Advent with Father Dehon
– First Week
For the first week of Advent, we are sharing with you a meditation by Father Dehon on the theme of *VIGILANCE*. This text is the meditation for November 27, taken from his work, "The Year with the Sacred Heart" (1919).
Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/advent-with-father-dehon-first-week/
– First Week
For the first week of Advent, we are sharing with you a meditation by Father Dehon on the theme of *VIGILANCE*. This text is the meditation for November 27, taken from his work, "The Year with the Sacred Heart" (1919).
Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/advent-with-father-dehon-first-week/
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Advent with Father Dehon – First Week
For the first week of Advent, we are sharing with you a meditation by Father Dehon on the theme of vigilance. This text is the meditation for November 27, taken from his work,
https://youtu.be/a2k66tN18O0?si=d6Bc6wYRRcS-4X78
Fr. José Grégorio, scj, a former student of the Dehonian Study Center, briefly commented on this meditation by Fr. Dehon on Vigilance.
Fr. José Grégorio, scj, a former student of the Dehonian Study Center, briefly commented on this meditation by Fr. Dehon on Vigilance.
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Advent 2025 - First week with Fr. José Grégorio, SCJ
In this first week of the Advent season 2025, we share with you this brief commentary by Father José Gregorio GONZÁLEZ, SCJ, on the theme of Vigilance meditated upon by Father Dehon for the season of Advent.
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Rome | Meeting of Educare
“Schools Must Encourage Transformative Compassion and Solidarity”
_P. Carlos Luis Suarez, scj
The meeting of the Dehonian International Education Commission - EDUCARE - held in Rome from November 15 to 19, 2025, made it possible to bring together various realities: African, Asian, North American, South American, and European.
Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/schools-must-encourage-transformative-compassion-and-solidarity/
“Schools Must Encourage Transformative Compassion and Solidarity”
_P. Carlos Luis Suarez, scj
The meeting of the Dehonian International Education Commission - EDUCARE - held in Rome from November 15 to 19, 2025, made it possible to bring together various realities: African, Asian, North American, South American, and European.
Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/schools-must-encourage-transformative-compassion-and-solidarity/
Mozambique | The Era of Flourishing Dehonian Vocations
"All our formation houses are full," declared Father Carlitos Miguel Joaquim, Provincial Superior of Mozambique. These words attest to an increasingly joyous reality, 78 years after the arrival of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (SCJ) in Mozambique and 27 years since the erection of the Province.
Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/mozambique-the-era-of-flourishing-dehonian-vocations/
"All our formation houses are full," declared Father Carlitos Miguel Joaquim, Provincial Superior of Mozambique. These words attest to an increasingly joyous reality, 78 years after the arrival of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (SCJ) in Mozambique and 27 years since the erection of the Province.
Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/mozambique-the-era-of-flourishing-dehonian-vocations/
Advent with Father Dehon – Second Week
In the second week of Advent 2025, we read a meditation by Father Dehon on the Heart of Jesus. It is dated December 4, 1919, and is taken from his spiritual work, “L’Année avec le Sacré-Cœur” (The Year with the Sacred Heart).
Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/advent-with-father-dehon-second-week/
In the second week of Advent 2025, we read a meditation by Father Dehon on the Heart of Jesus. It is dated December 4, 1919, and is taken from his spiritual work, “L’Année avec le Sacré-Cœur” (The Year with the Sacred Heart).
Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/advent-with-father-dehon-second-week/
Spain | First Provincial Forum on Vocation Ministry
The First Provincial Forum dedicated to Vocation Ministry took place in Spain on November 28th and 29th. This event served as a space for dialogue and discernment between religious and lay members, organized in response to one of the suggestions made by the XV Provincial Chapter.
Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/first-provincial-forum-on-vocation-ministry-in-spain/
The First Provincial Forum dedicated to Vocation Ministry took place in Spain on November 28th and 29th. This event served as a space for dialogue and discernment between religious and lay members, organized in response to one of the suggestions made by the XV Provincial Chapter.
Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/first-provincial-forum-on-vocation-ministry-in-spain/
2nd Sunday | Another Opportunity – Second Sunday of Advent 2025
On this Second Sunday of Advent, we turn our attention to Ecuador, the second major location for the Dehonian Jubilee celebration. From there, we share with you this meditation by Ms. Norma Padilla, a member of the Dehonian Family in Quito.
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Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/another-opportunity-second-sunday-of-advent-2025/
On this Second Sunday of Advent, we turn our attention to Ecuador, the second major location for the Dehonian Jubilee celebration. From there, we share with you this meditation by Ms. Norma Padilla, a member of the Dehonian Family in Quito.
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Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/another-opportunity-second-sunday-of-advent-2025/
Cuba | New SCJ Mission
A New SCJ Mission in Cuba
On the occasion of the centenary of the Founder’s death, the Superior General, Fr. Carlos Luis Suarez, celebrated the sending of three Dehonians on a mission to Cuba on December 8, 2025. Cuba thus marks the ninth Dehonian presence in Latin America.
Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/the-priests-of-the-sacred-heart-open-a-new-mission-in-cuba/
A New SCJ Mission in Cuba
On the occasion of the centenary of the Founder’s death, the Superior General, Fr. Carlos Luis Suarez, celebrated the sending of three Dehonians on a mission to Cuba on December 8, 2025. Cuba thus marks the ninth Dehonian presence in Latin America.
Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/the-priests-of-the-sacred-heart-open-a-new-mission-in-cuba/
India | A Psycho-Spiritual Center for the Youth
With the goal of contributing significantly to the formation and education of youth, the India District inaugurated a new psycho-spiritual center for young people. The blessing of the said center took place on October 29, 2025, presided over by His Excellency, Most Reverend James Anaparambil, Bishop of Alleppey.
Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/a-psycho-spiritual-center-for-the-youth-in-india/
With the goal of contributing significantly to the formation and education of youth, the India District inaugurated a new psycho-spiritual center for young people. The blessing of the said center took place on October 29, 2025, presided over by His Excellency, Most Reverend James Anaparambil, Bishop of Alleppey.
Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/a-psycho-spiritual-center-for-the-youth-in-india/
Advent with Father Dehon – Third Week
THE MAGNIFICAT: Mary’s expression of gratitude
In the aftermath of the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Father Dehon, in his meditation of December 11, 1919, on the Magnificat, already introduces us to the third week of Advent.
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Read the full meditation: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/advent-with-father-dehon-3rd-week/
THE MAGNIFICAT: Mary’s expression of gratitude
In the aftermath of the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Father Dehon, in his meditation of December 11, 1919, on the Magnificat, already introduces us to the third week of Advent.
🙏🙏🙏
Read the full meditation: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/advent-with-father-dehon-3rd-week/
VIETNAM | Major Events in the District
The end of November 2025 marked a historic and festive period for the SCJ District of Vietnam, signifying both a renewal of identity and the receiving of new fruits for the Congregation, underscoring its growth since 2004.
Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/major-events-for-the-scj-district-in-vietnam/
The end of November 2025 marked a historic and festive period for the SCJ District of Vietnam, signifying both a renewal of identity and the receiving of new fruits for the Congregation, underscoring its growth since 2004.
Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/major-events-for-the-scj-district-in-vietnam/
INDIA | No Longer “Mustard Seeds”
"Every work begun in love will always find a way to grow," writes Father Agustinus Guntoro, SCJ, General Counselor, who recently spent an extended time in the India District, which is preparing to become a Region.
Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/no-longer-mustard-seeds/
"Every work begun in love will always find a way to grow," writes Father Agustinus Guntoro, SCJ, General Counselor, who recently spent an extended time in the India District, which is preparing to become a Region.
Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/no-longer-mustard-seeds/
Martino Capelli, SCJ | To be beatified
Father Martino Capelli, SCJ, Martyr of the Second World War, Soon to be Beatified
The name "Martino Capelli" has become very prominent in Church news in recent weeks; specifically, since the promulgation of the decree recognizing his martyrdom. To better understand the implications of this decree, we reached out to Father Ramón Domínguez Fraile, SCJ, the Postulator of the Congregation.
Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/father-martino-capelli-scj-martyr-of-the-second-world-war-soon-to-be-beatified/
Father Martino Capelli, SCJ, Martyr of the Second World War, Soon to be Beatified
The name "Martino Capelli" has become very prominent in Church news in recent weeks; specifically, since the promulgation of the decree recognizing his martyrdom. To better understand the implications of this decree, we reached out to Father Ramón Domínguez Fraile, SCJ, the Postulator of the Congregation.
Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/father-martino-capelli-scj-martyr-of-the-second-world-war-soon-to-be-beatified/
Meditation | Advent with Father Dehon, fourth Week
For the fourth and final week of Advent 2025, we read Father Dehon’s meditation on the Heart of Jesus. It is dated December 18, 1919, and is taken from his spiritual work, L’Année avec le Sacré-Cœur (The Year with the Sacred Heart).
Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/advent-with-father-dehon-fourth-week/
For the fourth and final week of Advent 2025, we read Father Dehon’s meditation on the Heart of Jesus. It is dated December 18, 1919, and is taken from his spiritual work, L’Année avec le Sacré-Cœur (The Year with the Sacred Heart).
Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/advent-with-father-dehon-fourth-week/
Dehoniana | Latest publication
DILEXIT NOS: A DEHONIAN REFLECTION
The latest issue of the journal Dehoniana, featuring reflections on Pope Francis’ Encyclical "Dilexit nos", has just been released and is available on Dehonianadocs.
See the full publication: https://www.dehonianadocs.org/dehoniana/years#%232025
Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/dilexit-nos-a-dehonian-reflection/
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DILEXIT NOS: A DEHONIAN REFLECTION
The latest issue of the journal Dehoniana, featuring reflections on Pope Francis’ Encyclical "Dilexit nos", has just been released and is available on Dehonianadocs.
See the full publication: https://www.dehonianadocs.org/dehoniana/years#%232025
Read more: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/dilexit-nos-a-dehonian-reflection/
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Brazil | Priestly ordination
“What brought me here is the love of the Heart of Jesus”
On December 13, 2025, Deacon Leonardo Jacomelli, SCJ, from the Brazilian Southern Province (BRM), was ordained to the priesthood in Ituporanga. The ordination was followed by his First Mass the next day at the Mother Church of Santo Estêvão Parish.
Read more : https://www.dehoniani.org/en/what-brought-me-here-is-the-love-of-the-heart-of-jesus/
“What brought me here is the love of the Heart of Jesus”
On December 13, 2025, Deacon Leonardo Jacomelli, SCJ, from the Brazilian Southern Province (BRM), was ordained to the priesthood in Ituporanga. The ordination was followed by his First Mass the next day at the Mother Church of Santo Estêvão Parish.
Read more : https://www.dehoniani.org/en/what-brought-me-here-is-the-love-of-the-heart-of-jesus/
Meditation | 4th Sunday of advent
Be Humble – fourth Sunday of advent 2025
This fourth and last Sunday of Advent, we turn our attention to Yogyakarta in Indonesia, the fourth major location for the celebration of the Dehonian Jubilee, from where we share with you this meditation by *Mr. Philipus Haryadi,* Lay Dehonian from Yogyakarta.
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Read the meditation here: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/be-humble-fourth-sunday-of-advent-2025/
Be Humble – fourth Sunday of advent 2025
This fourth and last Sunday of Advent, we turn our attention to Yogyakarta in Indonesia, the fourth major location for the celebration of the Dehonian Jubilee, from where we share with you this meditation by *Mr. Philipus Haryadi,* Lay Dehonian from Yogyakarta.
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Read the meditation here: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/be-humble-fourth-sunday-of-advent-2025/
Christmas letter of the Superior General
And do you come to me?” (Mt 3:14)
Letter from the Superior General, Fr. Carlos Luis Suarez Codorniú, SCJ, on the occasion of the 2025 Christmas season, to the members of the Congregation and all members of the Dehonian Family.
Read here: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/and-do-you-come-to-me-mt-314/
And do you come to me?” (Mt 3:14)
Letter from the Superior General, Fr. Carlos Luis Suarez Codorniú, SCJ, on the occasion of the 2025 Christmas season, to the members of the Congregation and all members of the Dehonian Family.
Read here: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/and-do-you-come-to-me-mt-314/