shafrin, director of the Lux Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology.
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Holy Week in Ecuador

As noted previously, Frater Henry Nguyen, SCJ, is spending several months with the Dehonian community in Ecuador as a part of his pastoral year experience. Among his ministries is visiting people at the local prison.
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