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.

A presence that has endured for 125 years

This year, the Dehonians in Congo celebrate 125 years of presence.

Diaconal and Presbyteral Ordinations

Diaconal ordination in Congo

Dehonian orphanage attacked in midst of attempted land-grab

“It was thanks to the intervention of the population, of the neighborhood youth, that the group that attacked the center in October eventually left”

Msgr. Grison Center

Kisangani (Congo)