Who We Are:
There are approximately 130 SCJ priests and brothers living and working within the United States in a variety of
ministries. There are about 2,300 SCJ priests and brothers world-wide. In
the US, we are involved in parish ministry in Houston, southern Texas,
northern Mississippi, South Dakota and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
We are also involved in other ministries including:
Sacred Heart School of Theology in
Hales Corners, WI - a seminary which specializes in preparing for the
priesthood that sponsor by different dioceses.
St.
Joseph's Indian School in Chamberlain, South Dakota - an elementary
school for Native American children.
Sacred Heart League in Walls - parent organization of Sacred Heart Auto
League and the Apostolate of the Printed Word.
The
Provincial Development Office in Hales Corners, Wisconsin.
Sacred Heart Southern Missions in Walls, MS - provides parish, educational,
social and housing services in northern Mississippi.
Gregory Productions - produced The Spitfire Grill,
a full length motion picture sold to Castle Rock.
St. Joseph's Retreat Center in Baileys Harbor, WI.
In addition to parish work, some
members teach or work as chaplains. Others are involved in social
justice programs. Some have practiced law, others provide counseling and
psychological assistance.
We work primarily in South Dakota,
northern Mississippi, Houston and southern Texas, and Wisconsin. Our
college formation house is in San Antonio, Texas where our students
attend the University of the Incarnate Word. Our theology students
attend Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago is also
home to our novitiate program.