Vocations with the Society of the Sacred Heart

Discover your deepest self

For many people the call to become a Sister is a growing awareness that religious life will bring them the most joy and a sense of fulfillment in their lives. You may realize that a life of service is the best use of your gifts and talents. This call may be sudden or a gradual process.

Are you asking?

Is this a good fit for me?
Are my priorities aligned with the mission of the Society of the Sacred Heart?
What is the discernment process?
What are the stages of Sacred Heart formation?
Are you longing for greater joy and meaning?

As you think about a possible life-choice for a vowed religious life, we invite you to learn more about the Sacred Heart charism, our priorities, and the ways that we live and respond to addressing the problems and needs of our world today.

NRC features Catholic Sisters in new video: "Sisters in Ministry: The Gospel in Action"

Watch this new video produced by Global Sisters Report of the National Catholic Reporter. RSCJ are featured at the 4:02 mark.

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Introducing the new Vocations website!

Welcome to the new Vocations website. This site was rolled out along with new websites for the Society of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ.org), the Shrine of Saint Philippine Duchesne and Associates. Toggle between these sites using the links in the upper left corner. We invite you to explore our updated site, information on how to become an RSCJ and more about our spirituality and priorities. Whatever it is you are looking for, we hope this new site serves you well and provides a seamless experience. Welcome once again and thanks for visiting!

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Our Spirituality

Religious of the Sacred Heart root our lives in prayer. With a mission to discover and reveal the love of God, our spirituality and our mission are based in love. Our contemplative outlook is part of who we are, whether in prayer, in ministry or in our daily lives

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Our Priorities

As Religious of the Sacred Heart, community life, prayer, a focus on young people, education, and justice are each integral to our ministry and our life as women religious.

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