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The 125 years of Dehonian presence in Congo and in Africa
On Sunday, October 23, 2022, the Archdiocese of Kisangani in the Democratic Republic of Congo was filled with joy at the celebration of 125 years of missionary presence of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This SCJ presence is very important not only for Africa and Madagascar, but also for the entire Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Life and apostolate of Dehon’s first dehonians (2)
Fr. Alphonsus Maria Rasset was assistant of the Founder. Fr. Dehon wrote of him: he was my principal assistant. He took a special interest in youth, their health and studies. He was like a mother of the family. I have seen few priests with such a vivid faith."
Time for the essentials
Interview with Provincial Father Stefan Tertünte SCJ about dream jobs, community and people on the margins.
Ornelas: Fatima, Russia and Ukraine
Interview with Msgr. José Ornelas Carvalho, bishop of Leiria-Fatima and president of the Portuguese Bishops' Conference
Crisis that empowers the Church
Next year's Synod of Bishops in Rome has been transformed for the first time, thanks to Pope Francis, into a process of consultation of the entire People of God.
The Church is communion, fraternity; which is much more than democracy and is in function of the mission.
The Superior General’s Visit to the Southern Brazilian Province
Brief chronicle of the Superior General's visit to Brazil. A trip of almost two months.
With the confreres in Brazil
P. Levi, general councilor, accompanied the Superior General on his official visit to the Dehonians of Brazil. His testimony at the end of the visit
Life and apostolate of the first Brothers (1)
With Fr. Dehon there were not only priests. Also present at the founder's first profession were two aspiring cooperator brothers. Who were the first brothers? The Editor profiles them and their mission
Religious life is prophecy
In our developed society, what role does consecrated life play? Does communities devoted to contemplation still make sense?
Nicaragua: siege of the church
"Aware that prayer is the strength of the Christian, we invite you to continue imploring Christ to intercede and watch over this His little sheep. We hope that reason, as well as respectful understanding, will open the way to the solution of this critical and complex situation for all."
In Death of Fr. Dehon
The author collects three outstanding documents from the Dehonian archives on Fr. Dehon's death.
Cardinal Hummes dies at 87
Archbishop Emeritus Claudio Hummes died on July 4 at the age of 87: he encouraged us to make possible this Church to go out.
