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.

Family shelter blessed

After months of delays brought on, in part, by the pandemic, the Sacred Heart Chacon Family Shelter in Eagle Butte, S.D, was dedicated on June 22. Bishop Peter Muhich of the Diocese of Rapid City led prayers; Lakota music filled the air.
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Summer ministry begins

Writing from Houston, Postulants Jacob Smith and Jonathan Nguyen-Vuong shared photos from the first week of their summer ministry assignment at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Houston.
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It is what’s truly needed

“When most people talk about devotion to the Sacred Heart they will mention the promises of the Sacred Heart to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the nine first Fridays and enthronement of the Sacred Heart in the home. Those are good pious practices, but they are not the real essence of true devotion to the Sacred Heart. True devotion to the Sacred Heart is not about some pious practices. It is a lifest ...
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