Formation
The way we are formed shapes how we live our apostolic religious life. That is why we want to orientate all formation activities towards the integration of human and spiritual value into our daily life. This means attentively caring for our formation, accompanying and supporting all those involved in this process.
“I hope that the story of my vocation can help others to respond well to God’s call.”
José Ricardo Henrique, SCJ, was ordained a priest in Brazil on 7 December. He shares the experience of his vocation.
Dehonians, facing the climate disruption and nuclear weapons
From October 7-10, 2024, about 90 participants gathered in Olive Branch, Mississippi to learn about the dual threats of climate disruption and nuclear weapons. Important resolutions were taken.
Meeting of Latin American Treasurers
During the week of January 15-19, the last continent-wide meeting of the Congregation's treasurers was held in Recife.
“I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”
Dehonians in Europe are experiencing a big crisis of new vocations. A young Polish has asked to enter the novitiate.
Formation for perpetual vows in the province of Cameroon
With the participation of 8 scholastics, a formation for perpetual vows was held at the Ndoungué Novitiate from July 10 to August 04, 2023, under the theme: "Religieux Dehoniens et le Vécu des Vœux dans les contextes du Temps Présent".
A month of formation in Madagascar
An intensive experience that - as the young brothers say - "will last for a lifetime."
Dehonian vocation ministry in Cameroon
The field of Dehonian vocation ministry is very fruitful in Cameroon.
A month of formation in Asia in preparation before perpetual profession
Each year Asian entities hold an intensive one-month formation course prior to perpetual profession. 21 young confreres from the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and India.
Allowing oneself to be cared for by the Good God
The novices of Our Lady of Fatima Novitiate participated in a meeting with the other novices from Santa Catarina State, Brazil.
Postulancy: “A Strong Time” to Face the Challenges of Formation
A formative stage prescribed by the Church and indispensable for Religious Consecration.
Annual meeting of the International Theological Commission
The meeting of the International Theological Commission was held in Rome on December 12 -14, 2022.