About Priests of the Sacred Heart:
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Mission Statement:
It is not what the Priests of the Sacred Heart – Dehonians – do that defines who we are but how we live and what we believe in: the love of the Heart of Jesus. We are found in parishes and schools, social services, and in missions at home and overseas. Our diversity of ministry reflects our founding vision: to be wherever God’s love is most needed.
About Us:
We are the Priests of the Sacred Heart, known in many areas of the world as “Dehonians,” after our founder, Ven. Fr. Leo John Dehon, or by the initials “SCJ”, which stands for the official name of the congregation: “Sacerdotum Corde Jesu.” Our roots are in France, within the crowded factory town of St. Quentin. It is there that our founder was struck by the injustice of poverty and social neglect. His dream was to establish a community committed to continuing Christ’s work of building God’s kingdom of justice and love. That community has grown to serve in over 40 countries on five continents.
Local Catholic Parishes:
Christ the King Catholic Church — Southaven
Queen of Peach Catholic Church — Olive Branch
St. Gregory Catholic Church — Senatobia
St. Joseph's Catholic Church — Holly Springs