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Sister Lucy Hayes stands to be recognized after Meg Brudney announced the dedication of the Duchesne sacristy in her honor.

Duchesne Chapel and Sacristy Dedicated and New Altar Blessed

By Kevin Boughton, Director of Communications at Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart

September 10, 2023

A historic moment unfolded at Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart as the Duchesne Chapel was dedicated, and its brand-new altar was blessed. This significant event, held during the school's annual Alumnae Reunion Weekend, marks a milestone in the school's history.

Duchesne welcomed several distinguished guests, including Religious of the Sacred Heart Sisters Suzanne Cooke, Sheila Hammond, Lucy Hayes, and Nancy Kehoe.

World Youth Day 2023: An Adventure of the Heart

By Itzel González, Yannina González Samilpa, Bella McCartney, and Karla Reyes (Members of the SacredHeartDNA core team)

September 7, 2023

“Belong & Act as One: Discovering our SacredHeartDNA” is the story of a great adventure; a journey of courage, of will, and above all, of love.

Directed by the SacredHeartDNA program, the “Belong and Act as One” event unfolded in a transformative journey across the picturesque cities of Rome and Lisbon, where participants explored their shared heritage, beliefs and dreams as members of the Sacred Heart family.

Catholic sisters and young people land in Rome, begin program leading into World Youth Day 2023

July 28, 2023

In anticipation of the international World Youth Day (WYD) Lisbon 2023 with Pope Francis, 24 young people connected to the Society of the Sacred Heart and five Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ) arrived in Rome to begin the inaugural SacredHeartDNA program: “Belong and Act as One: Discovering Our SacredHeartDNA.”

Provincial Assembly explores four priorities

By Mary Hotz, RSCJ

July 12, 2023

On Tuesday, July 11, Society of the Sacred Heart partners in mission, Associates, and Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ) from across the United States – Canada (USC) Province as well as from the Province of Mexico met virtually for the 2023 USC Provincial Assembly.

Maria Cimperman RSCJ chosen to attend Synod on Synodality in October 2023

July 10, 2023

Maria Cimperman, RSCJ, has been invited to attend the Synod on Synodality in October 2023 in Rome as a non-voting expert. She will be one of only two non-voting experts from the United States, one of 57 worldwide.

Feast of the Sacred Heart 2023: Letter from our Superior General

June 13, 2023

Rome, June 16, 2023

Left to right: Dr. Oluchukwu Oluoha, MD (Uche's Brother), Sister Oluoha, Ruth Cunnings, RSCJ, Sheila Hammond, RSCJ, and Mary Charlotte Chandler, RSCJ

Sister Oluoha earns doctorate of nursing practice

June 9, 2023

This past May, Uchenna “Uche” Oluoha, RSCJ, earned a doctorate of nursing practice from University of San Diego (USD).

AASH names Sister Mary Margaret McDonnell Woman of Conscience Award honoree

May 30, 2023

Associated Alumnae & Alumni of the Sacred Heart (AASH) named Mary Margaret “Peggy” McDonnell, RSCJ, honoree of the 2023 Woman of Conscience Award. Sister McDonnell was honored at the 44th AASH National Conference held this year in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, May 18-20.

Remembering RSCJ Mothers of our past

By Michael Pera, Archives Assistant for the Society of the Sacred Heart United States – Canada Province

May 12, 2023

“Mother” is a particularly resonant term for the Sacred Heart family.

Province welcomes Karla Reyes as young adult and vocation ministry assistant

May 5, 2023

This past January, Karla Reyes joined the staff of Society of the Sacred Heart United States – Canada Province and began working for the Province’s Young Adult and Vocation Ministry Office.

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