Catholic Sisters Week: We love the RSCJ
Catholic Sisters Week is March 8-14, and this year we want to share some love for the RSCJ. The following video features Associates, educators and provincial staff members.
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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…
Rehabilitation of chapel in Grand Coteau complete, altar consecrated
By Caroline Richard, Director of Le Petit Musée and Shrine of Saint John Berchmans in Grand Coteau, Louisiana The Chapel at the Academy of the Sacred Heart and Berchmans Academy in Grand Coteau has just completed an extensive and necessary rehabilitation. For almost two centuries, the Chapel has been the spiritual heart of the campus and…
Diane Roche, RSCJ, honored by Catholic Charities
April 10, 2025, Diane Roche, RSCJ was among seven volunteers recognized by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington at their annual Caritas! event. Sister Roche received the Father John O’Connor Award for Empowerment and recognized for her work at the Refugee Service Center. Catholic Charities wrote of Diane: Sister Diane Roche, RSCJ, is an impactful…
We mourn Pope Francis and pray that his soul rests in peace
Be humble,Be simple,Bring joy to others. Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat Dear Family of the Sacred Heart, Our hearts are filled with sorrow as we mourn Pope Francis. Surely, he brought to life the above words of Saint Madeleine Sophie. Francis lived from the conviction that hope is born of love that finds its roots in the…
RSCJ visits Newton Country Day, shares about United Nations experience
Cecile Meijer, RSCJ, visited Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in early February to speak about her time and experience at the United Nations (UN). Sister Meijer served as the Society of the Sacred Heart’s first UN-NGO (Non-governmental organization) representative from 2003-2017. Sarah Malone, who teaches high school theology, extended the invitation to…