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.

Coming home to SHM

As he prepared to travel back to Sacred Heart Monastery in Hales Corners, WI, Frater Henry Nguyen, SCJ, wrote that “I cannot believe that I am wrapping up my 14 months of being away from the monastery, closing this unique and unplanned chapter of my life. I believe that this past year, I have been able to grow so much more, more than I could ever imagine, with my experience working in social work, ...
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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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