SCJ News
The Priests of the Sacred Heart (SCJs) are dedicated to spreading devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and rebuilding our world into God’s kingdom of justice and love. Our mission is to make known the profound love that Jesus has for all people through prayer, service, education, social action and outreach among the poor and neglected. Learn more about the SCJs and our various ministries.
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+“A Jersey boy living in Milwaukee. Lived in Italy for 6 years. Like wine, the Brewers, digital photography. I have a heart for the poor and social justice.” This was Fr. Johnny Klingler’s self-description in the original word limit of Twitter. It shows a man who loved the joy of life, but above all, was guided by his compassion for the poor and social justice for all.
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+We celebrate the birth of our founder
Today, March 14, is the 179th anniversary of the birth of Fr. Leo John Dehon, founder of the Priests of the Sacred Heart. Born in 1843 to a French aristocratic family, he earned degrees in science and civil law before entering the French seminary in Rome. There, he earned three more degrees and served as a stenographer at the First Vatican Council. His initial assignment after Rome was as an assoc ... -
+In solidarity with Ukraine
“Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the Dehonian communities in Poland have opened their hearts to help the refugees with great commitment, providing materials and arranging accommodation ,” wrote Fr. Slawomir Knopik, SCJ, provincial superior of Poland.
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