15.08.2025† Father Juan Antonio PALACIOS BAÑUELOS sscc (Paraguay)
On August 14, 2025, our brother Juan Antonio Palacios Bañuelos passed away at El Escorial Hospital (Madrid) at the age of 73. His death was the result of a serious fall down the stairs of our community in El Escorial, which caused severe injuries he could not overc...
14.08.2025† Father Derek LAVERTY sscc (Ireland-England)
On 13 August, Fr. Derek Laverty sscc passed away at the age of 71 in Dublin, Ireland. He made his temporary profession in 1987 and was ordained a priest in 1991. A few days ago, Derek wrote the following:
“The inward peace that comes from trust in God truly...
14.08.2025Saint Damien of Molokai continues to inspire (Chile)
Valparaíso was the meeting point for delegations from the four Sacred Hearts schools of the Brothers in Chile, who for three days took part in a formative and fraternal gathering under the theme “Guided by Damien, we sail to lead”. The San Damián...
13.08.2025IX Provincial Chapter of Africa
From August 10 to 16, the IX Provincial Chapter of Africa is taking place in Kinshasa (D.R. Congo). The Superior General, Alberto Toutin sscc, is present.
We pray for our SSCC brothers in the D.R. Congo and Mozambique.
12.08.2025SSCC Youth close 2025 Congress with proposals and hope (Chile)
Over 80 young people from 12 SSCC communities took part in the 2025 Youth Congress, held from August 8 to 11, where they discussed five main themes, including mental health, self-care, and faith in community. Youth spokespersons and SSCC brothers led the discernment sessi...
12.08.2025Provincial retreat (Brazil)
From August 4 to 8, 2025, the brothers of the Province of Brazil took part in the Provincial Retreat at the Sacred Hearts Retreat House in Pindamonhangaba (SP). The meeting was guided by Fr. André Araújo, SJ, who led the reflections based on the Ignatian met...