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The Society of the Sacred Heart is an international community which
reaches far beyond the limits of its own membership. It is a community
of faith by the common search to understand what God asks of us in our
time and to live and to serve honestly in that spirit.
- Beyond Borders
Beyond
Borders is a space where Religious of the Sacred Heart and their
colleagues will reflect on global issues in relationship to the
Society’s charism, mission and spirituality.
- International Maps
The
Society of the Sacred has members and ministry partnerships in 45
countries, with locations in nearly 250 cities across the globe. (Links to rscjinternational.org)
- International Documents
Selected
texts from recent international documents, while reflecting the
challenge of language and very diverse cultural experiences, give a
sense of the Society's direction.
- International Links
Visit the websites of RSCJ provinces and initiatives throughout the world for a glimpse of the Society's international mission. (Links to rscjinternational.org)
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Beyond Borders
A first report was received February 27 from Kim King, RSCJ, a member of the US Province, who is serving in the northern sector of Valparaiso, in Viña del Mar, Chile’s fourth largest city. Five other Religious of the Sacred Heart are in community there, working in a Sacred Heart school and youth ministry. Sister King described the earthquake experience as "wild" and said physical damage was minimal there - but that prayers are needed for all those missing…
Storyline
This past summer the Society of the Sacred Heart held its General Chapter in Lima, Peru. From July 16th through August 20th, 86 Delegates from 32 Provinces, Districts and Areas around the world gathered to participate in the General Chapter. The central theme of this Chapter was RSCJ Spirituality: Dialogue around the (Fire, Candle, Well, Meal…). Below you will find the archives of a special series that we ran each week during the Chapter.
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