On Monday, September 16th, during the celebration of its 40th General Chapter, the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (SSCC) re-elected Alberto Toutin sscc as Superior General for the next 6 years. Thus begins his second term at the head of the Congregation, renewing the service that he accepted for the first time on September 17th, 2018.
He is the 12th Superior General and the 11th successor of the Founder, José María Coudrin, known affectionately as the Good Father. In this work, Fr Alberto will be accompanied by: Fernando Cordero, Jean Blaise Mwanda, Stephen Banjare and Enrique Ramírez. Together they form the General Government of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts for the period 2024-2030.
This 40th General Chapter of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts is taking place in Rome from September 1st to 22nd, 2024. Under the motto “Enlarge the space for your tent”, it develops the main theme of the Sacred Hearts identity and mission, as it inspires and guides the structures, leadership, economy, solidarity, formation and ongoing development of the spiritual and historical heritage of the Congregation.
A Congregation of brothers and sisters
A fundamental aspect of the charism of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts is that it is a single family of brothers and sisters, to which lay men and women are associated with its spirituality and mission. In the same location in Rome, and at the same time as the brothers, the sisters of the Sacred Hearts celebrated their 37th General Chapter, under the motto “Walking together in fidelity and hope.” Patricia Villarroel (also from Chile) was re-elected as Superior General of the Congregation.
09/18/2024