During the conflict and violence of the French Revolution, Madeleine Sophie Barat founded the Society of the Sacred Heart, now an international religious institution. This biography draws on accounts by Barat's contemporaries and the many letters she wrote, some of which have not been translated before, to tell the story of a woman confronting division with personal integrity and love. This book is available for purchase  through Paulist Press (click here).

Many Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ) have called the campus of Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart home since its founding in 1960. Sharon Karam, RSCJ, has resided in “the White House” on the school’s grounds since 1996. On Friday, January 17, many gathered to celebrate Sister Karam as she prepares to move to the RSCJ community in New Orleans this spring.

On January 15, the Villa Duchesne sophomore class visited the United States – Canada Province Archives to learn more about their school’s history.

After discernment and deliberation, the provincial team has asked Melanie Guste, RSCJ, to serve in the role of director of JPIC for the United States – Canada Province.