Who we are

Associates of the Sacred Heart are women and men who live out the spirituality of the Society of the Sacred Heart. There is a profound sense of mutuality between Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ) and Associates because our common mission is to discover and reveal God’s love in the heart of the world. We give witness to the love of God, expressed in Jesus, in humanity and in creation. This love calls us to collaborate in God’s transformation of our lives and the world around us through community building, prayer and action.

RSCJ, Associates, and Mission Partners attend last USC Province Assembly

July 15-20, Religious of the Sacred Heart, Associates, and partners in the mission of the Society of the Sacred Heart gathered in St. Louis for the United States – Canada Province Post-Chapter Assembly 2025. The theme was “Transforming our Journey through Courage, Confidence & Hope.”  This was final Assembly before the USC province joins with…

Associates gather in St. Louis, build community and grow in mission

July 11-14, 2025, Associates and Religious of the Sacred Heart from Canada, Mexico, Uganda, and the United Sates gathered in person at the Pallottine Renewal Center in Florissant, Missouri, for a conference entitled “Together as One Heart” or “Juntos Como un Solo Corazón.” It was a time of deep reflection, sharing, learning, praying and coming…
Photo by Carolyn Axvig/Holy Cross

College Honors Barbara Rogers, RSCJ

By Frances Gimber, RSCJ College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, awarded Barbara Rogers, RSCJ, an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters at this year’s commencement, May 23, 2025. Holy Cross President Vincent D. Rougeau said, “I’m thrilled to honor Dr. Linda LeMura [commencement speaker] and Sister Barbara Rogers at our commencement ceremonies this year….

From the Archives: Canonization of Madeleine Sophie Barat Virtual Exhibit

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat’s canonization. There are many wonderful items from her canonization held in the Society of the Sacred Heart United States – Canada Province archives. The archives building is located in St. Louis, Missouri, and so for those who are unable to visit in-person, we share…

Welcome Pope Leo XIV

Alleluia! Alleluia!! Our hearts were filled with joy as we heard the words “We have a new Pope!” Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Pope Leo greeted the people of God with Jesus’ Easter message – Peace be with you! Our hearts are filled with gratitude, believing that Pope Leo will be…

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“There is only One Love. It is your refuge; from loss which is death; from rejection and daily little deaths to the ego. Love is your liminal space, your deep canyon of solitude.”

— Julie Siderfin, Associate

(Reflection on the Feast of Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat)