Heart magazine 2021 | Vol. 18 No.1
This spring issue of Heart magazine focuses on being One Body, exploring many aspects of the Society of the Sacred Heart’s mission. Read about the Society’s history and the hopes and challenges for its future.
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Nancy Finn, RSCJ
Birth: February 6, 1934
Profession: July 22, 1965
Death: April 12, 2021
Religious of the Sacred Heart, Nancy Finn died April 12, 2021, in Atherton, California. She was eighty-seven years old and a member of the Society of the Sacred Heart for sixty-two years. Nancy was born in Chicago on February 6, 1934, to Joseph John Finn and Elaine Madden Finn. She had one sister Janet who pre-deceased her. Nancy maintained close relationships with Janet’s four children, John (Martha), Nancy (Doug Brophy), Teddy, and Michael (Laura), and many great-nieces and nephews.
A series on millennials: Part six
By Maggi DeJesus-Wilson
April 13, 2021
I was raised Catholic by a deeply devoted mother who during my early years worked as a director of religious education. My childhood was accompanied by "What Would Jesus Do?" bracelets, cartoon movies depicting the lives of the saints and my classmates calling me "church girl."
Teresa Teshima, RSCJ
Birth: July 11, 1921
Profession: July 30, 1951
Death: March 31, 2021
Religious of the Sacred Heart, Yasuko (Mary Theresa) Teshima, died March 31, 2021, in Atherton, California. She was ninety-nine years old and a member of the Society of the Sacred Heart for seventy-eight years. Sister Teshima, affectionately known as “Tesh,” was born on July 11, 1921, in Monterey, California, to Sannosuke Teshima and Ito Takagi Teshima. Her parents emigrated from Japan to the United States shortly before World War I and settled in California. They arrived with three children; the oldest was fifteen years old.
Easter Sunday reflection
As we listen to the words of Peter in today’s first reading, we can say to ourselves that we know the story of Jesus of Nazareth. We have heard it before. Yet, we have arrived at this Easter differently, through months of uncertainty and unrest.
Holy Thursday reflection
Provincial Sheila Hammond, RSCJ, offers a video reflection on this Holy Thursday. Click below to view.
Provincial Team appoints Nat Wilburn as head of the Conference of Sacred Heart Education
March 26, 2021
Dear Friends and Family of the Sacred Heart,
With the transition of Suzanne Cooke, RSCJ, to the role of provincial this August, we have been engaged in prayerful reflection about the leadership of the Conference of Sacred Heart Education. The fruit of our discernment is our decision to appoint Nat Wilburn as head of the Conference of Sacred Heart Education.
Sixth Sunday of Lent reflection
The poor you will always have with you, and whenever you wish you can do good to them... – Mark 14:7-8
United States – Canada Province condemns violence against Asians
March 22, 2021
Dear Members of the Sacred Heart Community,
Last Tuesday we were heart-broken to learn of the deadly shootings in Georgia. Eight people were killed, and six of them were Asian women. We mourn the loss of each person, and we condemn all violence committed against Asians, especially Asian women.
Fifth Sunday of Lent reflection
Enfolding and Grace
“Given as gift, our mission is a sacred work fulfilled only through the enfolding of it by each generation. This work of mission is greater than this moment, any of us, and all our individual and collective efforts. The realization of this incontrovertible truth is grace.”
- Goals and Criteria, Sacred Heart Schools United States and Canada, 2020 Introduction